What better way to start a new blog based on heroes whom do not appear on tv or given countless of awards for doing humanitarian work, than to point out that heroes live among us, and impact the daily activities of our lives. They also shape and mould and become role models for the younger generation.
This happened a few months back. Jerry, Jilus and I were eating KFC in KLCC. We just got back from one of our apartments near there. The queue was as always long and slow, so our stomachs were making the usual 'pancaragam' band inside.
So finally we got our food, barely sat down for 15 minutes, when a lady carrying a baby and her friend, came to our table begging for money. I mean she looked decent enough to actually get her own meal, but to beg?
She went straight to Jerry, and I was not sure what he would do. But the moment I saw his eyes mellowed down and the quick glance at me, I knew he would definitely say this, " I will not give you money, BUT I will pay for your food and you will come and sit with us.." So the duo agreed.
He looked at me, and I reached for my purse for a 10 ringgit note. He went back to the line, queued up for a good 15 minutes to buy a snack plate meal for them. I remember his chicken was not finished yet, but we had to vacate the place for others already. He got the food and gave it to them. They left the place and did not go in to beg anymore.
Recently, we were eating outside near our house. I did not see a boy who came to beg at our table, but Jilus did. He said, "Mummy, look at the little boy with the basket selling nuts. Go buy some from him. Dadda (Jerry) would definitely like some." Then I said, "Dadda gets his kacang from the shops, son." Jilus said, "But Mummy, we must give money to the little boy. It's a good thing to do right?"
I was stunt. My heart leapt a bit and a sudden rush of admiration came to me. My 5 year old boy knows the meaning of giving and generousity.
I guess this is the type of attitude we strive to give our young ones. Charity does not start big. Charity starts from home...
3 comments:
interesting story you have here , do write more .
Hi there...was just blog hopping from Shemah's page.
That's a really great story. Such a wonderful example to set for the young. It's true that being charitable does start at home. Your story reminds me of my grandpa. If he didn't have any money on him he would allows borrow money just to give to the poor. :)
Oh btw, you should visit FreeRice.com. If you love charity, this one is great.
Kenny: hi there. thanks for visiting. i am trying to find more materials for his website, but always got stuck halfway. but i would really love to feature your story. especially your mission trips and all. do send me the pics on ur last trip to pekan baru ya!
rozella: yah i did see ur nick in the blogs that i have read. thanks for dropping by here.
i shall visit freerice.com. should be interesting. ;)
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