English Opinion

Something a little different today folks. I woke up with a horrendous cold this morning. My head is really stuffy and my brain feels like its rattling around in my head. I keep going hot and cold, sneezing and coughing… oh the joys of winter. Believe it or not though, although I felt miserable, I also felt incredibly grateful because I woke up in my own bed, in my own house (well… rented) and next to my husband. Two of the dogs were downstairs, one was at the foot of the bed and my family were all just a phone call away. It is easy to feel sorry for ourselves when we’re ill, and I am just as bad as anyone for that, but today I chose instead to remember just how lucky I am.

All of the above was a direct result of reading one article. I found it last night when I was having a quick read through various stuff on the Internet. The article is written by a lady who made one bad decision in life and ended up homeless as a result. It was not her fault by any stretch of the imagination but she lost everything she had. There but for the grace of God go we all. Donna’s article shows just how easy it is to fall on hard times and how charities like the Salvation Army can indeed save people that it happens to from completely losing their minds. She had time to rebuild her life thanks to the amazing charity and I think her story should be read by everyone this Christmas. It demonstrates that no matter how bad you think your life is there is always somebody worse off. We have to appreciate what we have every single day.

Please read Donna’s article here:

Salvation Army Saves Another Soul, Mine
After 30 days at a homeless shelter, many myths were shattered and a dream realized.
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