Author Topic: I Cried Because I Have No New Shoes Until I Found A Man Without Feet (Read 3077 times)

wolfpack823 · « **on:** May 01, 2010, 10:40:29 AM »

Sharing with you an article I published in www.buzzle.com.
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This is a true to life encounter with the author and a Nameless Woman. It happened today; 16th of May 2008.
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I was exiting a store this morning, when a woman approached me and asked a stick of cigarette. I told her I donâ€™t have any, besides I only smoke when I hit the rock bottom. She told me she was very hungry. I said, "If you are, why are you asking for a cigarette instead of food". She said, "It is easier for people to give cigarette than give food." I normally donâ€™t trust stranger because of my training in crime prevention, but somehow, I thought what if she really is. I invited her to the restaurant across the street and ordered her breakfast. I watched her eat like she never eats for a long time. I asked her if she got kids, she said, she got 3 left on her friendâ€™s house. I ordered take home for the kids as well. When she is done, she grabbed my hand, and kissed it, I was taken aback. She asked my name and saidâ€™ "Thank You." I told her, "I am one of those nameless faces you meet everyday." I saw her cried. I told her goodbye and take care and patted her shoulder. I went to my car, I turned back and she was still there looking at me, still staring at me until I am gone out of the parking lot.

While driving, I feel there is something building up in my chest, and I started crying. I came from a third world where food is scarce and I am lucky because my family has enough, but to see somebody starving here struck me. While we are the one that make or unmake our lives, I am not prejudice to judge her sufferings and the sufferings of millions like her in the world. She mirrors to me the reality of lifeâ€¦IT IS NEVER BEEN FAIR. All of a sudden I was embarrassed because I complained so much to God why He took away some people I love dearly, spent long hours praying asking for answers. I feel guilty because I have all the basic things I need to live, which are denied to the many. That woman is a reflection of my greed, greed to seek the happiness that I thought was denied to me. I suddenly woke up and realized that the pains I have been carrying are not necessary. And there goes the saying: "I CRIED BECAUSE I HAVE NO SHOES, UNTIL ONE DAY I FOUND A MAN WITHOUT FEET." and yet he is happy. Thanks for that nameless woman; she is just very ordinary, however, she did extra ordinary things for me.

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2010, 10:44:19 AM »

mahinuklog man sad ta ani oi!

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wolfpack823 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2010, 10:49:33 AM »

That really happened and it changed me a lot. My son died in 2001 and yet, I was not able to move on, until I realized that everything happens for a reason.

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grazie7y · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2010, 11:20:08 AM »

That really happened and it changed me a lot. My son died in 2001 and yet, I was not able to move on, until I realized that everything happens for a reason.

I am sorry for your loss, wolf. I hope pretty soon you'll find peace in your heart knowing your son is in God's care now.

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wolfpack823 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2010, 08:21:10 PM »

Thank you. He is all I got and it was hard, and still is.

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Bambi · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2010, 08:35:08 PM »

That really happened and it changed me a lot. My son died in 2001 and yet, I was not able to move on, until I realized that everything happens for a reason.

Welcome to TB wolfpack 823. Thanks for the interesting thread you`ve posted. I feel sorry to know of your son`s earlier death. My mother left short before last Christmas. My father died Feb. 1991...I do terribly miss them. A child death could be unbearable for the parents...your son is with you most of the time, he`s always in your heart.

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wolfpack823 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2010, 08:48:50 PM »

Thank you.

He was 4 when he left me. I was in the US and he was in the Philippines. His loss is a very expensive exchange for my dreams. If I can turn back the time, I will never, never leave him in exchange of what I have now. Life is really short...

I was not even there on his funeral....

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Bambi · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2010, 08:56:20 PM »

Thank you.

He was 4 when he left me. I was in the US and he was in the Philippines. His loss is a very expensive exchange for my dreams. If I can turn back the time, I will never, never leave him in exchange of what I have now. Life is really short...

I was not even there on his funeral....

Really sad. He was too young to die. You know, he is an angel and he is guiding your way... He is always kept in your heart.

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wolfpack823 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2010, 09:08:06 PM »

I know, thank you Bambi.

Lisod kaayo hangtod karon dili man madawat lisod pero I need to move on man kay naa pa man akong ginikanan og mga pag-umangkon nga gitabangan.

Hulam lang ang tanan... mubo ra gyud ang kinabuhi.

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Bambi · « **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2010, 09:14:42 PM »

I know, thank you Bambi.

Lisod kaayo hangtod karon dili man madawat lisod pero I need to move on man kay naa pa man akong ginikanan og mga pag-umangkon nga gitabangan.

Hulam lang ang tanan... mubo ra gyud ang kinabuhi.

...mao bitaw ni giingon sa ahong kaila nga ningkalit lang ug panaw ang iyang 23 anyos nga ulitawo padulong for a job interview in Cebu as an Engr. graduate. Dili gjod kuno lalim, dili ikatandi sa ubang hadoul sa kinabuhi..ginikanan ug bana/asawa ba ang mouna. Ampo lang kanunay! It is a kind of a blessings that you can support the others....normally, we must have to work for our children, right?

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lindy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 01, 2010, 11:26:20 PM »

Welcome to TB wolfpack and sorry to hear your loss of a loveone. I hope pinaagi sa atong kalanrakas diri sa TB maibsan ug gamay ang imong mga kamingaw ug kagul anan nga naagian.

That really happened and it changed me a lot. My son died in 2001 and yet, I was not able to move on, until I realized that everything happens for a reason.

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Scarb · « **Reply #11 on:** May 02, 2010, 12:13:13 AM »

That really happened and it changed me a lot. My son died in 2001 and yet, I was not able to move on, until I realized that everything happens for a reason.

kalooy ba

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chicogon · « **Reply #12 on:** May 02, 2010, 01:58:28 AM »

He was 4 when he left me. I was in the US and he was in the Philippines. His loss is a very expensive exchange for my dreams. If I can turn back the time, I will never, never leave him in exchange of what I have now. Life is really short...
I was not even there on his funeral....

Sorry for your loss. Yours is a very sad story... and a painful one. I pray for you and your family's healing.

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Scarb · « **Reply #13 on:** May 02, 2010, 02:02:56 AM »

maayo pa daw kita ang mopanaw kysa kita ang mahibilin > napakasakit...!

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wolfpack823 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 02, 2010, 02:13:51 AM »

Thank You.

I never thought I can talk about it now without breaking down. Joshua's (his name) memories still engulfed me.

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alycxs · « **Reply #15 on:** May 02, 2010, 05:49:24 AM »

Thank You.

I never thought I can talk about it now without breaking down. Joshua's (his name) memories still engulfed me.

They say time will heal all things but I don't know how that really works. I lost my older brother in 2006 from a motorcycle accident, back then, we didn't have enough money for me to pay for a ticket to get home. I still look back with regrets of the time lost but now I can think of the funny memories without crying.

Hopefully, someday you can smile and remember all the good memories without your heart breaking. :-)

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Happy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2010, 06:26:19 AM »

Sorry for your lost Wolf.
Dili nako ma imagine ang kasakit sa imong gibati, but I'm sure nga labaw pa sa kasakit sa akong gibati, when I almost lost my dad last year

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statesville · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2010, 11:38:07 AM »

Wolf you have my sympathy, though I cannot fathom the depth of your pain
just let the Lord handle it, put it in His hands.

"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow.
For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth
for a little time, and then vanisheth away" James 5:14

We are all going to die someday, young and old, when? only the Lord knows
sakit kaayo sa nahabilin, a kind of pain that no medication can relieve.
Better be ready to meet thy Maker.

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wolfpack823 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2010, 07:43:33 PM »

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Wolf you have my sympathy, though I cannot fathom the depth of your pain
just let the Lord handle it, put it in His hands.

"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow.
For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth
for a little time, and then vanisheth away" James 5:14

We are all going to die someday, young and old, when? only the Lord knows
sakit kaayo sa nahabilin, a kind of pain that no medication can relieve.
Better be ready to meet thy Maker.
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I know, there is no ages when it is time to go. My Dad, escaped death many times in his lifetime, but my Joshua failed in his 4. That experience taught me that life is really short, we need to make the best out of it.

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statesville · « **Reply #19 on:** May 07, 2010, 11:47:10 PM »

Mao gyud tinood, live from day to day kay wala ta masayud unsay plano sa Ginoo ugma
pasalamat lang ta sa mga grasya nga nadawat, nagtuoo gyud ko nga kon
dili pa nimo panahon mamatay sama aning gitawag nilag near-death experience unya balik kabuhi

Wolf, in my life kaduha ko ni attempt ug suicide I just gave up gusto nako tapos na tanan
this happened years ago didto pa ko sa Pinas, but by the grace of God buhi
pa ko and then I realized that the Lord has plans for me.
I met someone who witnessed to me and told me about the saving plan of God.
By the Lord's mercy, He saved me from the pit of hell, and now enjoying all the blessings.
Karon bisan pa man dia ko sa layong lugar paningkamot sa panginabuhi para
usab makatabang sa akong mga igsoon, pag-umangkon esp my old father
sila dinha sa Pinas, I say my prayers daily and never forget to thank the Lord for everything.

Remember, we are all nothing but dust, just like the pilgrims passing by in this world.
"Let the Lord run your life, just sit back and enjoy the ride"

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wolfpack823 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 07, 2010, 11:53:40 PM »

Mao gyud tinood, live from day to day kay wala ta masayud unsay plano sa Ginoo ugma
pasalamat lang ta sa mga grasya nga nadawat, nagtuoo gyud ko nga kon
dili pa nimo panahon mamatay sama aning gitawag nilag near-death experience unya balik kabuhi

Wolf, in my life kaduha ko ni attempt ug suicide I just gave up gusto nako tapos na tanan
this happened years ago didto pa ko sa Pinas, but by the grace of God buhi
pa ko and then I realized that the Lord has plans for me.
I met someone who witnessed to me and told me about the saving plan of God.
By the Lord's mercy, He saved me from the pit of hell, and now enjoying all the blessings.
Karon bisan pa man dia ko sa layong lugar paningkamot sa panginabuhi para
usab makatabang sa akong mga igsoon, pag-umangkon esp my old father
sila dinha sa Pinas, I say my prayers daily and never forget to thank the Lord for everything.

Remember, we are all nothing but dust, just like the pilgrims passing by in this world.
"Let the Lord run your life, just sit back and enjoy the ride"

I know what it feels being at the end of the rope and you want to end everything. I believe in pre-destiny, that God has laid down my destiny before I was even conceived. And taking Joshua away was part of my destiny...

When I am in trouble I always tell God. "LORD MAKE THINGS RIGHT EVEN IF HURTS, YOUR WILL BE DONE." and it always surprised me, I survived all his plans.

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kalamay de bohol · « **Reply #21 on:** May 08, 2010, 09:19:51 PM »

Sharing with you an article I published in www.buzzle.com.
=========================
This is a true to life encounter with the author and a Nameless Woman. It happened today; 16th of May 2008.
=========================
I was exiting a store this morning, when a woman approached me and asked a stick of cigarette. I told her I donâ€™t have any, besides I only smoke when I hit the rock bottom. She told me she was very hungry. I said, "If you are, why are you asking for a cigarette instead of food". She said, "It is easier for people to give cigarette than give food." I normally donâ€™t trust stranger because of my training in crime prevention, but somehow, I thought what if she really is. I invited her to the restaurant across the street and ordered her breakfast. I watched her eat like she never eats for a long time. I asked her if she got kids, she said, she got 3 left on her friendâ€™s house. I ordered take home for the kids as well. When she is done, she grabbed my hand, and kissed it, I was taken aback. She asked my name and saidâ€™ "Thank You." I told her, "I am one of those nameless faces you meet everyday." I saw her cried. I told her goodbye and take care and patted her shoulder. I went to my car, I turned back and she was still there looking at me, still staring at me until I am gone out of the parking lot.

While driving, I feel there is something building up in my chest, and I started crying. I came from a third world where food is scarce and I am lucky because my family has enough, but to see somebody starving here struck me. While we are the one that make or unmake our lives, I am not prejudice to judge her sufferings and the sufferings of millions like her in the world. She mirrors to me the reality of lifeâ€¦IT IS NEVER BEEN FAIR. All of a sudden I was embarrassed because I complained so much to God why He took away some people I love dearly, spent long hours praying asking for answers. I feel guilty because I have all the basic things I need to live, which are denied to the many. That woman is a reflection of my greed, greed to seek the happiness that I thought was denied to me. I suddenly woke up and realized that the pains I have been carrying are not necessary. And there goes the saying: "I CRIED BECAUSE I HAVE NO SHOES, UNTIL ONE DAY I FOUND A MAN WITHOUT FEET." and yet he is happy. Thanks for that nameless woman; she is just very ordinary, however, she did extra ordinary things for me.

how sad....

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