Give
By G
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
Philippines
August 24, 2023 7:50pm CST
………. And you will receive. I believe it is true. I helped someone yesterday in small way. I gave the person in charge of the apartment complex a loaf of bread, a jar of peanut butter, two oranges, and three apples. She is 65 years old, yet she cannot retire because she needs money to survive. She told me that she is exhausted and wants to rest, but she doesn't have a choice. While I was unpacking my belongings from our short trip, her sister brought me a tub of pancit bihon (Filipino rice noodles). I was moved by their gesture because, despite not having enough, they found a way to offer or share what they did have.
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@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
25 Aug 23
I have noticed that good deeds are always repaid when we least expect it to happen.
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@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
25 Aug 23
@freelancermariagrace I am doing okay getting ready to have meetings on the phone with my mental health doctors early next week.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
26 Aug 23
@Deepizzaguy Alright. You got this
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Aug 23
Indeed. They say that the more we give, the more we gain. I love helping people in the best way I can without asking anything in return. Anyway, how are you?
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
25 Aug 23
I am pleased that this gesture from you and the ladies made your day Gracie.
It is so good to share some kindness.
Food is a good way to do it too.
God bless you.for your kind heart Gracie.
God bless you.for your kind heart Gracie.3 people like this
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Aug 23
Thank you, my sweet friend. I am sure you'd do the same thing, too. Sharing is caring. God bless you, too. 
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
31 Aug 23
@freelancermariagrace Thank you Gracie God bless you abundantly xo
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Aug 23
Yes, she was over the moon, Amber. A little kindness goes a long way. Anyway, I hope you were able to do your grocery shopping
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
25 Aug 23
That is sad to hear about your neighbor. She's already 65, can't she draw from her retirement (SSS)? I am not sure what's the minimum retiring age there now, but my mom who is not yet 65 was able to retire from teaching during the pandemic.
She is fortunate to have someone as caring and generous as you for a neighbor. I believe that every good deed that we do will not be for nothing someday.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Aug 23
I did not ask about her SSS. Maybe she has one, but not enough to meet her daily needs. That's wonderful to hear. I hope she enjoys her retirement years. What did she teach in school? My mother used to be a Biology teacher.
Also, thank you. A little kindness can go a long way. 
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Aug 23
Yes, I am sad, too. She does not have enough retirement savings, that is why.
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@jefferson126 (3670)
• Shenzhen, China
25 Aug 23
Now it's more often the elderly still work due to financial stress,although some of them already reached age of retirement.the elderly just can do low-pay job,high-pay job were occupied by the youth,it's sad.Appriciate your generous behaviour.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Aug 23
That is how difficult life is these days. That is correct. Some elderly people are underpaid.
And thank you for acknowledging my gesture. How are you doing?
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@jefferson126 (3670)
• Shenzhen, China
25 Aug 23
@freelancermariagrace ,I am doing well,but now i am worry about Japan pour nuclear radiation water into ocean,it will damage and pollute all ocean creatures.We don't dare to eat seafoods now.
