This week, 4A has been learning about Advent and how we can show kindness to others in Religion. Year 4A has made an Advent Calendar together in which everyday we can do something different that is kind. We would like to share a special story with you written by one of our class mates.
By Azariah
The Landlord
I knocked on my clients door, ready to tell her it was time to pay her rent. The door swung open and there she was puffy cheeks and holding what seems like a newborn baby. She began talking “oh cheese and crackers I’m low on money it’s just that I can’t find work and my husband” I stopped her there. “Hey hey” i said calmly “it’s okay, don’t worry about money this month just repay me when you can and oh don’t worry about getting the money on time, take all the time you need”. She smiled and fell down to her knees and started praying for me. Once she was finished I held the newborn just for a second ,I had to then I said my goodbyes.
I went to visit a client who also had to pay rent. I’m knocked on his door and waited and waited. When I knocked his door again he open the door. I hadn’t seen him before only my co-owner, Koji saw him. So I was surprised when I saw a 18-year-old boy standing there. I said “rent please, sir” at that moment, he collapsed. I picked him up and drove him to Shellharbour emergency room. The doctors Took him and left me outside. A few minutes later, a doctor came out and told me he had fainted because he hadn’t eaten and lost consciousness. The doctor asked me if I was related to him I said “no mam”. I asked what how much are the medical bills she hesitated, but I insisted she said $2000. I paid the money without hesitation and left, hoping the best for him.
When I went home, I sorted out all the rent and I froze. Since I had not collected their rent, we were short on money to keep the building running. I spoke to my co-owner Koji with tears in my eyes “we might have to shut down” I explained. then the woman I had helped came up to us she said “no you don’t”. I said “I’m sorry we have to shut down”. once again she said “no you don’t we did a fundraiser since you helped us we raised $10,000 here you go”. she handed me three bags full of money. I was so grateful that later on I had a party for all the clients to celebrate this day of kindness, and now business is booming and We are all happy. All I got to say is that the good you put out into the world, will come back around.
We have also completed some artwork for the St Vinnies Christmas Card competition.
