Sometimes losing something makes you realize how blessed you
truly are. It was about a week ago, that I lost my debit card. I immediately
cancelled it and checked to make sure the charges were none other than my own.
As I processed the fact that my debit card was stolen and being one to never
carry cash, I had to stop and think how the heck I was going to be able to make
any purchases! The good old-fashioned act of walking into a bank and taking
money out dawned on me a short time later!
By the time Sunday arrived, I had about $27.00 in cash,
left. As I walked into Target, I had a
list of things I needed and saw a few things that I wanted. The more we have,
the more we want – it’s a typical characteristic.…..however, with only $27.00,
I had to focus on the necessities.
That evening, I got thinking….Was I able to survive for the
time being with only $27.00…absolutely. Then I started thinking about the
students….for some, their needs are not being met but my wants are…..just doesn’t
seem fair. What I was able to purchase
with the $27.00 was enough for me to be able to stay clean!
We may not be able to offer the students at The Academy, gold, but we are able to offer
them a glimmer of hope. A peanut butter and jelly sandwhich that will put an
end to their hunger pains for the time being, a word of praise to end their
sense of failure, a smile to encourage them to succeed.
The $27.00 may not have given me all that I wanted, but it
helped me realize that I have everything that I need and so much more!
Carpe Diem!
-Amy
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