Last night as we were leaving the little store where we held the focus group discussion, one of the ladies, Berta, brought out a beautifully knit wool sweater that she had made and gave it to me. I was so touched! She is very poor and gave me something that I’m sure would have taken her weeks or months to make. It’s a gorgeous, thick, white sweater made of sheep wool with very intricate patterns. And it is so warm! I’m so taken back at how generous the people are here. I thanked her again and again for the sweater. But for her it was like it wasn’t a big deal- like she gave things away like that all the time. All the other ladies in the group started chanting, “¡Póntela, Póntela!” So I put it on, and it fit great. I wore the sweater to church this morning and two or three members came up to me and said, “¡Que linda chompa que tienes!” (What a beautiful sweater you have!) One lesson that I want to apply to my life from Perú so far is to be more selfless and generous with others. The people here are amazing that way.
3 comments:
That is a neat story. It really is true that you don't have to be rich to be generous.
-Taylor
Cam- bless your heart. That reminds me what really is, and a lot of things that really aren't, important in life. That sweater's pretty hot, too (:
Wow, what an incredible experience you are having! Thanks for sharing this with us.
-Mel
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