tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post7414527975568121906..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: Africa Mercy - Poverty: One Nurse's JourneySharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-16021702017634161932015-03-10T20:25:18.175-07:002015-03-10T20:25:18.175-07:00Yes, only a drop, but an important drop. Trying to...Yes, only a drop, but an important drop. Trying to remember that. Thanks so much for the follow, Ann. I enjoyed reading your story today at your blog and know your life can't be easy. I love your positive attitude and feel your memoir could help many people. I hope you'll come back often. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-21066718385738493172015-03-10T20:20:44.613-07:002015-03-10T20:20:44.613-07:00I know. I feel sad too. I try to remember I'm ...I know. I feel sad too. I try to remember I'm responsible most for those around me and for whom I can actually do something....love thy neighbor, as the bible says. It may only be a drop in the ocean, but it's something. I remember Marilyn posting something on this subject awhile back. It's hard for the Mercy team too. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-26395305798794127632015-03-10T18:30:48.874-07:002015-03-10T18:30:48.874-07:00Hi, Sharon. I'm so glad you came over to my bl...Hi, Sharon. I'm so glad you came over to my blog and clicked on the Follower icon. I was going to come back and comment after I clicked on yours, and domestic duties interrupted. But I'm back. When I found you through Denise Covey's blog, I was so impressed with this post by Marilyn. We are indeed so blessed. My daughter and I live in a small duplex, only one bedroom downstairs so I sleep in the living room to be closer to her should she need me at night. But we have warm space, and I don't complain because I know there are people in our country and others who are homeless through no fault of their own, sleeping on the ground; and hungry, and sick with no medical help. I would be VERY ungrateful if I complained when we have everything we need. Sadly, as the comments above note, we can't provide everyone with what they need. We just have to do whatever we can. One at a time, as Mother Teresa did. A drop in the ocean, but how many drops would that be if those who could help did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-45657497059503689922015-03-10T15:50:55.476-07:002015-03-10T15:50:55.476-07:00Hi Sharon. Perspective is the word. I recall the p...Hi Sharon. Perspective is the word. I recall the phrase, "One's man's trash is another man's treasure." It has taken time but I know what that means. Still, I feel such pain at what they're experiencing and suffering. This answers my previous question of how much help can the Mercy Ship give. Sadly, never enough. That has to be heartbreaking for all.<br /><br />Thank you, Sharon.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-36935572824324051392015-03-10T09:47:13.357-07:002015-03-10T09:47:13.357-07:00I think it comes down to one's perspective. On...I think it comes down to one's perspective. One man's poverty is another man's fortune, you might say, and all of us must deal with the cards we've been dealt. I suppose a "rich" day in the scenario above is like having someone buy your meds. Thanks for your comment,Sia!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-10992011983669060942015-03-10T05:57:50.604-07:002015-03-10T05:57:50.604-07:00Most of us in the western world, even those who li...Most of us in the western world, even those who live below the poverty line, haven't a clue what real poverty is. I'm very thankful I live here, in the States.<br /><br />But even here there are people who can't afford the cost of medicine. Many wouldn't know what it's like to eat three meals a day. They celebrate having something to eat for the day. There are those who have a place to live but can't afford electricity. It shouldn't be but it is.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing Marilyn's post.<br /><br /><a href="http://siamckye.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye Over Coffee</a> ~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.com