Comments on: Behind the Scenes: It Broke Me https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me Living the Adventure, Telling the Stories Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:37:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 By: Mel https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/#comment-18392 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 20:48:10 +0000 http://barefootmel.com/?p=7569#comment-18392 There were many times when I felt all I could do was pray, too…and there’s nothing wrong with that. Prayer is always good. :) This man was different, though…there was something we could do, without even getting out of our car no less, and that’s why we chose to help him. You are a blessing, friend…I hope your week is going well. :)

]]> By: Mel https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/#comment-18389 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:31:50 +0000 http://barefootmel.com/?p=7569#comment-18389 The way you are reaching out to Eddie and making a difference in his life is really beautiful. It’s so easy to just walk by…thank you for not doing that. Blessings, friend…thank you for sharing this. :)

]]> By: Holly @ The Belle Mere https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/#comment-18387 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:54:57 +0000 http://barefootmel.com/?p=7569#comment-18387 Wow. That is tough. You are such a compassionate soul. Blessings to you. I went to college in Austin where there was a large number of homeless who congregated around campus. It was sad and scary to be around them. Most were mentally ill. I know I did not handle it well and I would like to handle it differently, but I am often unsure what would help and what would hurt. Usually, I just offer a silent prayer for them. Thanks for getting me to think more about it.

]]> By: Tam https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/#comment-18386 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:16:58 +0000 http://barefootmel.com/?p=7569#comment-18386 There’s this guy, Eddie, who begs at the stoplights near work. He asked me once for shoes, and I bought him shoes. The other day he said he had the flu and was sick, so I got him a bottle of water and a cold and flu remedy. He has asked me for seeds to plant on the sidewalk so that he and the other beggars in the area can have food. September is Spring out here in South Africa and I plan on giving him a tray of seedlings for tomatoes, carrots, spinach, potato. I have no idea what Eddie’s story is. But I help where I can.

In Buddhism, we are reminded by beggars that Buddha too would go from village to village and teach for a bowl of food. Sure, there are those who beg so that they can get high or buy alcohol, but if Eddie is asking for seeds to plant for food, I reckon he’s a genuine guy and wants to help the other homeless people around him.

I see Eddie every day. He reminds me to be humble and grateful. I have no idea what I do for him, but he has become a great teacher.

]]> By: Mel https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/#comment-18383 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 03:29:33 +0000 http://barefootmel.com/?p=7569#comment-18383 Thank you for stopping by, Sarah! Blessings. :)

]]> By: Mel https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/#comment-18382 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 03:26:44 +0000 http://barefootmel.com/?p=7569#comment-18382 Thank you for sharing that, friend. It’s a continual thing for me, too…to remember that I am so incredibly blessed and taken care of. I can’t believe that sometimes I justify complaining about the silliest things when I’ve got the reminder of true need in my heart forever. Blessings, friend…I hope you have a great week. :)

]]> By: Mel https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/#comment-18381 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 03:17:21 +0000 http://barefootmel.com/?p=7569#comment-18381 You’re welcome. :) I know what you’re saying…I’m thankful that my heart broke over this man, too. God used it all to teach me to have more compassion for others. Blessings, friend. :)

]]> By: Mel https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/#comment-18380 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 03:13:38 +0000 http://barefootmel.com/?p=7569#comment-18380 Thank you, Angie, for your sweet words. :) Blessings to you, friend!

]]> By: Mel https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/#comment-18379 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 03:11:48 +0000 http://barefootmel.com/?p=7569#comment-18379 Yep, I’ve felt that many times, and I still do. I don’t think there’s an easy answer for it here on earth, but someday we’ll know why God allows these kinds of things to happen.

]]> By: Mel https://barefootmel.com/behind-the-scenes-it-broke-me/#comment-18378 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 02:59:09 +0000 http://barefootmel.com/?p=7569#comment-18378 Oh, that just breaks my heart. :( Those kinds of experiences remain whether we’d like to forget them or not…but I am so thankful for that Hope we have. And praying that sweet boy will find that Hope, too. Blessings, friend…thank you for sharing this.

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