THE ART OF GIVING

Do you remember once in your lifetime that you have done a righteous thing by way of giving? Do you remember the phrase, "It is better to give than to receive." Some of us did it differently. They give a little and wanted to receive more. They liked to own all of it and share less or not at all and that's greediness. They were only thinking of their own self-interest. It was hard for them to give even the excess of what they have in life.

But there are others who have a soft heart for the needy. They are willing to give even if it is only enough for their family. To those who have no desire to give did not fully understand that wealth is only a temporary material things they cannot hold forever. When they are gone, even a piece of paper they cannot bring it to their grave. Not even the wealth helps to put their life back when it is time to go for good.

Being a Samaritan is a behavior by heart. There was a wonderful feeling by just giving. It gives you pleasure. You cannot think of other things except what was in your mind is how you can help them in a simple way. This strange behavior only found in a privilege few. They were happy to give any little help for the benefit of others.

I know a friend whose life was hanging in a balance. He earned a little in his on and off job as carpenter. He had a family of three to support yet if someone asked him for help especially in emergencies he is willing to give. He helped him a little to share as a sign of concern, understanding and pity. I asked him why? He said it was already his habit to give. He believed there are still many people out there like him who has the same intention to help other people. He said he was more happy if those rich people can do the same. I was touched by his art of giving. Sometimes I felt guilty of not doing what he did. I now realized that those people who were gifted to give has less in life and also has their own suffering and problem to attend. He said he may not be rewarded today what good thing he had done to the lives of other men. But in the next life, he may be recognized for what he shared to others and that was already a blessing for him.

LOSING A BABY

It was painful to a mother to loss her baby. There were many reasons why a mother failed to protect the baby in her womb during her pregnancy. But this was not due to mother's fault. There were circumstances surrounding it beyond the control of the mother. One reason was the physical and physiological mechanism of the body holding the baby. It was not of the intention of the mother to harm her child unless the mother want to control its development.

In giving assurance to put the baby in good condition during his early development, it is imperative for the mother to refrain from doing an excessive or heavy physical activity during her time of pregnancy.

There are certain conditions how she can effectively do an exercise during her pregnancy period. The doctor is the only person who can help her. There are limitation and restriction that the mother had to strictly follow for the good health of her baby.

To give nourishment to the baby, it required her to eat healthy and nutritious food to sustain her during the 9th-month period. Eating fruits and vegetables can do a miracle to have a healthy baby.

The mother should give enough time to have a good bed rest. This will enable her body to recover from any inconveniences during her pregnancy. She should avoid taking restricted substances that may cause problem to the developing child. It is a risk taking drugs, alcohol, cigarettes or even caffeine. It can affects the condition of the fetus inside her womb.

It was the desire of every married couple to have a baby. A home is not complete without him. He became the inspiration of the parents who are working hard just for him. They will do what is necessary to bring their child to have a bright future.

Losing a baby was very painful for both parents to have that experience. The dream of having a good and happy family maybe gone. It was more painful knowing that the mother can no longer have the second child because of health complication. It is a risk for her life to have another one.

This was the reason why family differences occurred. The father lost interest to his wife knowing that she can no longer give another life.

Having a baby was an important tool to win back the relationship that had been strained due to the issue of having a child. If nature don't allow to have one, then they should be reasonable for the sake of their relationship. Sometimes destiny does not allow it to be altered what is predestine to happen. Maybe losing a baby has purpose. The purpose both parents doesn't know.