This response was sent from Carmen to Jennifer, after Carmen read Jennifer’s Lenten Reflection last Wednesday.

 

This story really struck home with me.

More than a decade ago, my now-deceased brother, Curtis, and I had a conversation about this same situation after he had just given a panhandler $5.

“Lil Curt” felt it was his responsibility to share what God had blessed him with and not to judge; it was the receiver’s choice to do right with Curt’s gift.

Ever since then, I always have a $5 bill (and fruit) in my car tray that I share with folks asking for help.  I always ask them to say a prayer for me.

I have always gotten a “thank you, God bless you”  in return, and a warm feeling knowing my brother is smiling down at me from above knowing that he continues to teach his Big sister how to love unconditionally.

-Carm