The blessing in disguise!

Have you ever had the pleasure to do something good for someone else? Sure you have. Wow, isn't the feeling you get incredible? Why is that feeling so strong?

Here's my take-

Do you remember back in middle school, when a person of the opposite sex smiled at you? At that time, you didn't quite know why, but deep down inside, it made you feel really good. Well, I think that when you do something that is pleasing to God, He smiles at you. The feeling when God smiles at you is much more intense than that of another person.

(Just an FYI, that last paragraph is based on no fact, it's not based on the word, or on anything else, it's just the way I think about it.)

Why am I writing about this topic today? Well, there is a radio show I listen to once in a while, called The David Stein Show. It's a nationally syndicated show from California, and the theme is celebrating life through sports. It's quite moving.

Last night on the show, David read a letter that he received from the father of an 11 year old girl here in Chicago who is battling cancer. Her name is Alexi. She is a big White Sox fan. I wrote David (whom I know somewhat) and offered Alexi my tickets for tomorrow's game. I also recently began the process of joining the Auxiliary Board of a foundation called Bear Necessities here in Chicago. It's a pediatric cancer foundation. I offered to connect Alexi's family with the good people at BN.

After conversing with Alexi's dad, I knew that I could do more. I wrote a letter to my friend Roland Hemond, who is the legendary former GM of the White Sox, and Mike Veeck, who's dad used to own the team. I am confident that they will do something very special for Alexi.

That wasn't necessary though. Alexi's dad sent me an email that said that Alexi stayed up late last night, and listened to the show, and heard David read my letter offering a few White Sox tickets. He said that Alexi was "Blown Away" when she heard my offer. (I have tears pouring down my face right now.) Why does God trust us with such responsibility to make people happy? I don't know, but it's a big responsibility.

Sorry this post is a little more personal, than generic, but I just pray that you have the opportunity to do something for someone else. It's an incredible blessing!

Thank you for being you! Have a great day!

Joe