The Perez family knocked on my door at 11pm last night..........
By mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
Mexico
March 13, 2013 11:07am CST
I was so afraid to have someone at my front door at 11 pm last night.
My son had just closed cafe here.
It was the Perez family.
My homeless family I had helped at xmas time.
I was so surprised to see them.
I was also scared, something had happen.
But it was all good news.
They had come here to a church program at 9pm.
See the church also had helped them, with food sometimes.
And they said, they really wanted to see me.
They looked so good, all cleaned up.
I hugged all of them, even cried.
They gave me a few photos of their new home. I saw some of the furniture I gave them.
I know now the Perez family is a ok.
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34 responses
@blackrusty (3519)
• Mexico
13 Mar 13
I am glad to hear that the family has gotten a new home and they came to share photos of their new home with you but yes some one come to my door that late at night I would have alot of things things going though my mind
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
13 Mar 13
Yes, as no one ever really comes to my front door. But it was all good. Im happy for them.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
13 Mar 13
Sure was neat, I get tears when I see them and remember how they looked 3-4 months ago.....
@blackrusty (3519)
• Mexico
13 Mar 13
I bet they was just as happy to come give you the news that they was not homeless any more
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@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
13 Mar 13
I would be scared too if someone came knocking at my door at that time. Oh that is such great news. Don't you feel so good about helping this family. There is nothing better in the world when you help others from the goodness of your heart. Good for you and I truly hope they have continous good fortune in their lives. When a family stays together and gets the help they need to get back on their feet its a wonderful thing to witness; and to know you had a part in helping them.
Oh that is such great news. Don't you feel so good about helping this family. There is nothing better in the world when you help others from the goodness of your heart. Good for you and I truly hope they have continous good fortune in their lives. When a family stays together and gets the help they need to get back on their feet its a wonderful thing to witness; and to know you had a part in helping them. 1 person likes this
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
13 Mar 13
Makes me very happy, that they remember me here. I always loved them all. Just wish I could have helped them long ago. And my son even said to me after they left. Mom Im so proud of you..
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
14 Mar 13
And my son even said to me after they left. Mom Im so proud of you..
that's the best part! it's something he will always remember and emulate. 
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
31 Mar 13
Yes, it meant alot to me for him to say that. Happy Easter...
@johndur (3052)
• Pasig, Philippines
24 Mar 13
im happy for them...i just hope more and more people would help the needy just like what you are doing....
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Mar 13
I just wish everyone could lend a hand to one homeless person. We would have such a bad problem around this great world.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
31 Mar 13
I agree, our great world needs to come together and help all the homeless.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Mar 13
thanks, i was both surprised andhappy to see them here. They will be back here May 10th which is mothers day here.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
17 Mar 13
Sure was, as cafe had been closed a few. And we never gt people here to front door. But was nice to see them again. I was happy.
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
13 Mar 13
You get out what you put into something and you must have done something good. It was nice they took the time to go and see you again the Perez's. I am sure you are on their mind in order for them to think of you. You and the people at the church made friends and they are really valuable in this world.
that changed the world. You heard the one about the nail and horseshoe eh?@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
31 Mar 13
Yes I have.. I wish more could try to help the homeless. i feel so sorry for them.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
13 Mar 13
I only gave them bus tickets, to go to the city where the brother lived. they did all the rest.
@jayceeg1987 (293)
• Philippines
14 Mar 13
that's very nice of you maria. Yeah, to see how youself became an instrument to change somebody, even a family for the good is one great achievement. There's so many people and families out there who need help and thank God that there are people who have a heart like you. Keep doing it (you may need over time though, like until 11PM, hahaha) and may He shower you with wonderful blessings!
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
14 Mar 13
thanks, i sure wish I could help more people like them. I know homeless is a problm all over the world.
@jayceeg1987 (293)
• Philippines
14 Mar 13
May your wish come true. Thanks for sharing your good deeds, may this serve as an example to many people who have the ability to extend help to everyone who deserves it.
@enola1692 (3323)
• United States
16 Mar 13
makes you feel great when someone you helped is doing great
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
16 Mar 13
Sure does, Im so darn happy for them now. I dont have to worry about those kids. I know they are in good hands now. :)
@redredrose (1105)
• United States
16 Mar 13
So sorry they scared you but glad it was good news. I'm so happy they have a home now and are doing so well. You are a very nice kind hearted person to have helped them with everything you did. Not a lot of people would help the homeless ever.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
16 Mar 13
So am I, I never get many knocking on door here. But at 11 pm kinda scary for me. Glad was good thing.
@JamesKYTan (1605)
• Malaysia
16 Mar 13
It is not courteous to call at such a late at one's house. They could have come another day. It fact it is also unChristian-like to call at such a unearthly hour unless you are still awake. But nowadays with computer and internet we do not sleep so early. Once about 40 years ago two friends woke me up at 11:00 pm just to borrow my crash helmet as they wanted to go out for a late night snacks. I refused as they may return my helmet at the wee wee hours to wake me up from my slumber.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
16 Mar 13
Problem is, they live almost 2 hours away. ANd cant come. It wasnt so bad. i was glad to see them here.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
17 Apr 13
I know what you mean about it being pretty disconcerting when someone comes to call at your house at such a late hour. However, despite the fact that you had not been planning on seeing the Perez family at that time, I'm sure that their coming to see you was a great relief to you because you were able to see that they not only are doing well now, but they didn't take advantage of the generosity that they showed to you.
Them coming to let you know that they were doing well really is a sign of their integrity to me.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
17 Apr 13
I was scared to open the door. But was glad to see it was them. Have a great day.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
18 Mar 13
Except for the hour in which they knocked, I think it's great that they came back to you and thanked you personally. I think if everybody who's been helped in a way would go back to the people that helped them, they would be more inclined to help some more.
It's great that this is something that you could be proud of.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Mar 13
Sure was, I was very happy to see them here. They all looked very good.
@Pegasus72 (1898)
•
10 Apr 13
That is just wonderful you can see the things you have done for them really helped them.
@SuperShames (780)
• India
13 Mar 13
Hi maria.
How are you doing? Sorry for not being very regular on mylot recently. And I am sorry to say that it might continue to be so till May. I had been busy for the few weeks. It was tough managing time between studies and my girlfriend and other activities. Good to know that the Perez family is doing really good. I wish they prosper in life like they are doing now. So any other developments lately that I am not aware of ??
Have a nice day !!
SuperShames
SuperShames@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
13 Mar 13
They are doing great, I almost didnt know them last night. All cleaned up, and hair cuts. Was really neat. Im so happy for them.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
31 Mar 13
Now that would be neat.. They are going great !!! Happy easter...
@SuperShames (780)
• India
14 Mar 13
Hi Maria.
That's good to hear. I hope they have a car, the next time they come :)
Have a nice day ...
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Mar 13
thanks, you it really wasnt much at all. I just help them get into the city. And they did all the rest.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Mar 13
This is so cool that they chose to see you again like this. Yes, 11 is a little late but being able to see them again and know they are OK and doing good must have really made your night. Glad you have someone like this you can keep in contact with.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
15 Mar 13
I was so happy to see them. Just scared to open from door that late/
@sylvia13 (1850)
• Nelson Bay, Australia
14 Mar 13
A call at that time would scare anybody! Well, it seems the Perez family are OK and thanks to you to some degree! Congratulations!
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
14 Mar 13
Thank you, Im just glad they are doing so well. They were are cleaned up.. the kids looked great...
@scorpiobabes (7225)
• United States
15 Mar 13
I'm so glad it was something good! That's wonderful that you and the church were able to help this family, and that things are going good for them!
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
15 Mar 13
A knock on the front door that late is scary. Glad that it turned out to be good news.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
15 Mar 13
yes, this time it was really good news. i was happy to see them.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
14 Mar 13
It was so sweet of them to some and see you. May God bless your good heart! The Perez family may have felt so grateful for having met you.
