She was so generous!
Some months ago (as you know, we also work at night) we went around Calcutta and picked up five or six people who were abandoned in the streets. They were in serious condition. That is why we took them to the Home for the Dying and for the Abandoned.
Among the people we picked up, there was a little old lady who, due to her extreme condition, was near the point of death. I told the Sisters, “Take care of the rest. I will take care of her myself.”
I was getting ready to put her in a bed when she took by hand and a beautiful smile appeared on her face. She only said, “Thank you,” and died.
I assure you, she gave me much more than I had given her. She offered me her grateful love. I looked at her face for a few moments, asking myself, In her situation, what would I have done?
And I answered with honesty, Surely I would have done all I could to draw attention to myself. I would have shouted, “I’m hungry! I’m dying of thirst! I’m dying!” She, on the other hand, was so grateful, so unselfish. She was so generous!
The poor, I do not tire of repeating this, are wonderful…
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
