Friday, October 16, 2009

Count Your Blessings

I didn't get a very good shot of this church from "a moving van" but I did want to point out the little lady sitting by the entrance. All the churches we've seen have little babushkas sitting by the entrance begging for money. This one at least looks like she has a warm coat on. Most of them are very ragged and poor. One we saw in Minsk had mis-matched shoes held together with string. Most people are very generous and we see them offering money. Nothing makes you remember how blessed you are until you see people who seem to have nothing.

4 comments:

Ryan + Angie said...

It's a cold morning here and I'm thankful I don't have to sit outside. I'm very blessed.

The Hurd Herd said...

I was just thinking how cold it was in my apartment this morning. I guess I should be thankful that I am inside and can turn on the heat!

Randy and Susan Landon said...

Beautiful churches. i love the paintings on the outside walls.

mandy said...

It should make me feel grateful (and it does) but mostly it makes me feel sad.