I sat next to Dash and Dash had another cute little boy sit on his other side. I noticed this little boy had dipping sauce and crackers. One of those pack of 6 crackers with peanut butter in between.
I unknowingly, questioned him. I asked,"Is that all you are eating for lunch?"
He replied, "Oh, my mom says that this will be the last day my lunch will be like this. I have to eat it all and then my lunch will go back to normal."
He eagerly volunteered to eat the french fries when offered and he even said he would take the honey mustard packet. He was so polite and happy.
I responded, "Oh, OK and thought nothing more of it.
Mr. Incredible had to leave before the lunch period was over because he had a job interview over the phone. We had announced that we needed to get going so that hopefully we would have a job offer.
The little boy next to Dash piped out with a complete story. He said, My mom just lost her job and my dad's job doesn't make much. She says we may lose our home and we won't have a lot of extras or go places, etc. etc!
I felt like someone just SLAPPED me in the face. I couldn't breathe and my eyes stung and I couldn't help but hold back the tears. Oh my goodness this little boy was carrying the weight of the world on his little shoulders. He was worrying about things that no little boy should have to worry about.
WE are so blessed. Mr. Incredible lost his job but we have money we have opportunities coming through our doors. I want this boy and all little children to be able to eat lunch and to eat freely.
Jan, has on her a blog CHANGE FOR CHANGE! WE are donating all of our loose change to Dash's classroom and inviting any class member to donate and bring in change as well. This way ANYONE who's parents have lost their jobs or who has just forgotten their money will be able to partake from this jar. It's not much but it helps and the children love the idea.
So, HELP someone in your area and donate your loose change. It is a time for change!
The job situation is getting worse in Charlotte. More jobs were lost. There was a job fair here and in 2 hours all jobs were filled.
Thank you for your prayers things are looking good for us.
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A little. Boy at church told me the same thing about their home and I wanted to cry. Times are tough. I'm losing my job too.
Breaks my heart too Goose. I hate it. I've been having dreams the past four nights that I'm losing my job and I don't even work right now. I'm stressing for everyone, and the "what if" factor.
so very sad. none of us are safe with this scary economy. lots of prayers and faith will pull us through.
It is always in the perspective isn't it?
Thanks for the tears of my own.
Life is most definitely fragile and TOO hard for a lot of little ones....I want to give to all of them, but sometimes all you can do is say a prayer...I will do that right NOW.
There are many stories like this in my children's school too. We worry about us too. My husband works in computer analyst stuff for a bank! They say they are stable but their stock has dropped from $80 per share to $11 per share. Supposedly no layoffs are coming but we all know how quickly that can change.
Still, like you, we can be grateful that there is still opportunity out there. He had a recruiter call just last week and he isn't even looking to change jobs. I am at home and can get whatever crap job I had to- IF I had to to help out. We have every reason to be grateful because, even if layoffs come, we to still have access to opportunity.
Finally I *LOVE* the idea of donating the change to the kids classrooms for those who might otherwise go without. That is a fantastic use of the 'change for change' concept.
And yet, we have reason
Change for change. What a sweet blessing for your son's class.
Prayers to a bigger and better job for Mr. I
This brings tears to my eyes. No little child should have to worry about things of this sort. I wish I could help that little guy and his family out! I'm praying for you and your husband! There is power in prayer!
I'm going to be posting this change for change on my blog tom.! Thank you for sharing this idea!
You know me, any chance to cry and I take it! What a sweet little boy. Our family has already signed up for the change for change. But I need to post it on my blog. Thanks for the reminder. m
My heart just sunk. The boy should have a bat and a ball in his little hand. And a fry too. This made me so very sad. I just keep hearing the stories and it seems like they are pouring in, not just here and there.
I love your idea on the change in the class. I think I am going to extend it beyond my counters and go abroad too. We have to be prepared to help out others. I have a huge feeling about this. I heart Goose.
ohhh how sad! the cracker thing worries me, it wasn't by one of the tainted pb, was it?!!
Oh my goodness, I would have cried right there on the spot too. It's a good reminder for us to always be thankful..sigh..
I shed a tear too. things are only going to get worse, but if we have faith, we can get through it.
When I think my life is in the pits, I remember all those who are out there who are having it worse.. I pray for them and you.
take care my friend.
How sad. Great idea for change for change! I will pass this on!
Hope Mr. I gets a job soon! Just keep the faith...it will work out.
I really did pray for you last night.
So sad. I love Jan's change for change idea. Thanks for reminding me.
I hate that...I hate that everyone can't just be comfortable...have enough food and a place to sleep that is comfy and clean...
It's harder when I hear about children though! :)
Thanks for the idea!
I just found out today that I might lose my job due to all the budget cuts to education here in Utah.
That story touched my heart...I had been ignoring the Change for Change on Jan's blog...I don't know why. Thought it was a great idea from a great gal...just didn't hit me...until now. I am going to go through the house and collect all the change in all the little places I throw it. Your story inspired me. Glad things are looking up!
Oh, Goose... Yeah, that breaks my heart. I don't think any child should have to worry like that... I too am going to do the change for change in school! THANKS!
Oh Man- My eyes are full & my heart hurts. I am going to check into doing this too here at our school. You are amazing Goose. Keep your head up. Did you get my card? Ya know- we would be a great team together.... :)
that is a very sad story. I will keep him and all the children like him in my prayers. I did not realize your husband lost his job, I will also keep him and your family in my thoughts and prayers. things have got to get better soon....I hope.
Hey Goose.
oh that poor little boy having to worry! that made me sad to think that the crackers were the only thing he had to eat for lunch. i hope the little boy and his family will be blessed!
Thanks for sharing such a touching yet sad story. So many people are in the same situation as you and this little boys family. I can't begin to understand how hard it is for you. I pray that things will turn around for everyone.
My heart totally went out that precious little boy, his family and all those who are going through a rough time.
The Change for Change will bless many lives!
May your family enjoy Father in Heaven's choicest blessings!
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Beth
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