It happens every year. Here in the social services world. The constitution is interpreted to include the right of every person to get a free turkey for Thanksgiving.
We do give out turkeys at this time. But the supply is limited and people need to to call ahead and qualify. They cannot receive one if they have received one from another agency. When we have to say no to someone, you would think we are taking away one of their inalienable rights. The right to Life, Liberty, the pursuit of turkey...
We have been yelled at, threatened and treated with disdain by some who have been denied. It is continually amazing how some people feel entitled. Just like Obama money. They don't have a clue that all the free stuff they think they deserve comes from someone who worked hard for it. Hard working people donate turkeys, hard working people donate food to our food pantry. Hard working people pay taxes that become "Obama money". Hard working people know the deal, and Thank God for them! The folks who feel entitled don't care where the free stuff comes from, they just want you to give it to them.
This time of year I have to stop often and breath deeply. I have to remind myself that Jesus is the reason we do it all. I have to remind myself that each one of the people who come in to our office is Jesus in disguise.
Often His disguise is very, very good!
