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An Idea To Share. Will You Act On It too :)

December 02 2012

Greetings All :) I hope Life is treating you well.:) If things are a bit tough for you Know you have the innerstrength and Guidance to see you through.Just offer your issue to the Universe to deal with.A Problem halved as they say isn't as overwhelming.Just take a deep breath know it does get better:) I've a little story to share... 10yrs ago I had everything Life could bring Marriage, Family, Pets, Home, Car ,Possessions, Good Job Money. My Life crumbled I had lost everything within in 2yrs I was left with $20, a case of clothes and Homeless.. I was fortunate to be accepted at the Catholic Womens shelter in SA. I could just as easily have been living on the street.. This year I heard about "Swags for the Homeless." I felt but for the grace of God I could have been in their situation back then. It's been My focus for the Past 6months to buy and Donate a Swag..I have little money so had to save for it. The Positive thing is I know People like me for myself not my wealth he!he!.. I told My Family I could only afford a little Xmas gift for them because I wanted to Buy the Swag. They were so supportive and I'm making salads as My Gift. I Love them :) Well Last Night I went to the Online site as the name above says and ordered 1 for $68 ... OMG! I felt so amazing ,excited and a sense of fulfilment so much more more. I will continue to feel this way because I know My action will give someone back their Dignity , allow them their own little space of comfort and a better quality of Life . The kicker is many of the Homeless are Fathers with their Kids.That's so wrong... Because Of My Spiritual abilities I'm also sending along with this gift My confort energies.So when they sleep they will feel like they're being hugged and sleep well. As they do My Positive healing energies will be breaking up their negative ones with in. They'll awake energized have a little more focus in a Pos; way for their futures..:) I told my Friend about what I did and they said I was so selfless. Not at all. It's who I am and I can't stand by, do nothing if I can help in any small way ..The fact is I gained much more than I gave. If it means I live on Baked Beans for a week to buy another Swag I will Tho; I may not have my friends visit then he!he! .. Once you've read this You have a choice too.Will you think about this deeply and act upon it . Help another regain their Dignity and comfort for an amount that is less than a night out. Or share this with Friends/Workmates have a Jar etc.Bank acct.Just keep putting money in when it time buy whatever number Swags you can afford. Will you allow yourselves to feel as I do from donating this.I Hope so for your sake as much as theirs..:) Blessings Lu :)

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    and such a fantastic idea.

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    I have to date donated funds for the purchase of 3 swags .. I have also donated 3 times to help provide bomb shelter for Israel .. we have so much here in Australia, we sometimes don't see what others don't have ..

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  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    No doubt we all have our own charities that we are passionate about - Mine is ""Medicïnes sans Frontieres"" (Doctors Without Borders) and here in Australia - Mission Australia   Im also a huge supporter of this one and I really urge as many people to jump onto this one as it takes less than 7 seconds of your time and only requires you to go to a website and click Each time you log into your computer -go to   http://www.thehungersite.com   and click on the button - by clicking on the button (dont worry its a really obvious button ) you will help feed a child for a day - go to website to get all the details...imagine if every RHPier did that each day they logged in ???   Uneventful...if I may - I am Jewish and a Child of Israel. I lived there (as all Jews are requried to do - well at least visit )back in the year 2000 when the conflict raised its ugly head again.....I just like to sincerely thankyou for your continued support. :)

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  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    A special read Lu..   I am sucker for the homeless in Sydney..If i see an older person looking for help in the street i can not help myself but to give..A funny example last Friday night i saw a guy on a bench he had a guitar and doing his best..my normal routine is as i approach i take whatever change i have and give to them.. So i did this for this guy , he said thank you and then asked if i had a mobile phone he could use !! i kept walking having a chuckle to myself ..   It dosent take much to give..

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  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    Hey Lu, Your story struck a chord with me because it seems so similar to mine. Earlier this year I went through a very similar thing. I split up with my ex 6 months ago with basically a case of clothes and luckily managed to get a spot in a Salvation Army men's hostel. If not for that I would have been on the streets as well. No one can know what the despair is like unless they have been there. The first. 3 days i didnt get out of my bed i was freaking out so badly. Met some amazing people there going through so many crazy traumatic things I will never forget what it means to people in that situation to have a roof over their head through the kindness of strangers. While I'm still trying to land on my feet I still try and make sure I put enough money aside to donate to the salvos each week. Thanks for sharing I will definitely look into it! Dan

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  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    fro the homeless is a rewarding experience. Last year one of the bike magazines I read had a donate your old jacket push and I donated a couple of years old winter jacket as I know they are pretty waterproof and warm. Any way you can help is welcome. Homelessness is a complex and ongoing issue that won't be solved by the people who want to stop overseas aid puti it into homelessness.   Mike

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  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    Hi! Hun :) I would like to reply to you but I don't think it is the best place on here for there's things I wish you share you to help you through.. Cheers Lu :)

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Thankyou all so very much for your Positive feedback and the actions you're taking to help others have a better quality of life.Fron giving your spare change to strangers, Money Donations to Docs without Bordwers , Bomb shelters. many other charities. The physical way by Donating Jackets etc. You're all very Compassionate People I have the greatest respect for People's finer Natures ,because those who have it together in their Personal selves are very quick to assist others. I'm proud to have you cross My Path..Blessings Lu :)x

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  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    Years ago, i too was in a very similar situation, with nothing to call my own but the clothes on my back - but through the love and support of one special man (who i went on to marry), i came through - and now well.....I was coming home from work, very late, and stopped at the servo for some supplies. The lady in front of me was talking to the servo guy in whispers, and pushing a pram - with no baby/child in it - just full of bags. When she left amd i was paying, i had to ask the guy what that was all about - and he said she was asking to use his phone, she was stuck/lost...whatever. So i told him id follow her and make sure she was ok - for him to keep an on on me just in case.I ran out to the car park, and called out to this girl, she was the same age as me - and asked if she was ok. She broke down in a heap - her friends hadn't shown up to take her to see her kids...........i sat her down, in the middle of the car park, and listened to her sob....long story short - her husband was in prison for attempted murder of her 1 year old, she was kept a prisinor in one room with 2 kids, burnt with cigarettes, and was on the methadone program. I took her home with me.I took her too see her kids, 2 hours drive away. I made her take her meds.I washed her, donated toys and clothes to her. Phone calls for homes were made -But all i copped was criticism - HOW COULD I PUT MY FAMILY A RISK LIKE THAT!!!!!!!"You don't know her! You have young kids!!! How could you put them at risk like that!!!!!"Even my hubby, whos so amazing said "where DO you find these people!?!"I know i took a risk - a very calculated risk - and fortunately - there was a happy ending to this story. We found her a family to live with of her own nationality (vietnamese), she was seeing a counselor, and had regular access to her beautiful babies - I havent seen or heard from her in 6 months, and thats fine with me - but what i hope for is that in her times of trouble she will remember that their ARE good people in the world, people willing to trust and take a risk! Will tell her children about me and my family, that day someone believed in her!!!! This isnt a post to get credit or anything - at all.But if i hadn't - or if my hubby hadn't taken a risk with me - what would/could have happened to us both? I urge you - smile at a stranger, talk to them, hear their stories - give them some HOPE!!!We all need hope!Bless you all! Mrs Bom

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  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    Thanks very much for sharing your story with us. People come into our Lives at times for various reasons .This Young Woman was there at that time so you could cross Paths ..Your actions helped her to move on in a Positive way ,begin to fulfil her Desti. I know she will do the same for others too as she overcomes and grows.. Karma sends back to us 10 fold.You did something very special for someone else. You now have the Love of a very Special Partner who values, loves you very much .It's cool because I can feel the affection and commitment you have for eachother :).. I used to be a Foster Parent taking in Emergency Teenagers and helping them over a 3mionth Period .Donating anything I had extra to those who had little so when we have the chance to step up and be there for someone in need .We also step up to the lesson that's put infront of us to grow from Spiritually and in every way..As you know no Thankls is needed but the feeling is truely reward enough . Blessings Lu :)

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Absolutely brilliant post. There are so many charities out there that support homeless people, it is impossible to support them all. I have already donated to the Matthew Talbot Hostel's Christmas Appeal and I will be donating to the Salvo's Christmas Appeal in the coming weak. The Wayside Chapel does a brilliant job each year by providing Christmas lunch for so many homeless people. I take my hat off to the volunteers who give up their Chritmas to cook and serve the lunch. Volunteering is the best thing that I have ever done in my life.

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Mees has a financial commitment to Amensty every month. Its only a small dnbation but I hope Im helping. :)

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Like MadamDragonfly ,... used to be a Foster Parent taking in Emergency Teenagers and helping them over a 3mionth Period .Donating anything I had extra to those who had little so when we have the chance to step up and be there for someone in need . I also was in this position .. with five children of my own .. all by then in their teen age years .. a husband who had walked out 10 yrs earlier taking our oldest with him ... my children were forever asking if some of their friends could "live" with us for a while because they had nowhere else to live ... mainly due to alcoholic or abusive parents .. they were couch surfing or living out of their cars ,,I fostered 6 teen age kids .. ranging in age from 14 - 17 ... the shortest time one stayed with us was 2 yrs .. the longest 5 yrs .. all now are off the alcohol , cigarettes, gambling etc .. and 4 of the 6 have stable jobs .. and two have even bought their own homes ..

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  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    I love causes like this. But unfortunately I think I'm living in cavey's cave as I haven't heard anything of this on radio, tv, newspapers, etc. I'll have to look into it, as it's a close thing to my heart as it is for so many. Helping someone else, selflessly is one of the best gifts we can give. Be it a shoulder to cry on, a smile, or as I do every Christmas, I buy a white rose. I've also made contact with the local men's shed that meets in my hometown and have been asked to give a speech, am also on the men's shed online forums there as well to offer some of the advice that so many people on here have offered to me.

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  • Cheekyarses

    Cheekyarses

    13 years ago

    An amazing story! No one can judge another person until they have walked in that persons shoes! No one can comment on how a person may react or feel as they have never lived their life!

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  • Letsgetcrazy09

    Letsgetcrazy09

    13 years ago

    Done. And Oxfam for the Internationa.   Thanks for the post. Will be following up for local organisations to distribute these too. There is the annual Corporate sleepout, this could be what they spend the funds on.   Lets

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    We foster too - have had a teenage girl with us for 3 years now - and in the process of adoption. For the hubby and and it was a case of 'what we would want for our own kids'. Yes it's hard (bloody hard if I'm honest), but the choice was ours - not hers - and we truly have hope that she will grow into a magnificent selfless woman who will use we testimony for good. Love this post - love knowing there are good people in the world! Makes waking up in the morning so much easier :-) Bless Mrs B

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    hi! Girls and hubby:) You both and all involved if Partners the Kids have all strived to be a Family that's not an easy thing to do but by all accounts you're both doing a very fulfilling job..I applaud your courage and tenacity in the face of this challenge Blessings Lu :)x Uneventful yours especially for being so unselfish and having compassion for their friends which you instilled in them . I know you're life has been very eventful.Some you wanted, some you might say was thrust upon you you. You all made a Big Difference as a Family.Giving the Foster Kids a chance of a better Life .They have reciprocated making you very proud of them as they are of you all..Blessings Hun xx Mr/Mrs Bom ..You've taken on a Life commitment, not only to eachother but that young Person you've grown to love and I'm sure she loves you too. OMG! it's hard but very rewarding even tho; I did emergency Fostering teens with My Partner at the time, helped some move forward others returned home. Your intervention will give her the sense of direction she needs and wants The sense of her self worth You should be very Proud of yourselves.I can tell you I get very good vibes from this and I feel she will be all that you hope for her in Life .There will be a hiccup or two but it will all be overcome it's just her spreading her wings see how far she can fly .But she knows where her home and love is and will always be delighted to be home..Blessings Lu :)x

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    thank you all for your Feedback :) CA thankyou I appreciate your reply .This is why it 's so important to me to buy a swag it was a Thankyou to those who helped me when life was darkest and closure for me in a way besides other reasons I said.:) Eurobliss, chris, It doesn't matter what charity or how little you give the fact is your effort does make a difference to others, HardT,that's awesome Hun way to go you I'm so Proud to be friends :)x Lets it's always good to have a variety of Charities you Donate too..If your corperate sleep out does donate to the Swags for the Homeless that's awesome I do hope so.If not maybe you can suggest it or as I mentioned have an acct or even a Jar to put money into on a regular Basis..Thanks for the thought..:) Lu

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    thank you all for your Feedback :) CA thankyou I appreciate your reply .This is why it 's so important to me to buy a swag it was a Thankyou to those who helped me when life was darkest and closure for me in a way besides other reasons I said.:) Eurobliss, chris, It doesn't matter what charity or how little you give the fact is your effort does make a difference to others, HardT,that's awesome Hun way to go you I'm so Proud to be friends :)x Lets it's always good to have a variety of Charities you Donate too..If your corperate sleep out does donate to the Swags for the Homeless that's awesome I do hope so.If not maybe you can suggest it or as I mentioned have an acct or even a Jar to put money into on a regular Basis..Thanks for the thought..:) Lu

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