Just the thought of giving....

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Felt a little bad I wasn't able to share anything to street walkers Perla and Arnel. They are wife and husband, I learned after an awkward question I casually threw last time we talked - 'And where is your husband?' Perla simply pointed to Arnel. Sigh! I did wonder how they were related but didn't figure wife and husband. Perla is six years older. She had a stroke last year and that accounts for the older look. Perla expressed that she wanted to have snacks at night but the budget seems to be lacking for extra food. Right away, I thought of buying a raisin loaf or banana bread or mamon or ensaymada for them. The thought of surprising them with goodies made me feel so happy already. Done with my daily chores, I rested and had a second viewing of 'A Dog's Journey.' I had forgotten the story but did remember liking the melancholic saga two years back. From out of the blue, a food delivery stopped by our gate. Surprised, I was in disbelief that someone could actually be giving me food. My cousin's wife Malou was supporting her friend who recently opened an Inanas food kiosk near my place. Instead of ordering for herself, she ordered for us. Thus my stomach ballooned with Pansit Lukban (with bagnet), Lumpiang Togue, grilled chicken, and Spanish bread. What is the saying - when you give, you will receive a hundredfold? Gosh, I was just thinking of giving, and I have already received! Grateful, I spent the rest of the day watching old favorites - August Rush, Shanghai Noon, and Something Wicked This Way Comes.