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From: wolfz2@... <wolfz2@...>Subject: [MU2] Fwd:MomsUnited2 Date: Monday, March 16, 2009, 12:24 PM

This really spoke to my heart. I am guilty of sitting in judgment (hypocritically) based on appearances, but I really try hard not too. Things like this remind me, that we really never know what other people are going through. I pray the Lord will remind me of this when I judge on appearances.Mar 2009 8:15 am> > > > > > Shoes in church > > > > I showered and shaved...... ....... I adjusted my tie. > > > > I got there and sat......... ..... In a pew just in time. > > > > Bowing my head in prayer...... ... As I closed my eyes. > > > > I saw the shoe of the man next to me..... Touching my own. I sighed. > > > > With plenty of room on either side...... I thought, 'Why must our soles touch?' > > > > It bothered me, his shoe touching mine...

But it didn't bother him much. > > > > A prayer began: 'Our Father'..... ......... I thought, 'This man with the shoes, > > has no pride.> > > > They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side!' > > > > 'Thank You for blessings,' the prayer went on. > > > > The shoe man said........ ....... A quiet 'Amen.' > > > > I tried to focus on the prayer...... . But my thoughts were on his20shoes again.> > > > Aren't we supposed to look our best. When walking through that door? > > > > 'Well, this certainly isn't it,' I thought, Glancing toward the floor > > > > Then the prayer was ended....... .... And the songs of praise began. > > > > The shoe man was certainly loud...... Sounding proud as he sang. > > > > His voice lifted the

rafters..... .... His hands were raised high. > > > > The Lord could surely hear. The shoe man's voice from the sky. > > > > It was time for the offering.... ... And what I threw in was steep. > > > > I watched as the shoe man reached.... Into his pockets so deep. > > > > I saw what was pulled out......... .. What the shoe man put in. > > > > Then I heard a soft 'clink' . As when silver hits tin. > > > > The sermon really bored me......... To tears, and that's no lie. > > > > It was the same for the shoe man... For tears fell from his eyes. > > > > At the end of the service..... . As is the custom here. > > > > We must greet new visitors, And show them all good cheer. > > > > But I felt moved somehow..... ......... And wanted to meet the shoe man. >

> > > So after the closing prayer...... .. I reached over and shook his hand. > > > > He was old and his skin was dark..... And his hair was truly a mess. > > > > But I thanked him for coming...... .. For being our guest. > > > > He said, 'My names' Charlie..... ..... I'm glad to meet you, my friend.' > > > > There were tears in his eyes....... But he had a large, wide grin. > > > > 'Let me explain,' he said........ . Wiping tears from his eyes. > > > > 'I've been coming here for months... And you're the first to say 'Hi.'' > > > > 'I know that my appearance.. ........' Is not like all the rest. > > > > 'But I really do try......... .......'To always look my best.' > > > > 'I always clean and polish my shoes.'Before my very long walk. > > > >

'But by the time I get here........ .'They're dirty and dusty, like chalk.' > > > > My heart filled with pain........ .. And I swallowed to hide my tears. > > > > As he continued to apologize... ..... For daring to sit so near > > > > He said, 'When I get here........ ..'I know I must look a sight. > > > > 'But I thought if I could touch you..'Then maybe our souls might unite.' > > > > I was silent for a moment...... ..... Knowing whatever was said > > br> > > Would pale in comparison.. . I spoke from my heart, not my head. > > > > 'Oh, you've touched me,' I said.....'And taught me, in part; > > > > 'That the best of any man......... ...'Is what is found in his heart.' > > > > The rest, I thought,.... ......... ... This shoe man will never know. > > > > Like

just how thankful I really am.... That his dirty old shoe touched my soul > > > > You are special to me and you have made a difference in my life. > > I respect you, and truly cherish you. > > > > Send this to your friends, > > No matter how often you talk, > > Or how close you are, > > > > And send it to the person who sent it to you. > > Let old friends know you haven't forgotten them, and tell new friends you never > > will. > > Remember, everyone needs a friend.. > > Someday you might feel like you have no friends at all. > > > > Just remember this e-mail and take comfort in knowing that > > > > Someone out there cares about you.....> > > > And always will. > > Live each day as your last, it could be. > > > > > > >

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