The Well - La Source

A Day Program for Women and Women with Children

Gratitudes & Inspirations Cont'd

Service to Humanity

The only true way to happiness is fellow service to humanity. This gift of life is what we have to share. My life will become better when I make other lives better. Humankind will be changed: my life, my work, and my family. In life, we aren't really prepared when we lose something. “Rebirth” is being prepared to do what God has to offer you. True happiness is love of others and thyself - understanding and total communication.  I love you all at The Well for your fellow service to humanity. “Thank you - you deserve a lot of Respect!" My purpose is survival and The Well helps. In my life, as soon as I knew that The Well was a “place” - a safe place - where women got together, I listened. I made a move to keep on going there. May the clown that I am … the creation that I am … continue to grow and put smiles on people's faces.

Anne R.

 Please Don’t Judge Me By My Clothes

Please don’t judge me by my clothes. I have the best wardrobe. I always look nice now. I even got a new winter coat the other day from Madelaine, the really nice volunteer at The Well. It keeps me real warm, especially with all the walking I have to do with the buses being on strike.

 

I had a beautiful fancy outfit that I wore at Christmas. I got it because I was in the Fall Fashion Show.  I had beautiful shoes too. I know how good I looked!

 

I don’t mean to complain but people think that because I dress so well now that I have enough. I have only enough to pay my rent and bills each month. I don’t have enough food to eat. I go to The Well to get a nice hot lunch every day. I also get canned food from their Emergency Food Room.

 

Before the bus strike started, sometimes the outreach workers had extra bus tickets so I could take the bus to come in for bingo or karaoke or yoga - but the tickets are supposed to be for medical appointments only. But when there were extras, I got some which was really nice to have in the cold weather. I really like coming so I can talk to my friends. I don’t want to be alone all the time.

 

I am grateful for all the gifts from The Well but please don’t judge me by my clothes.

 

Anonymous

 Attitude

 Live simply,

Love generously

Care deeply,

Speak kindly,

Leave the rest to God.

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass ...

It's about learning to dance in the rain.

To all "Serenity Stepping Sisters"

Contributed by Laura