Bundles ...

 

"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another."

Charles Dickens

Out through the window, I observe random neighbors walking by through the blowing snow. Some are hauling bags of garbage to the dumpster, while others are quickly walking their beloved pets. With stocking hats pulled down across their faces and pajamas hanging down beneath heavy winter coats, one wonders which neighbor is which.

Another neighbor seems to be timidly sneaking up by the fence. He sets down a bulky object which I immediately recognize as a sleeping bag. As though word has leaked out, here comes another who drapes a combo of hat, gloves, and scarf across the fence. Yet another with a bulky blanket! The stock pile grows waiting for anyone in need.

Later, I glance outside to notice it has stopped snowing. The donated offerings are long gone, and my heart remembers the kind hearted actions of others. My spirits are uplifted with the reminder there are endless good people in this world, and how we must join in with them. I bundle up, brave the wind, and scrape the snow off my neighbor's car!