homeless

Feed the Birds

Do you remember that song from “Mary Poppins?” The one about the old woman who sits on the steps to the cathedral and feeds the birds? She asks others to feed them too. She will provide the food for a small fee (a tuppence) and we can help her to take care of the lessContinue reading “Feed the Birds”

Urgent Prayer Request

I know, I have never posted twice in the same day, but this is really important! While my family and I were guests at the homeless shelter this past Summer, we met a gentleman we’ll call D. While we were fortunate to find a place, D did not have the same experience. He traveled toContinue reading “Urgent Prayer Request”

If I’m Honest…

If I’m honest, then I must admit that I used to look down my nose at people who needed Section 8…now I need it. If I’m honest, then I must admit that I had preconceived notions of who the homeless were…now I’m they. If I’m honest, then I must admit that I used to thinkContinue reading “If I’m Honest…”

Without a home Without a place to lay your head Where to go Where to live Run away Run away Take care Take care Who takes care of me Me

Where Does Your Mind Go When the Wind Whips?

One of the first things I think of when the cold wind whips through the trees, is that I’m so very grateful for my warm home. Yes, I know it is not perfect. It may be very small, but it is not open to the elements. When the cold snow is swirling in the streetlightsContinue reading “Where Does Your Mind Go When the Wind Whips?”