I almost didnt recognize them.....

Mexico
January 13, 2013 10:11am CST
Sat. my homeless family- homeless no more. Came to my home with a friend of theirs. To pick up some furniture and things, I gave them. They were so clean, shaved, hair cuts. I almost didnt recognize them. it was so neat. They loved all the things I gave them. The kids told me, now they all had their own beds. Seems they only had one double bed for the four of them. Im so glad they are doing so well now...
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33 responses
• Philippines
13 Jan 13
I love such people who transition from “rags-to-riches” I do have some people I know before that they were really poor and that they would do even the dirtiest jobs so that they can earn a living. But with determination, they now have a stable and better life and still do keep their feet on the ground. We really can’t predict how life would struck luck on us, most especially to a person who before was poor and now transitioned to become stable.
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• Mexico
15 Jan 13
your right, I hated to hear these kids had to live in the park near the drunks and others. but they made it out well......
• Mexico
13 Jan 13
very true.. I also found out yesterday that the father was a big time store manager here once. How thing change. Take care there.
• Philippines
14 Jan 13
Yes, such good news is very pleasing most especially that we know how they transition from poor to rich. Thanks for your response, and have a great day!
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@marguicha (223776)
• Chile
14 Jan 13
It is so wonderful when you can see the fruits of your help. In this case, I´m sure that you were more than rewarded by the outcome of the story. I am so happy that all turned out well!
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@marguicha (223776)
• Chile
14 Jan 13
I´m fine. I just started a post about the nicest evening I will have with one of my eldest grandsons. I will have to hurry to buy some stuff I need for diner. He always want something new andawesome. I´m thinking of gazpacho for starters. It is Summer here and the veggies are cheap and good.
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• Mexico
14 Jan 13
I gave them a bag of stuff from the store, to help them out. Rice and beans and things. Como estas?
• Mexico
14 Jan 13
sounds good to me.. have a great time with him there.. See you here soon.....
@Arieles (2473)
• United States
13 Jan 13
I am happy your friends are doing so well now. It's so important to have one's own bed. A beautiful ending to a sad story, and you were there shining star.
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• Mexico
13 Jan 13
Yes it is, the kids said the room is really big there, now they can have some furniture and things in it....
@Arieles (2473)
• United States
13 Jan 13
This story just brings tears to my eyes. Very nice.
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• Mexico
13 Jan 13
I cry for them all the time.. such nice people and they had to live that way.
@edvc77 (2140)
• Philippines
14 Jan 13
You have a kind heart. God will surely reward you for the good things you have done to them. Hoping everything will go well with them now. Good day!
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• Mexico
14 Jan 13
Im glad i could help them, I wish I could help others.
@GilMegans (241)
• Philippines
14 Jan 13
That's a good start of the year for you mariaperalta. I really appreciate everytime i can hear or see people who have obtained such kind hearts that give further attention to extend assistance to those less fortunate people or needy one. It was so great to think knowing that you will shared your blessings to your homeless family. Keep it up and I am pretty sure that God will take the rest of your kindness.
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• Mexico
14 Jan 13
sure was, really made my day seeing them all cleaned up and happy here.
@lsjapdoit (651)
• Indonesia
14 Jan 13
That's a very beautiful thing that you do mariaperalta :)
• Mexico
14 Jan 13
I wish I could have helped them along time ago...
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
13 Jan 13
You should feel very proud of yourself for your contribution in them turning out the way they are, you've given them a lot, and it's wonderful to hear, I am sure they are extremely appreciative of your kind heart and generosity my friend.
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• Mexico
13 Jan 13
well, since I have a 5 bedroom home here, and just me and my son. I want to sell someday. So Id have to give or sell the furniture im not using. I feel much better giving them some than selling to someone else. Take care there.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
13 Jan 13
It's good to hear that they are doing better now and hopefully it will all just keep getting better from there.
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• Mexico
13 Jan 13
Yes, Im so happy for them. They only needed a break. It was a great xmas for all of us. Have a great day there.
• United States
13 Jan 13
It's good that they are doing better now. Hopefully, they shall continue doing well now.
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• Mexico
13 Jan 13
I hope so, seems like they are doing real well right now. Im so happy for them...
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
14 Jan 13
You've got such a golden heart! You just don't know how much your gesture means to people like them. May God bless your kind heart!
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• Mexico
14 Jan 13
very nice words, you made my day here. Have a super week there. Take care.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
13 Jan 13
Good to hear how the family is doing now but also that the help is still welcome. It really warms the heart. Will you "adopt" a new homeless family now?
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@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
14 Jan 13
That is good they are doing so well, I hope it continues.
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• Mexico
14 Jan 13
yes they are, not sure when Ill see them again. Have a great week there.
@waleeds (126)
13 Jan 13
Great to hear that your family is back Maria. now you would be able to concentrate more on your work than before; or may be you wouldn't since there are a lot of disturbances going on in your home. i know i shouldn't have used that word 'disturbances' but for the fact that in order to focus on your work, you need to be alone. no matter what, you should prefer your family even if disturbs your work and i know you do. best of luck to you and yoru family. happy family days now. take care.
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• Mexico
13 Jan 13
I always work, having this family to help takes me away from the everyday stress of the business. Have a super day there.
@MaylaJay (349)
13 Jan 13
That's great! A lot of people have a lot of trouble getting into a place once they lose one.
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• Mexico
13 Jan 13
very true, now they have a home and jobs.. Im so happy for them now...
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
18 Jan 13
I've been following this wonderful story of yours Maria and I'm honoured to know you. I think you have a beautiful spirit to help these people and I'm so pleased everything is working out so well for them. You are a very good lady.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
1 Feb 13
hi ms tickle I also agree thats just wonderfujl and wish more people would help the homeless families. here in the US thery reallyh are not doing all they could. My homeless lady got picked u p aomone in a nice car so hope it was f rom Thomas house a shelter I emailed last night as ti tole therm all how my homeless lady and exaclthy where she was street address and all.So I hope this was from Thomas House shelter or else some one of her family found here as she had camped ther for five days and I tried to find help for her.I am in a room in Gold Crest retirement center and the rules are we are not to let anyone but ourselves sleep in our room so I cou ld not help her that wayh but I emaikled some shbelters and told them how to find her.
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
thank you dear.. I just wish I could have helped them a long time ago. I hated to think they were in that cold and rain here. Have a good day there...
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@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
31 Jan 13
They are whole family my friend? How many children in their family? Sorry, but I think I missed your previous post about them. They are very lucky because they meet a very kind and generous person like you. Hope many people like you that always care for the poor and homeless people
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@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
9 Feb 13
You are very kind to less fortunate people. You will be bless and received more of it in the future. God's will provide you in all your needs
• Mexico
1 Feb 13
Yes, its a wife, dad and 2 kids... they are doing so well now. They live in the dads brothers house...
@velvet53 (22533)
• Palisade, Colorado
14 Jan 13
That is awesome and you are so wonderful by helping these people out. I can see the smile on your face when the kids told you they have their own bed now. Super!!!
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@velvet53 (22533)
• Palisade, Colorado
15 Jan 13
There are a a lot of people in need and they are so happy to get things. My neighbor will throw perfectly good stuff in the dumpster instead of taking it to a place that will give it to people on need. I have told her many times to bag the stuff and I will take it.
• Mexico
14 Jan 13
I sure was, its funny how something so darn simple can make one so happy.
• Mexico
15 Jan 13
We had a lady friend in las vegas who would do that. She through everyrhing away. people around her loved it..
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
24 Jan 13
I am so happy for those people. And I am sure the kids love it. I bet it was amazing seeing them come back to life like that. I wish I had money to help others. But right now I need to do me. Then I can help others.
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@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
2 Feb 13
Well, give them my best. I think now they are on the right track and things for them will only improve.
• Mexico
1 Feb 13
I feel the same Steve, Im glad all the stuff I gave them helped me. I will see them this sunday here...
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@iva75cpb (729)
• Bulgaria
14 Jan 13
It is good to know there are still people who help other people in need. I think what you did was very noble and kind. Everyone know we won't take anything from this world in the afterlife so anything we can spare and give other people is a great deed. No man deserves to live a miserable life and we must cherish even the tiniest belongings we have, because some people don't have even this. Very kind of you, really.
@iva75cpb (729)
• Bulgaria
14 Jan 13
That's what makes us humane more and more, paying attention to people who are often somehow invisible. Most people just hurry up in their daily routines and don't notice the so called "small people" (I hate this expression), never thinking that some day they can end up the same... An act of charity is never of surplus and may mean a small thing for those who give, but for those who receive, it's a whole Universe.
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• Mexico
14 Jan 13
If we all could or would pitch in maybe most countries wouldnt have so much of this.. seems to be getting bad every where. Sure is here in mx....
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• Mexico
14 Jan 13
yes, but all over the world there are families like this one. We all need to try and help them.
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• United States
16 Jan 13
See this is the type of thing I like to read about. Good for you for your bountifulness and willingness to give hope to others in need. I am sure they will always be grateful for everything you have done.
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• Mexico
16 Jan 13
yes, I just wish I could have helped these people along time ago...