the factory didn't need us for a few hours so we took a walk.
we spotted this alley a few blocks away.
from afar, it looked kind of darling... in a run down sort of way.
as we journeyed down the small path, between the smell, the dirtiness and the realization that people were living here-
it wasn't quite as charming anymore.
that is until, at the very end we found this lovely endearing couple.
he fanning his flame and she knitting.
both smiling.
smiling from their heart.
they live in a trash hole.
this is their view from where they were standing.
and they still smile.
i don't know if i could honestly say that i'd be strong enough to still be smiling were i in this situation.
would you?
i pray that God never decides to test me on this.
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- hi and welcome!!! i'm so glad you're here! my name is michelle. i'm blessed to be a wife (to gary) of 18 years and a mom of two girls; alexis(16) & jess(11). i've been a full time artist for 15 years. i made my start at Portland Sat. Mkt. and art fairs around the country, and then headed into wholesale shows when our oldest began school. i love ART-ing, art journaling, running, cycling and downing junk food!
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Thanks for sharing this Michelle. I think it is impossible to know how we would react in such a circumstance - but I agree - I do hope I am never tested in such a way. They truly are an example of love, gratitude, and humility. A good reminder for us all during this season of "Thanksgiving".
Posted by: Laurie Miller | November 01, 2010 at 03:49 PM
A timely reminder.
Thank you.
Posted by: Trish | November 01, 2010 at 06:40 PM
humbling isn't it?
so very humbling.
Posted by: MEG DUERKSEN | November 01, 2010 at 09:36 PM