CHANGING LITTLE

I had a trip in Iligan City, Philippines where bombing are frequent. I have met some friends. While were eating, a street kid asked for food by just extending his arms while his palm was half closed. His face was like a baby with tearful eyes. Seeing him was a different feeling, for me it is special experience. In just split second I gave the food I am eating and the soft drink. I noticed that they were amazed of what I have had done.

Then I started to talk about them. Our talk focused on treating them nicely. Then they started talking about how they have mistreated them. And they realized how cruel they were to them.

The next day, one of my friends told me her story about what happened last night. This was her story. While she was buying food in a carenderia for her supper a street kid asked her for a cup of rice. Then she bought the street kid a cup of rice in an instant. She can’t believed of what she had done because before she used to be cruel to them. She was so thankful about her change.

I was so happy of the impact of our previous conversation. It changed her view to the street children. I hope I can do more for them. Not just by informing the people on how to treat them but by giving them food and shelter even just for bed time.