Felt god walked by me today

@vandana7 (99140)
India
May 9, 2024 9:14am CST
Today is Thursday, and it is Sai Baba day. Nothing very different from other Thursdays. I had some work outside. So I went to this office where senior citizens come for their pension related issues. As I was standing in front of the elevator, I found this gentleman. 89 years old he said. Barely able to walk. Quite like my father. So I helped him around the office, which is not small. While I was taking him from one place to another, I did wonder how could his folks have allowed him to come there, without assistance. After all the corridors are really long, he had no stick, nor walker either. He was also running out of breath, and his memory was not up to mark either. I had to go elsewhere, but I could not bring myself to leave him alone without another person. That is just me. Finally, a very senior officer saw him, and asked one of the office attenders to take charge. Honestly, I was relieved because another person was waiting for me elsewhere. If that appointment was not there, I would have dropped him back to his place. God promise. Anyway, he told me to go. And I asked him from blessings. It is cultural thing here. He said, but of course, I blessed you with health. Then, and then, I realized I had walked with Sai in that person. I have some concerns about my health the last two years. A few of them disappeared last October after visiting Shirdi, but the left hand pain doesn't seem to go away. It also has tremors at times lately. I need to show to the doctor. But I am not sure which. I did ask Sai to cure me of it and any other ailment that I may have..in all, a healthy life so that I am not a burden on anybody. Exact blessing that I needed! Only god knew what I asked. No human did. Most think we ask for money or whatever...temporary things. I asked for health, physical and mental. Today, I am feeling on the top of the world. Thinking how long that old man held my hand.. Have you felt something like this in life, or am I drugged or something?
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@sabtraversa (13100)
• Italy
9 May
Beautiful story! I don't recall experiencing something like this in first person, but I heard of similar experiences. My mother told me her mother once told her "may God bless you from your head to your p****", it sounds way better in Italian as it rhymes. She had a miscarriage about two years earlier, this time instead she later discovered she was pregnant... with me. Wasn't that a real blessing?
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
12 May
My father recently told me, don't worry, even when I am gone, I will be there with you, and the way I cried. I for one know the value of a parent. Many do not. That being there means a lot...he is also 89 years old, will turn 90 this August.
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@sabtraversa (13100)
• Italy
13 May
@vandana7 That's true, many don't see the value in something or someone until they run the risk of losing or after they've lost said thing or person. But it seems also true that people don't really go away, they just show up differently, through signs of nature or through other people.
@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
9 May
You are such a good person. I'm sorry your hand is bothering you. I hope a doctor can help. Have a good day.
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
12 May
@LindaOHio Well, at least 50 percent is true. LOL
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
12 May
Not really. I am not a good person. I am a highly egoistic and opinionated person. LOL. Money minded too. LOL. It just happened to be my good deed for the day, just in case, I have accumulated enough bad for suffering in hell. LOL. Hand needs to be attended of course.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
12 May
@vandana7 I don't believe any of that about you!!!
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@psanasangma (6098)
• India
10 May
Getting blessing from elderly people is something non expressible I believe only heart knows how it feels!
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
10 May
I agree. It doesn't seem to have any monetary value, but it is invaluable. Think about it, when he blessed me with health, he indirectly reduced my health expenses. Right? We all know how the charges are. Special care, 1500 per day, and full time nursing care at home 800 per day. That is how the rates are in my town. Loads of money. Health matters. A lot.
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• India
14 May
@vandana7 Indeed it is loads of money! What we human need first is health.
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@wolfgirl569 (96528)
• Marion, Ohio
9 May
You did a wonderful thing and should feel great. I am sure you made his day better
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
12 May
Actually, he made my day. I wish I could have done more for him. Like dropping him back, but I already had a friend waiting for me at another place, and it is blistering hot. Dilemma.
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@wolfgirl569 (96528)
• Marion, Ohio
12 May
@vandana7 I am sure he appreciated it. Hopefully another nice person came along
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@JudyEv (326805)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 May
Your good deed was amply rewarded it seems. That's really good to hear.
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
10 May
I too felt that! Many after thoughts that if indeed he was god's version at that point of time, I should have dropped him back to his house. The blessing is huge. Isn't it? I mean, it is as big as having a huge house or even more, health care expenses are that huge.
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@JudyEv (326805)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 May
@vandana7 Certainly it is a huge blessing.
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@aninditasen (15804)
• Raurkela, India
9 May
I haven't had any such experience ealier that too with a bank customer.
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
10 May
Blessings are kinda, maybe only words. But they are felt. At least, I felt his blessings...genuine words, I felt. Have been elated since then, for no other reason. It has given me such confidence. :)
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@aninditasen (15804)
• Raurkela, India
13 May
@vandana7 I have faith in God and have experienced miracles.
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@snowy22315 (171309)
• United States
9 May
It was so sweet of you to help.
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
10 May
As I mentioned to somebody else, it was selfish part of my personality which "helped". The first benefit was to my ego. After all, he trusted me, a total stranger so he held my hand out of so many people. Being singled out for something like this, in itself an indication of trustworthiness. Then, when others looked at us, they possibly appreciated me, like you did. While I did not think of such ego factors then, we cannot deny that we feel good when we help others. My other selfish reason was my father...I hoped if he ever needed help, somebody would return favor. So in all, there was a lot of selfish motive there in that help. :) But his blessings despite such selfishness, took me by surprise.
@RebeccasFarm (86976)
• United States
9 May
You are so kind.
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
12 May
Not kind. First, he held my hand. I really had not choice. Kindness would be had I offered to take him around. But I cannot deny that my ego did not feel the boost. He trusted me. Right? And others watching me too must have thought "she is so nice". LOL I am just extremely honest about such things. Did I do it for that? No. Did I realize that it is happening? Yes. Did I enjoy it? Of course. LOL
@RasmaSandra (74146)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 May
That was a lovely story, I know that in many ways God has blessed me especially not having any health issues and not taking any medication, I say a morning prayer to thank the Lord for all I have and for another day and say the Lord's Prayer before bed,
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
12 May
Most people do not realize what a blessing health is. It is bigger than the cost of a house, if we consider the health costs for some of the ailments.
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@just4him (308801)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 May
I'm glad you felt blessed. Yes, many times. Have a wonderful day.
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
9 May
Thanks Valerie...Hugs...feeling charmed today...strange feeling...if I could describe the expression on his face, I would...but I am kinda....did I really walk with god...how stupid have I been, I should have insisted on dropping him back...all after thoughts.
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@just4him (308801)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 May
@vandana7 Don't condemn yourself for after thoughts.
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@dya80dya (34246)
9 May
You are very kind.
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@vandana7 (99140)
• India
10 May
Frankly, it was not kindness. It was kinda, he trusted me, so held my hand. It felt good ego wise. Then, the feeling that if it was my father, hopefully somebody will help him like I do, so that extra care. Selfish on both counts.