Humbled by those that are humble.

Giving among the needy.

It was quite an eye-opening experience, working in a food pantry.  

There were several people working there; some of the workers those that needed food themselves.   Though they worked just as hard if not harder than the rest of us.

It was a place not of depression, nor sadness nor despair.   Instead, the families that were there for food, they had smiles, were laughing, sociable.   It was not what I expected, but something that I should have not been surprised.  These were people in need, yet they did more to lift my emotions and make me feel better than I did just providing them food.

I also got the opportunity to see some of the families interacting with each other when I took a break.   Some of the families got larger deserts than others, and I saw some of them swap with those families that had more children.   Such a simple kindness, yet very representative of the feeling of giving and thanks that was present at that food pantry.

I must say that I am truly humbled.   I did not know that the most giving and thoughtful of us all were the ones that were in the most need.   It is not I who served them, but they who taught me to appreciate what I have and to give with a joyful heart.