Our first Soup Night was last week. It wasn't crowded, but it was amazing. Sweet neighbors that we've only known on a waving basis came, as did a family from the little Biscuit's preschool. Our neighbor cares for elderly people, and loves her job. She danced with my son, and his grin nearly touched his ears. The infant sister of our preschool friend found my husband's naan irresistible-- she leaned forward on her mama's lap until she managed to gum her very first solid food.
Look around. The people we know are doing good. I'm reading Joan Chittister's
Wisdom Distilled from the Daily, because I need big heroes, book-sized heroes, and women religious so often are that for me-- but it's good to pay attention to what's happening next door. People are working hard, loving faithfully, and laughing at the joy and ridiculousness that's right here.
What good are you doing this week, and what good are you watching?
Love this idea and that you are recognizing the good. That counts for a lot.
ReplyDelete(And that Molly Icons quote is one of my all time favorites.)
You inspire me so. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI went online during the Extraordinary Day of Giving in Lancaster on Friday. It brought me face to face with the goodness of humanity. All those non-profits and charities helping people <3
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