There’s a young man who waits at the bus stop each day; short in stature, though quite tall in spirit.

He’s taken the task of watching over, ensuring each child may stand without worry. “Do you have enough lunch money,” he’ll ask without a moment’s pause, dipping into his own pockets to ensure all might have some.

At just 11 years old, he’s developed a connection deeper than those twice his age.

If you ask him ‘why’, he’ll answer ‘because’. Though, those of us who know understand there’s more to that story.

His mother had been diagnosed with a glioblastoma, a highly aggressive and typically incurable form of brain cancer. Early into her treatment, his father filed for divorce leaving the majority of home responsibility squarely upon this then 9 year old’s shoulders.

He did without, for a long while until a classmate took note. “You can have mine,” she smiled, pushing her bag across the table. It was the first bit of food he’d had in 2 days. Afterwards, she approached a counselor at the school, “No one should go without,” she said. “Everyone should have some.”

From that moment on, the community banded together – offering car rides and house cleanings and home made dinners. We all worked together because one of us had none, vowing never again to lose connection with our neighbors.

Eventually, a relative learned of her circumstances – flying in immediately to ensure the young man’s care.

Can you imagine facing so much at such an early age? Not only did this young man ensure, he found the means to rise above – and this lesson of community serves him to this day.

“Do you have enough,” he asks of yet another running behind.

Because no one should go without while others still have some.

A little something to consider, my loves…

In peace…

Namaste ❤