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Who is Watching the Store? Caring for Those in Need by Nikki Willhite Every now and then we have an experience that makes us sad, and not happy with the way things are going in our world. Such was my last trip to the hospital. I was not a patient...which was a plus, but I was so struck by something else that it made me very sad. I had occasion to sit in the waiting area by the front door, where I had a full view out the entry doors and a good look at everyone arriving and departing. What did I see that disturbed me? I saw taxi cabs. I saw lots and lots of taxi cabs. Patients were coming in via cab, and released patients were leaving, via cab. A lot of them were elderly people. It seemed so sad to me. There are times in life when everyone needs help. One of the times we are most vulnerable is when we are sick. A few decades ago it was a big thing when you went to the hospital. Your spouse and family members made it a point to take you to the hospital, stay by your side, and then bring you home and care for you. Now people are either driving themselves to the hospital for surgeries, or taking cabs. I have to wonder if anyone is even coming to see them as they recover from their procedures. Why is this happening? Why are people that need help so alone? There are a lot of answers to this question, but I think two of them rise to the top, or bottom, of the list. The first reason would be the breakup of the family. A Lot of people are now single, and without the support of a loving spouse. Also, many people have chosen not to have children, or else the children have moved away or just don't care. The other reason is that people are just too busy. Everyone is working, and no one can spare the time to help other people. How sad. I think of the sick and helpless, the widows and widowers, and other people who are alone or afflicted in some manner. There is no one available to help them. The compassion level of our society has never been so low. Yet what could more important than helping others in need? Is not loving our neighbor one of the most important responsibilities we have on this earth? Yet, how many people even know their neighbors these days, let alone what they are going through? This is a sad commentary on our society, and it doesn't look like things are going to change any time soon. I hope I am wrong, because I think that some day, as a people, we are going to be held accountable for this neglect. Look for ways to help other in need. Sometimes just one person can make a big difference. When you have a choice, choose to be compassionate. Someone needs to stand behind the counter and mind the store. People matter.   About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!

 

 

 

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