The Empty Basket
Hi, this weekend I began my Christmas shopping. Rather I needed to replace an earring I had lost and did not want the piercing to close. My earring go-to store is Claire’s. While in the store, Claire’s had an item that was on both of my grand-girls Christmas gift list. This post is a story of what happened prior to me walking to the store. I parked in front, just a few parking spots down from the front door. As I was taking the keys from the ignition, I saw this pink basket like piece.
Next, there was a man walking down the sidewalk. My imagination perceived this man to be ‘homeless‘. The basket caught his attention as well. He ventured over to it to see what was inside. It looked like he picked something up from the basket. I couldn’t tell what it was. The man then went on his way. By this time the pink basket had really intrigued me more. Getting out of my car, I walked up to the basket and it was empty.
After seeing the contents of the basket was empty, I made my way into Claire’s. Bought my earring and a gift for each of the girls. The empty basket never left my thoughts. I Google’d, ‘is there a meaning to an empty basket‘ and found this link, The Miracle of the Empty Baskets.
Take what you like and leave the rest. However, I do believe our Good Lord shows us the way, bring people into our lives, as well as place us into other’s lives for a reason. We do not know this reason, but a reason never-the-less. By the way, my favorite color is pink……..
My interpretation of this empty basket has made my 101 in 1001 goal #64, Go with my husband more when he helps feed the homeless, all the more important.
WW Update:
Since Start Date; -28.6 lbs
Take Care. Best wishes, Debra
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Thanks so very much for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month sweet friend.
Happy New Year, Paula! Thank you for visiting and commenting, much appreciated.
Take care and best wishes.
Huh, I never heard of that. That’s really interesting and a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing this and bringing this to my attention.
Hi, Paula. I have not gone back to the store. I should drive by and if the basket is there, add a few canned food items. That is what I’ll do this week!
Take care and best wishes.
What a neat concept! I have never noticed any empty baskets like that around.
I hadn’t either, until seeing it!
What an interesting idea. Maybe we should all leave baskets with various essentials wherever we can!
Hi, Donna. Thank you for visiting and commenting! I visited your blog and was intrigued with your, What Are You Doing to Keep Christ in Christmas. I have bookmarked it to return and read when I am home from work.
Take care and best wishes.
Merry Christmas!