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Take time to read this story You NEVER know when you may just be an 'Angel' to some one less fortunate.This is a good story and is true, please read it all the way through until the end! Read this story:- [[I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called, "Smile." The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway. So, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally. Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved. As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling". His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance. He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching. The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation. I held my tears as I stood there with them. The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford.” (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm). Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes. That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action. I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray. I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman's cold hand. He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you." I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope." I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me, Honey, to give me hope." We held hands for a moment and at that time, we knew that only because of the Grace that we had been given were we able to give. We are not church goers, but we are believers. That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet love. I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand. I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class. She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God share this need to heal people and to be healed. In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son, instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student. I graduated with one of the biggest lessons> I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. ]] Much love and compassion is sent to each and every person who may read this and learn how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS – NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE. Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart. God Gives every bird it's food, but He does not throw it>into its nest. Today I share this treasure with thee. It's the treasure of friendship you've given me. Send this to everyone you consider a friend!

There are so many people that for one reason or the other, are sad, alone, and spend many a night in their homes, behind locked doors, and in need of comfort. We walk the streets and might meet a homeless person, his only bed is a cardboard, spread out on the hard concrete. He might have lost his family, or lost his home, or his job, and yet we walk by ignoring him, instead of attempting to comfort him. There are just as many sad people, as there are happy people, and yet, we tend to ignore the sad, and team up with the happy.

STEPS

1. Stop and befriend someone you come across, who is crying, or obviously in need of comfort, and friendship. Offer a helping hand, and an open mind and listen. Do not respond, until they have finished talking. Think about your response, so that you can help them to work things out for themselves. Trying to fix things for others can be very dis-empowering.
2. Offer to help, ask them how, and place a hand on their shoulder. This one simple gesture could allow him to feel less alone, but be aware that touching needs to be dealt with carefully and best done only if invited to do so or checking that it is OK first.
3. Be understanding and compassionate. Never judge them or blame them, even if you feel they should be.
4. Think of yourself, if you were in their place. Perhaps you will meet them in the hospital waiting room. Their loved one might have been in a bad accident, and they might be waiting alone. Sit next to them. Ask them what happened. Feel their pain and show them you do, by your words and facial expressions. Ask them if they will join you for a cup of coffee. They will be so happy, not to be alone at this time.

TIPS

* Be careful when approaching someone living on the streets. Not all welcome strangers approaching them.
* Asking others about their personal problems, might entice them. If they look as if they prefer to be alone, then do not approach them.
* Offer a smile of understanding, to those who seem to be left alone. A smile will help them know that you care.

WARNING

* If they don’t want your help at the moment, don’t give it to them. They might get mad, on top of upset.
* Some people have personal space issues, so if it’s a person you don’t know that well, ask before you hug them.

Ever felt miserable, like you don’t mean anything to anyone? Well, think again! You do matter and here are some ideas to make you feel a lot better about your place in the world.

Steps

1. Stop and think about what you’ve got!
2. Call a friend you haven’t spoken to for a long time! Or just one that always cheers you up.
3. Write a letter to someone who lives far away who you haven’t spoken to for a long time!
4. If you have MSN, talk to people who you never usually talk to!
5. Pick up the phone right now and invite your friends over. Go bowling, go see a movie, rent a film, go and get a pizza, go shopping, go play some sport, or just hang out!
6. Talk to that boy that you have a huge crush on but you are never brave enough to talk to!
7. Take some money out of that huge lump that you have been saving and splash some cash!
8. Throw a sleepover and have lots of fun!
9. Go out with your family for the day, go to a wildlife centre or a theme park!
10. Spend a whole day in your PJ’s relaxing!
11. Really get into a good book, don’t let anyone disturb you!
12. Put on your favourite song and dance around like crazy for a few minutes!
13. Do some exercise! Go swimming and try a dive that you have never done before, go to a dance class and try a style of dance that you have never done before, or simply try a whole new sport such as volleyball or squash!
14. Go shopping and find the perfect jeans. Dedicate your whole afternoon to trawling round the shops to find the best denim!
15. Go and dance in the rain! Don’t feel miserable because it’s bad weather, grab your wellies and coat (or just go out in your jeans and t-shirt!) and go and have a splash about in the puddles!
16. Do something you haven’t done for years. Take your friends down to the beach and bury each other in the sand, or make sand castles! Go in the sea and buy ice cream!
17. Be brave and go on that rollercoaster that you could never pluck up the courage to ride!
18. Write a poem or a story. Unleash your creative side!
19. Do something extreme, like snowboarding or canoeing!
20. Remember that life is great, live like there’s no tomorrow!
21. Go to wash the face, drink a cup of warm milk and straight to bed.