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Dylan Valente,
Thank you and thanks for reading. Stop by any time. I'll always appreciate it.
posted by
RAME
on September 22, 2005 at 1:08 PM
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That's beautiful.
posted by
Dyl_Pickle
on September 21, 2005 at 6:22 PM
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Jacenta,
Thanks for reading and commenting. It would be very hard not to be good to those children. Well, I guess for most people it would be hard. Obviously, their own families have deep issues and haven't been able to show themselves or their children goodness or love. It is a real shame.
posted by
RAME
on September 21, 2005 at 11:33 AM
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cosy,
Thanks. I think there are a lot of people like me in their state of hearts. I'm no one special, just one who has been lucky enough to have these children come into my life.
posted by
RAME
on September 21, 2005 at 11:31 AM
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Calebs blogger,
Thanks for your comment. Actually, God gave me the privilege of working with those kids. I think that when we wonder if there is more we could do to help people, we need to first pray and ask God to show us the way, and then be open to His suggestions. He will put those in need of our help right in our paths.
posted by
RAME
on September 21, 2005 at 11:30 AM
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Wow.
I wish more where like you in their state of hearts...thanks for stopping in. Great advise!
posted by
cosy
on September 21, 2005 at 10:31 AM
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RAME,
No wonder the children love you! You are so good to them......... Helping others gives such a feeling of satisfaction. It really does make one feel happy.
This is one fine post. I enjoyed reading it. Take care.
posted by
jacentaOld
on September 20, 2005 at 9:44 PM
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I am fighting back tears
Your post is very moving. I find myself feeling selfish for not doing more to help others. Thanks for letting God use you in a mighty way!
posted by
calebs_blogger
on September 20, 2005 at 7:42 PM
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Word.Smith,
You are so right. Thanks for reading and commenting. Come back by soon.
posted by
RAME
on September 20, 2005 at 8:33 AM
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Rame,
Good Write. It is didfficult to step out of our comfort zone, but it is oh so worthwhile when we do and I have proven time again that God does reward our kindnesses, even when we expect no reward for what we do.
posted by
word.smith
on September 19, 2005 at 6:09 PM
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Sannhet,
Thanks for reading. Appreciate the comments too.
posted by
RAME
on September 19, 2005 at 2:28 PM
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Jillians,
Looks like we are on the same page. You are welcome for the comments. You wrote a great blog and deserved to be read and commented upon.
posted by
RAME
on September 19, 2005 at 2:27 PM
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Rame, Good Post and thank you also for stopping by and commenting on "Road Work" I believe we are rewarded for good deeds given and God does love us and those that are willing to give without expecting anything in return will be rewarded in return in due time.
posted by
Jillians.New-Beginning
on September 19, 2005 at 12:17 PM
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Aria4,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I hadn't thought of that but you're right, it is reminiscent of the saying, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." It is more blessed because when you give from the heart and unconditionally, you receive so much more in return. Sometimes it is material, but always you get spiritual gifts in return. Thanks for pointing that out.
posted by
RAME
on September 18, 2005 at 11:47 AM
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Sannhet,
Thanks again for reading and commenting. Being grandma isn't at all bad, even if it isn't your own flesh and blood. It's wonderful receiving the hugs and love from those precious children.
posted by
RAME
on September 18, 2005 at 11:45 AM
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RAME -
Very touching. Thanks for the beautiful post, Grandma 
posted by
sannhet
on September 16, 2005 at 12:21 PM
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This reminds of the saying it is a blessing to give than receive.
posted by
Aria4
on September 16, 2005 at 11:50 AM
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Ainsley,
I never thought of it that way. You're right, since there is no way you can't give without getting something back, there is no way you can perform a totally unselfish act. Well...maybe there is. You can give out of the goodness of your heart and not expect anything back, just giving to do good. The things you get in return should have no impact on your reason for giving. It's complicated, isn't it.
posted by
RAME
on September 16, 2005 at 11:46 AM
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Quirkyalone,
I'm glad you found my post uplifting. Thanks for reading and commenting.
posted by
RAME
on September 16, 2005 at 11:42 AM
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RAME--
this was a wonderful post--very uplifting!!
posted by
Julia.
on September 15, 2005 at 9:35 PM
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There is no way that you can't give without getting something out of it...
...or, at least, that's how I feel.
Therefore, there's no such thing as a truly unselfish deed!
No matter--we should keep it up!
Blessings!
AJ 
Legend has it that, one day,
a young man was walking along the beach
when he came across an old man picking up starfish
that had washed ashore and tossing them back into the ocean.
He informed the old man that there were thousands of starfish
along countless miles of beach...
"Do you really believe that you can save them all?" he asked.
The old man, without a word, bent over
and picked up another starfish,
tossed it out into the ocean,
and, then, responded:
"I saved this one!"
Keeping that in mind, please read this!
posted by
Ainsley_Jo_Phillips
on September 15, 2005 at 3:38 PM
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avant-garde,
I'm glad I was able to touch your heart. Thanks for letting me know.
posted by
RAME
on September 15, 2005 at 2:21 PM
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sassyass,
Yes, sometimes when you give of yourself to others, you get nothing but a kick in the pants for it. Well, not exactly. You see, when you do something for others out of the goodness of your heart, whether they appreciate it or not, you get grace for it. God sees what you do and knows your intent. You WILL be rewarded, if not in this life then in the next. He also sees the intent of the person who took advantage of you. He WILL NOT be rewarded unless he repents. It's never for nothing. I do know how it feels and so does my husband. We have been taken advantage of more than once but, just because a few people are that way, it doesn't mean everyone is and it is still to "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Thanks for reading and for your comments. I appreciate it a lot.
posted by
RAME
on September 15, 2005 at 2:20 PM
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RAME
your post brought tears to my eyes. thank you.
posted by
avant-garde
on September 15, 2005 at 1:51 PM
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I totally agree with your concept
but I have learned that this does not work for everyone. Sometimes when you give of yourself freely, others take advantage of your good intentions.
posted by
Sherri_G
on September 15, 2005 at 1:46 PM
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