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Posted by RocketMan on December 4, 2009, at 20:46:55
I am quite blessed in that I have a loving family and we are able to live a comfortable life. We live in a smaller city located in British Columbia where the weather is becoming quite frigid. The overnight lows are now dipping into the -15c, not an environment suitable for camping!
There is a homeless man that wonders throughout our town, his torn sneakers exposing his bare feet along with a jacket not fit for a cool spring night.
My wife and I, over the past several days, have attempted to offer assistance to him by way of new boots, socks and an insulated jacket. As down as he may appear, I can not get him to accept our offerings, no matter how persistent we may be.
The only item he will accept is a package of cigarettes, which we have provide 3 time now. I completely understand his craving for the cigarettes and feel good that he enjoys them.
Tonight, we again offered him the clothing along with $20 for whatever his needs be. Again, he politely refused everything, except for 5 cigarettes.
This has turned into a mission for myself. I am determined to see this individual walking around our community wearing warm clothing along with a weathered smile.
I can only imagine this man's past and the hardship he has faced. I can see the anguish in his eyes and perhaps I feel as though I am looking into a mirror for the times I have suffered through with my depression.
I believe I shall give no greater gift this Christmas than that of helping a lonely, broken sole.
As so many of us here have battled with depression, we have gained a valuable insight, the ability to fight and rise up when all seems lost.
I know Christmas will come, in fact, it may have come early......**Rick**
Posted by manic666 on December 5, 2009, at 5:03:14
In reply to Will Christmas come?, posted by RocketMan on December 4, 2009, at 20:46:55
you never no rick , christmas like many of us depressives carnt go fast enough.he may feel the same. we long for a sraight line existance.no trigers, no sudden relasp.holidays an christmas bring all these worries if trully depressed.we dont want to get to high ,only to crash to new depths. or get to low, never to return to our neatly mapped out existance.in other words a sad bunch of outcast,s getting by the best we no .as mabye your tramp.a change for him no matter how kind may be a step to far.thats why they take booze an cigs but shun kindnesss
Posted by RocketMan on December 5, 2009, at 12:10:32
In reply to Re: Will Christmas come?, posted by manic666 on December 5, 2009, at 5:03:14
That a good point manic, I never really thought of it in that way. Change can cause stress so maybe that's why they act like that. Thanks buddy.
Posted by Phillipa on December 7, 2009, at 0:13:06
In reply to Re: Will Christmas come? » manic666, posted by RocketMan on December 5, 2009, at 12:10:32
Rick you have a big heart. I know your're a wonderful man!!!!! Love Phillipa
Posted by inanimate peanut on December 13, 2009, at 12:18:53
In reply to Re: Will Christmas come? » RocketMan, posted by Phillipa on December 7, 2009, at 0:13:06
It's obviously hard to know his thinking or his reasons for refusal, but I'm glad you continue to offer.
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