We all get frustrated and tired which does not mean we stop caring for people. Sometimes we need time for self to clear it all out and maintain individuality.
Being a Grad student and claiming self as a Business incorporates a whole new tax bracket that I am very unfamiliar with. I did not realize the scope of this.
I went to do my taxes last Thurs night. I was tired and got frustrated. I was encouraged to get with someone that knew this kind of business, to know what to claim etc.
I was walking at night, there is much country in these parts and I like to walk and listen to music, usually along with my dog King.
I was crossing the railroad tracks and came upon all these major credit cards, Drivers License, medications, syringes, pictures of granchildren, etc.etc.etc. They were all spread out from the railroad tracks to the light pole. I could tell someone had stolen this ladies pocket book.
I was tired and felt like not getting involved. This was the 2nd time I had come across a persons belongings. here it is I am tired, frustrated, much business on my mind etc.
The last time I had come across a person's personal and essential information I had to call all these numbers to contact the person.
I was offered $50.00 by the white male military man and his wife, but I turned it down. I told the guy to spend it on his young daughters. He insisted I take it and I refused, expressed gratitude and that was that.
So here it is, I stopped my walking and picked up all these major credit cards maybe 8-10, medications, syringes etc. All that was on my mind was this lady needs her things, is a diabetic etc. I was dropping stuff due to how much stuff I found in the road and in the grass.
I got to the ladies house and knocked for a while after asking directions how to get there.
When she finally answered she told me to hold on after I had knocked in the front, back and finally on the side window.
I figured the lady was calling the police, me a black man with all these credit cards, drivers License etc at 9:30 p.m. at a white women's house telling her I had her personal belongings etc.etc.etc.
The police came after I saw them coming through the back. I explained the situation quickly, Lol! I had to fill out a police report etc.
The lady was greatful, cried, asked to give me a hug and gave me a kiss on the cheek. She was the biggest lady I had ever seen respecfully and wearing a oxygen mask, confined to a wheel chair and hard of hearing recovering from a assortment of illnesses. She showed me pictures of her grandchildren I had found and was elated I found the game she had bought for her 3 year old grandaughter.
Being a counselor I gave her the number to the facility to receive all kinds of aide and various assisting agencies that can help her with her medications. She also informed me her husband had recently passed. She has a son that works at Walmart and one that works to the prison, but she needs more help than that.
I sought no compensation from the lady, the same as I did not with the guy I mentioned.
Some told me I should have, but that is just not me...
I left and wondered why I had to come across these circumstances being I was telling God what I needed done, Lol!
Anyway, I heard T.D. Jakes preaching coincidentally that night as I flipped on the t.v. and he stated to be a Blessing to people when You are seeking to be Blessed...
I still have to get with someone on my taxes tonight after Bible class. Wish me well...
Peace!
Posted By: WILLIAM W. HEMMANS III
Wednesday, January 25th 2006 at 3:10PM
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