QT. 3 Outside Reading FIVE

This week I read a short story called "Thank You, Jesus," by an anonymous writer. This story was about a woman who was grumpy from holiday shopping and while on one of her many Christmas shopping trips, encountered a little boy who did not have enough money to buy this toy. The woman ended up asking the boy why he wanted to buy this toy and he said because his sister was with Jesus and she wanted this toy for Christmas but couldn't buy it. The boy later on went to explain that his mom needed to be with his sister in heaven and was going to bring the toy and he prayed for enough money for the toy and a white rose for his mom to take with her. The woman gave the boy the money. From that day on the woman went about life and the Christmas season with much more cheer. This story taught me many important lessons, including the importance of believing in your religion or higher power, and always staying faithful. Because this boy was faithful and had honest good intentions for wanting the money, he got the money. I also think this article shows how people should be more grateful for what they have. This woman had enough money to buy a bunch of toys but this boy did not even have enough to buy one, but this boy was more positive and grateful than this woman. Also this story also illustrated how important it is to be compassionate and care for others, this woman stopped and cared enough to ask what was wrong with this boy, and in return she got to allow a little boy to give his mom his last gift, and change a life. In the end this story was very sad and moving. It taught me to never stop believing, always be grateful, and that a little compassion goes a long way!