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Loving the "least of these"

Camerin Courtney

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October 26, 2007 5:43 PM

Lesley

I almost did not renew my subscription when I read this article. So this author thinks that because she is rich and white that she is blessing the people "under her nose" by saying "thank you" to them. I have renewed my subscription but as a proud Hispanic women (who work 3 jobs to get through college), I am very disappointed in this magazine. I am not less than you, especially in the Lord's eyes.

October 26, 2007 7:02 PM

Sophia

Lesley, I feel sad that you misunderstood the author. I don't think she's implying she is a blessing just because she says thank you. I think she is confessing that she has been privileged and ignorant to the needs and personhoods of those that wait on others, those in the background. I for one am thankful that at least she "got it"; that she's finally seeing waiters, busboys, and cleaning ladies as People of God. Now if we can all take that lesson and bless those around us too.

October 26, 2007 7:53 PM

Carolyn

I am saddened by your response, Lesley .... and am praying that whatever wounds you have which have surfaced here will be healed by the Lord. I suspect that you were the recipient of judgment, etc. as a Hispanic woman and perhaps newcomer to the USA. Having lived in Toronto and been involved with immigrants, this article was a wonderful one in my opinion. Oh how comfortable we can become with our own situation ... and need something to wake us up to the reality others live. Now living in Malaysia, I have a greater understanding of what immigrants go through ... and I have been blessed by their 'attitude of gratitude' as they work so hard to succeed in their new lives. We have much to learn from these folks who are brave enough .. perhaps desperate enough .... to leave a familiar situation to move. Bless you, Courtney. I'm also praying that you will be able to expand your area of ministry because you are certainly on the right track!!! God bless!!!!!