There is this story about “The Mitten Tree,” by Candace
Christensen, where this lonely older lady felt compassionate to a lone, young boy who
was watching other children playing in the snow with his bare hands in his
pockets. So, she decided to knit a pair of mittens for that boy. She enjoyed
seeing the happiness in his face and being the mysterious giver. The lady
decided to knit one new pair each day and hung them in a different branch of
the tree for each child that has no mittens. Children enjoyed this gift giving
game where they would search thru every branch of the tree to find the mittens
of the day. The day before the winter holiday, this lady hung different color
of mittens on every branch of the spruce tree.
--courtesy of openlibrary.org
This lady has found her happiness thru the gift that she has
been giving to the children. She never expected anything in return but the
happiness and contentment found in the children face. She felt as if her life
was fuller from the laughter and expressions that the children had. One day,
in return, she found a mysterious basket lying on her front porch filled with
different color of yarns.
We are very lucky to live in this part of the world where
people are quite generous when come to sharing their wealth. People have been
involved in reaching out to the less fortunate, to the victims of many
different disasters from different parts of the world.
Let’s pause during this thanksgiving time to express our
gratitude for those who have been playing a crucial role in assisting the needy.
Because of them, there are less people who would die from cold, hunger and lack
of shelters. Because of them, there are a lot of children that would go to
sleep with a full tummy. Because of them, there are a lot of children that
would have some place to turn in before the darkness beckoned.
I would like to take this opportunity in my journey to wish
everyone, “Happy Thanksgiving!” May this thanksgiving bring you all
happiness that is beyond what you have given to others. And perhaps inspire the rest us to be the "Mysterious Giver!"
Until next stop,
Journey of Life
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