Gratefulness to God for Everything

- Dimpal Kareliya Dodiya

One day during the rainy season, a sweet little girl named Fruity was taking a walk in the garden with her mother. The breeze was cool, and the flowers looked fresh and happy. While they were strolling, a toy vendor came by and called out,

“Toys, toys! Bright and colourful toys! Would you like to buy one?”

Fruity’s eyes lit up. She tugged at her mother’s hand excitedly, but her mother smiled and gently said,

“No beta, you already have so many toys. We shouldn't spend money on things we don’t need.”

But Fruity didn’t want to listen. She started to cry, stubbornly pointing at a shiny spinning top. Her mother tried to explain again, but Fruity kept crying, not ready to understand.

Just then, dark clouds rolled in, and the wind picked up. It looked like a big rainstorm was on its way. Fruity’s mother quickly said,

“Come on, let’s run home before it pours!”

They rushed home, and the moment they stepped into their building, it began to rain heavily. The wind howled like a wolf, bending trees and sending leaves flying in all directions.

From the safety of their living room window, Fruity looked out and noticed the huts near their building. These huts were built for workers at nearby construction sites. The roofs were made of tin and plastic, and the wind was blowing them away. Rainwater poured inside. Little children in the huts were crying, scared and shivering in the cold.

Fruity stood quietly, watching everything. Her heart felt heavy.

Just then, her mother came and stood beside her.

“What are you looking at, beta?” she asked softly.

Fruity turned to her mother and said,

“Mummy, we are so lucky. We have a strong house to keep us dry and warm. But those kids... they don’t even have a roof to protect them.”

Her mother nodded and hugged her.

“Yes, Fruity. That’s why we must always be thankful to God for all that we have. And we should also help people who don’t have as much.”

Fruity thought for a moment, then looked up and asked,

“Mummy, if I had a lot of money and everything I needed, do you think I should spend it on useless things?”

Her mother smiled and replied,

“No beta, spending wisely and kindly is always better.”

Fruity’s eyes sparkled with a new idea.

“Mummy, can we go downstairs and give some food and dry clothes to those children? Please?”

Her mother gave her a big warm smile and said,

“Of course, sweetheart. Let’s go.”

And together, they gathered some food, old clothes, and umbrellas, and went down to help the children. That day, Fruity not only shared her things but also learned something very important — to be grateful and kind.