You ever been HUNGRY?

James Terrio

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Not hungry like, "hmm, it's time for supper", but hungry like "Good grief, this really sucks".

I was having kind of a bad day today, worryin' about various things, all crabby that life doesn't always go my way.

Heard some kids laughin' outside, looked out the window and saw three boys on bikes coming down the road. The littlest one pointed at my place and hollered, "That's the teddy bear house!!" I guess that's cause there's a little statue of a black bear on my railing, that holds a solar-powered sign with the address on it. OK, whatever.

They came and hung a bag on my mailbox, with the Boy Scouts logo printed on it, for a food drive. "Please put some non-perishable food items in this bag and leave it out, we'll come pick it up later", you know. In these troubled times there are honest folks who can't quite feed themselves and their kids like they need to.

I'm pretty broke myself, but have enough groceries stocked up to keep me and my kid goin' for a good long while. I've been truly hungry before and didn't like it much.

Well, I filled that bag till it's about to burst, and I tell you what, I feel a whole lot better about myself and the world in general.

PLEASE give to your local food pantry if you possibly can! You'll never regret it.
 
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good post.
i'll make sure and chunk an extra can or two for the next collection.
 
Giving to help the needy has always helped me, seeing those in need reminds me how dang easy I have it.
 
I agree about karma, Dwayne, and God bless you all too. :) I know I've been helped out in the past.

Besides it gives me a chuckle now every time I see that bear on the railing. :D
 
I have only been really hungry one day, Mom always had something to eat, we did without many conveniences in my early days. But she always managed to put food on the table. My father died when I was but 6, left Mom in huge problem with the IRS. Back then, I think the death tax on Fathers estate was somewhere around 50% and it all had to be paid in cash. She ended up liquidating everything just to pay the tax bill. Then she had to go to work to make it. Back in the 50's they did discriminate against women, she made less than half of the males doing the same job, but never said a word to her bosses. Retired from same job some 30 odd years later.

My Mom always gave to others in need, even when we would skip a meal. I can remember hobos coming up to back door. (They did not approach front doors) and beg for food. She always fed them. We lived a block from the train tracks, so this was common. I do think they marked our house as we seemed to be on their hit list.

Great thread James, brought back a lot of fond memories.
Jim
 
I'm not surprised one bit that you folks understood what I meant. I've seen nothing but camaraderie and open-heartedness on this forum.

I feel very wealthy and blessed these days, and it has nothing to do with my bank account. Y'all know what I mean. :)
 
it get what you're saying for sure. My fraternity holds a "Cans for Crawfish" drive every spring. this was actually the 5th year. we always end up with pallet of food or more. When we roll up to the food distribution station, its great to see the looks the volunteers give us; it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy. There is absolutely no reason to go hungry in this country!!!!

I am actually trying to get a job with the MS Food Network. Its a nonprofit that supplies over a million pounds of food a month to those in need. The job will be basically a development specialist. In charge of setting up new distribution centers through out my state. I just wanted to do something worthwhile with my life, because we have one chance to make a difference.
 
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I've done 30 day water fasts twice so I know a little bit about hunger. But, these were done voluntarily--and I knew I could end it at any time. It would be a whole different situation to be hungry against one's will with no end it sight. So, I do donate to the less fortunate when I can.
 
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