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I live in a town where there is a couple peole who are "mentally disabled" One is homeless and the other lives at a home. I tend to feel sorry for them at times...but knowing the best thing that I could do is smile and say Hi to them when I walk by. I know they wont hurt me...I know them well...I've seen them around town and all they do is walk and chat to people. They are different in thier own way.

My Mom and I were walking in to town. My mother is a christian and a strong believer in her god however I was not convince..
We were going to go pass one of the disabile when my mom jerked into the other direction. I asked her what was wrong? She told me that that the guy scared her. She told me that one time when she was walking with my sister he would stare at her when she would walk by and give her "looks". Put it to rest...He wouldnt hurt a fly! So we took another way to get to our destination....which I found it out to be quite dumb.

One time when I was walking to the store with my mom and a friend of mine who's also a christian...we went by the homeless guy my mom and friend trail behind me as I smile and greeted him and then went my own way. My friend and mother were both shock that I said hi to that ugly homless lonely person!!

I dont get it...why judge a person if you say you are a christian?!? Im not trying to put anyone down Im just trying to help people realize.

These people Dont know...its not thier fault that they have this disease. Dont try to neglect them it will only make them lonlyer(spelling sorry).
But do try to greet them and smile at them and nod head if they say something to you...dont walk away.

If you have anything to say to this you may yor comments are well appreciative.:D

:)Blessed be
~Kat
 
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The way I see it is that these people are only looking for a little bit of attention and compassion. What does it hurt to smile and say hello ??
Absolutely nothing, In fact, It makes them feel appreciated and cared about. To carelessly walk by and say nothing only reenforces the fact that they are different. They know it and it hurts them, Just like it would you or I if someone treated us the same way.
Be polite, Be kind and above all, Be compasionate. A smile can do more to brighten their day than we realize.
 
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