A woman lies on the sidewalk wrapped in ragged clothes. I see her and feel embarrassed. I walk by as she looks at me, then I stop and go back, ashamed I offer a few dollars. She takes the money, with sadness in her eyes. I feel so lost wishing I could do more. I smile warmly and cry in shame as I walk away. Driving I see a mother holding a young child close. She looks like she hasn't slept in days. The child has sunken eyes and whines as it's mother clings on the a post waiting for a bus. She sees me and I try to look away, hoping for the light to change. Should I offer her a ride, but I have somewhere to be. I drive on leaving her behind in my rear view mirror, I look back and think why did she have to be there. As I go through my day, I ask God why this has to be. I want to know how do you choose. With all of the need, what can one soul do? I ponder this as I head to my home and I put it out of my mind. As I go to sleep, I hear my child coughing and I rush to see what is wrong. It is nothing more than a little water will fix, then it comes to me so clear. It is not what one can do, but what God can do with one. Each single bit of hope weaves a tapestry that satisfies a need. In each persons kindness, someone is helped. Just as a little water soothes a cough. so a little mercy can change the world.