i just gave a beggar some fries...

@tammy27 (1241)
Philippines
July 5, 2011 8:51am CST
some of you might remember my experience with this old man asking for some water and i wasnt able give him some due to my own reasons. but earlier, while i was going to my sister's school to give her lunch i passed by this beggar. since i have coke, burger and fries in my bag (actually it's my sister's lunch, haha) i decided to gave the fries to the beggar. it felt so great, and inspires me more to strive harder in life so that could reach my dreams of having a great business and at the same time, a foundation for the poor. :)
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11 responses
whispers168
@whispers168 (768)
• United States
5 Jul 11
Thats wonderful!I try to help out people who have less then me.It makes me feel good to help out someone in need.I'm sure he was thankful for those fries :)
myfb2009
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
6 Jul 11
Yes, we should always give a helping hands whenever we can to the needy. It is the most wonderful moment when we are able to help a person who is in need.
ravisivan
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
15 Jul 11
that is nice to help a person. Hope u have not deprived ur sister of her items. what about ur business --tailoring shop? have u started and it is going well.
gerald_lian
@gerald_lian (2188)
• Australia
6 Jul 11
Good on you, that was indeed a very noble and thoughtful thing to do! I too have had my share of helping the less needy before, but I think there is still room for improvement for me as well........ The world would be so much more a better place if only the well-to-do people (that's us ) all chip in to help the needy and the less fortunate.....
bingskee
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
better to give food than money.
starrose_ara
@starrose_ara (784)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
It is good of you to do that. Your parents are mighty proud of racing a daughter who understands other people's needs. I do admit that it makes me feel better If I give food to beggars since sometimes the syndicate who handles some of them gets the money from them or they use the money for vices. I am with you regarding teaching livelihood to the poor instead of continuously giving them money. As a Confucius proverb says " You must teach man how to fish".
atprudente6
@atprudente6 (673)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Hello tammy27, it really is nice for you to help the needy. There are really many beggars that we all need to help in our own way. If we don't have the financial freedom to help them, we can endorse them to social workers / government agencies that could tend to their needs. I will pray the you would have much of money soon so that you could still help many beggars. As for me, If I where also given a chance to have a capacity to help the needy, i will not hesitate to do so. God bless you more and keep doing the good deed that you do.
celticeagle
@celticeagle (166911)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Jul 11
A foundation for the poor would be wonderful. It does feel so very good to do something for the less fortunate. And I bet those fries made that beggers day. Fates deals its hand and I bet you will one day have your foundation. I do remember you experience with the old man asking for water.
myfb2009
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
6 Jul 11
I think you are doing the very best thing that you could in order to help that beggar. At least, you are giving him something that worth for him. I remembered that i ever gave a beggar a packet of drink that was just bought, when i was in a rush. Because i don't have much cash in hand at that time, so i thought giving him a drink is the next best option. It is good that you plan to make a foundation to help the poor, when you have a great business in future. Wish you success...
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
That's a nice gesture . Although, you gave some of you sister's lunch. I think that compensated for not giving water to the beggar on you earlier discussion. Keep it up and i hope you will realize your dreams someday soon.
Jlyn
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
6 Jul 11
It's a good deed. And always a good feeling when we are able to help the poor and needy. Sometimes I not only help beggars but if I see some old person who has to work, I'll buy them a drink even though I don't even know them.
sophiecheer
@sophiecheer (931)
• Philippines
5 Jul 11
Yes, I remembered that discussion. you quite got a little guilt trip there..but i guess all is well. We all learn from our mistakes. That's a good and honorable plan you got there, Tammy! I do wish that in time you will be able to achieved all these aspirations. continue doing good deeds and be an inspiration to others.