Today as I was looking back at the last few months and thinking of all the things that took place in our lives I remembered an incident during our first visit at the Doctor's when Angel got diagnosed with Autism. After consulting the doctor we went over to the chemist with was located right next to the the same building as the doctor, There was a crowd of around 15 parents and their kids buying the medication the doctor had just prescribed. There was a married couple ahead of us who looked rather worried and upset, they had with them their son who looked about the same age as angel. Once they were served by the staff at the chemist, he got back to them saying the medication would cost X amount. Both of them looked at each other and then the husband reached out for his wallet and started counting the money he had, I wasn't sure what happened and he told us to proceed ahead as they might take a while. The staff at the chemist gave us the medication but during that time both my wife and I couldn't help but wonder what was happening, we noticed the couple in a heavy discussion and then the wife pulled out her wallet and started getting out some loose change she had, it was obvious they did not the required money for the medication.
As we headed back outside the building, my wife and I did not say a word. All iIcould think was I hope they are able to buy the medication for their kid. As we almost got into the car, my wife and I again looked at each other and just nodded, we knew we had to do something. My wife said we cant leave knowing the situation we had just seen, As we rushed back towards the chemist, that couple was still there and we over heard them talking to the staff member, the husband said "which is the most important medication from the list on the prescription?" "We will take only that today." The staff member looked puzzled and told them they need to get them all at once. Without saying anything further I gave them the money for the medication and we told them to take care of the little kid. They had tears in their eyes and the smile on their face is still fresh in our minds. We promised we wouldn't mention this to anyone when we got home, But the only thought that was in my mind was, there were so many people there, why didn't any of them offer to help? Couldn't someone at least offer to buy one item for them? Why do we live in a world where there is so much selfishness? doing charity does not need to be about giving money alone, give your time to a worthy cause, offer someone help if they need it. I was always told by my parents that doing charity and helping others is a gateway to heaven. I hope to instill such values in Angel as she grows up. Come on people, the next time you see someone in distress or in a difficult situation, don't walk away...help them!
