Even on Piedmont 2

The thought hung in my mind like mist.  How, I wondered, could I help the homeless?  With limited financial resources, and no car, I seriously questioned what God could do with me.  Nevertheless, I've known for a long time that I should be doing something about these precious people.  Way back when, I always envisioned myself (actually, I still do) wealthy, driving around in a big, black Mercedez sedan, randomly gifting money to desperate people, giving rides and food to folk on the streets...  Granted, my dream has shifted and grown up a bit  --I probably won't give random rides to just ANYBODY-- but my intent is the same:  to help people who need it as God leads.

So, I guess I shouldn't be that surprised when I hear the Divine speaking to me about what I've always known to be true.  It's kind of scary though, when you are faced with it head on as "someday" is always such a safe, nebulous never-never land to dwell in...

To make a very long story short, I will say that along with a friend of mine, I made something happen.  Inspired by another friend, I decided to sell the cartoons I have lovingly rendered over the years, and still continue to make, and donate all the proceeds to a fund for the homeless.  So, I went to the farmer's market here in town, and armed with a fresh face, and what I hoped was a winning smile, held up my "Fresh Art for Cheap" sign and proceeded to sell $50 worth of art all for the sole purpose of making care packages for people who really needed a lift.

I had a blast! : )  I met people, and everyone was really helpful and eager to participate and buy art or give an encouraging word...  It really touched me.  And in turn, my friend and I were able to go to Walmart, buy supplies, fill bags with Q-tips, cookies and other sundries

and touch others.  Oh man, if I could tell you about the lovely people my friend and I were honored to gift and the impact that it had on me...but that's another post.

The moral of the story is this:  trust yourself and work with what ya got.  Be creative and open, there is always a way.  Love will help you find it.