I gave the homeless family a few gifts for xmas...
By mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
Mexico
December 25, 2012 11:19am CST
I told mylot about the homeless family last month I gave the blanket to...
Well after doing so well xmas eve here in cafe, I decided to give them bus tickets to go to the big city today.
They told me they had family there, but could never get there.
Im hoping once they get there today, the family will help them.
Thats my wish.
We take it for granite that 54.00 is alot to some and millions to others.
I hope they have a merry xmas.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Dec 12
I just felt so bad, thinking they had no xmas. And a few days ago the kids told me that an aunt had invited them for xmas. So I decided to help them. They leave here in about 2 hours. Merry xmas to you as well.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
thanks Peter, i tried to make it a better xmas for them. I felt good to be able to help them. How was your xmas there?
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
30 Dec 12
this is indeed a nice gesture from you maria. i'm sure the homeless family was really happy and appreciated the deed that you did. hopefully, their christmas turns out better and they get help, a more lasting one, from their relatives in the big city.
a good deed, no matter how small, is appreciated ten fold.
hope that people like you increase maria!!!!
cheers and happy mylotting maria!!!
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
hi maria.
that's great news indeed. the family is getting started to have a better life and one has to think that they are getting this new lease in life because of the assistance that you gave them.
anyway, nice new pic for your avatar maria.
very lovely!!!
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
5 Jan 13
they were very happy.. they called new years day. Both mom and dad started jobs on wed. this week. They said they would call me this sunday. Take care there....
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
8 Jan 13
yes, they are both working now a few days. Im so happy for them. I hope someday I can see them again..
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
8 Jan 13
Lets hope its great for everyone, especially god for all here at mylot. take care..
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Dec 12
I wanted to do more for them, merry xmas to you there as well.
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
26 Dec 12
Yes, I read your other few discussions about it. I hope they can get some help, and get back on their feet. It is really hard to get back on your feet especially once you get so far back. Also, some don't want to help themselves, my older brother lived on the streets and from person to persons house for years.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
not sure, one once told me the dad wasnt much of a worker. The mom seems to do more.. for the kids I think..
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
I agree, I think their only chance is to stay with the uncle. I know the wife cleans houses for food sometimes. But Im not sure if the dad does anything. I see him all day, back and forth from park to school. lets hope this helps them get back on their feet.
@echoforever (5180)
• United States
25 Dec 12
that was such a nice thing for you to do. Not everyone is able to give or don't think to on the holiday but you have helped this family and I hope you feel good for it because it is a great thing.
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@echoforever (5180)
• United States
26 Dec 12
Oh goodness that is scary. I do hope they stay somewhere safe because they could be sick in the cold or worse. That is a caring gesture of yours, giving your hard earned money for this family.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
thanks dear, I wish I could have done more for them. I know the adults can handle it, but those 2 kids Im sure cant. See you here soon.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Dec 12
Well, I always wanted to help them. I really could not afford to. But yesterday and today was so good here in cafe..I decided to help them. I hope they stay there. As its really getting cold here at nights, and they sleep i a park here. Merry xmas....
@Belle_of_the_Ball (896)
• Philippines
9 Jan 13
What an angel you are, Maria. Your name suits you well. God bless you.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
9 Jan 13
my mom used to tell me the same. That was very kind of you to say.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
4 Jan 13
Yes, there are many times in life we tend to take everything for granted, and never Stop to think about those less fortunate than us. Many times we even tend to think it is their own fault, etc. that they are homeless as well. But maybe we do need to STOP and open our eyes more, and see what is really around us, and see what we might be able to do to help.
My husband and I help do the homeless ministry thru our church when we can, and it has really been a pleasure being able to work with some of the people. We have gotten hugs from a lot of them and it really brightens our day. We have taken time to bring them sandwiches, water, blankets, etc. from time to time, and it really does help. We even give some of them special treats and such from time to time just to let someone know we care.
Many feel it is not worth taking time to talk with them, but a lot of them are just down on their luck, and I always feel when you take time to reach out and give to others, someone in turn will turn around and give back to you.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
5 Jan 13
we sure do, I had a great xmas in cafe. Business was great both the 24th and 25th. My dad and brother said it because I was a good girl to the homeless family a few days before. And the man upstairs was telling me thanks for a great deed.
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
8 Jan 13
That was a real nice thing you did for them. Maybe they will have a real good night and feel wanted. You're right, we all take things for granted. And a few dollars to some does seem like millions. I hope you had the chance to speak to them afterwards. An update would be nice to hear about.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
8 Jan 13
they have both started to work, the kids both start school there on tuesday. i hope some day I can see them again...
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
26 Dec 12
well it think it will be more valuable to them and they will surely value it a lot and they will understand the surreal benefits of it for sure
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
Lets hope so, the mom and dad were crying when they left. They have wanted to go to uncles home for along time. lets hope now,, they make the most of it there.... :)
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
26 Dec 12
Good for you, this is praiseworthy.
few people who make gifts on these holidays is important to feel satisfied.
It is also nice knowing that when you get a little more.
nice day!
Merry Christmas!
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
I usually just make food and give cloths to the homeless shelter.. but this year I really wanted to help this family. They come in and buy coffee and things here almost everyday. So I wanted to give back to them. Happy new years.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
thanks, I wish I could have don alittle more for them here. How was your xmas?
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
8 Jan 13
Hi friend, really you did a great thing by helping this homeless family. Hope they never forget about your help and went to their relatives place using your money. Surely it is a wonderful Xmas gift for them
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
8 Jan 13
thanks, i sure wish i could have done it along time ago. They lived in the park over 5 months here. Take care there...
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
26 Dec 12
You made someone's Christmas mariaperalta! what a lovely idea to give that family bus tickets so that they could meet up with their family. I hope that you hear some good news from them when you next see them and that their extended family will take an interest and help them.
You have taken the trouble to find out what they needed, not what you thought they needed, and the result could change their lives for the better.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
I just would not have been happy, looking out my office window on xmas day, and seeing those kids in that park. It was cold and raining here, most of the day. At least I know they spent the day inside on xmas. Hope I get a call today, that they are staying in the city with the uncle. i will let you know here...
@deiusz (193)
• Indonesia
26 Dec 12
you are so good, did like an angel. Hope hey have great christmas day with the family and will great day to celebrate new year.
It sounds great to hear what you did and this christmas should be blessing for you for what you did even you didnt say here, but GOD knew what you did.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
My mom used o call me angel. Id feel so good when she called me that. She has been gone over a year now. You brought back good memories.. thanks you there.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
Yes it is, I hope the uncle lets them live there now. I hear he told them. If you get here you can stay here. Lets hope so....
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
26 Dec 12
Wow!!! very nice work really God will bless you and always with you because you are doing good work. To give the gifts to homeless people means really great work. Hmmm bus ticket is so costly you can provide the train ticket.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
I always have wanted to help them here, since I did so well over the 24th and the 25th in my cafe, and they are good customers as well. I decided to help them. How was your xmas day??
@eagletrek2 (5499)
• Kingston, New York
26 Dec 12
Hi that nice what you did for
These people. Hopefully when
They get back to their family
they will get more help
To get their feet back on the ground.
Hope you had a good Xmas.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
Yes lets hope, I was told that the uncle told someone,, if they get here to my home. I will take care of them. i sure hope he does..
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
Yes, god bless you as well. How did you spend your xmas day there?
@neelia27 (896)
• Philippines
26 Dec 12
I hope they are okey now.. not all people are lucky enough to have a home or a place to live in.. we should be thankful for all the blessings we are receiving.. and I admire you for helping them in your own little way.. not all people will do the same way you did..
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
I think thy will be ok, the return bus was 10 pm last night, they didnt come back. So maybe they will live with the uncle there. I sure hope so...
@mhaiXCs10s (619)
• Philippines
26 Dec 12
What a kind-heart you have... Well, I am so glad that even here in mylot I have a friend as wonderful as you. May God bless you always as you can be the blessing to others... Never ever change for that makes you more important to everyone who needs your help... Every good deeds you are doing will surely be back to you ten times over. I am so happy knowing how amazing you are!
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Dec 12
My mother taught me that, I just wish more people in the world would try and help these kind of people. Sometimes they just need a break or two..