That child...

[Anna Beatrix]

There is this street child with the crooked matchstick legs. He often shuffles from car to car at this specific intersection,  miming hunger. I keep a few fruit-and-nuts bars handy to have something to give to beggars. Usually when I hand him one, he mumbles something like thanks. His face remains completely expressionless. I've seen him only once with shoes on and now that it is winter time, he does wear a jacket. It is known that these child beggars have "pimps" and supposedly it makes good "business sense" if they wear the bare minimum. But goodness, however cynical one may be, they are still children. And they have nothing.

Yesterday afternoon a cold front reached us. He was there again and those bare, shuffling feet really pulled my heartstrings. I opened the window even before he reached my car with two health bars ready in my hand. He gave me a little smile! And there was a glimmer of light in his eyes. This morning I took him a blanket. But he wasn't there. I drove by at different times but he was still absent. I can't get him out of my mind. Because of that glimpse of life in his eyes. I can only pray that he somehow finds some warmth this cold night.

[Anna Beatrix]

Thank you, all. Your compassion must make a difference in his life - even coming from the other side of the globe

[Michele wwt]

So sad...but you are a blessing to him. God bless you.

[genuine, wwt, welcomer]

a sad situation, but a wonderful story from you

[LisaV]

Anna you are an angel - thank you for helping this child.

[Teemaree]

Thank you so much for giving to him and having him in your mind. That is so wonderful and I am positive that you are really making a good impact. Your post had me think of a great documentary along these lines called "The Human Experience" perhaps you will enjoy it. Love and light to you and thanks again for what you are doing through this little boy.

[Aunty Nean]

It gives me joy that you do this Anna. Those little feet, that little life. God bless him and lets trust that that glimmer of hope will begin to radiate life.

[Lynn W]

Hopefully he did find someplace warm to stay.  You've done what you can, and that's more than most have done for him.

[Lois55 wwt]

I totally agree with Deb and Sherri, your kindness to him might be the only kindness he gets to experience.Sad:(

[Sherri]

What a blessing you are to this small child... children should not have to suffer like this. It breaks my heart, I pray someone can save these children. If only the world had more people like yourself ... with a kind heart. You are a wonderful person ... I hope he will be back.  xo

[Lois55 wwt]

This is a sad sad situation, that breaks one's heart!! I will pray this child gets to experience a much better life.