Compassion - Not Just A Word

My last blog was wishing our 'Mr. Tony' as the kids used to call him....a Happy Birthday below...
A little 'tale' here about our Tony.
On his birthday, Tony happened to see a duck by the road that had a broken leg.  He went by and in his mind and heart he felt.....COMPASSION.
So Tony being Tony, turned around went back and got a small net from his truck and gently caught the duck and took it into his truck. Next he got on his Blackberry and called Veterinarians. Three refused to see or take the duck but a 4th one in very North Tampa said 'Yes, bring him in.' and he did.
This Vet willingly took the duck saying they would fix him up and and see to his care and a grateful Tony left giving them a donation and went on about his work.
You see the Vet was also compassionate.
Tony, being a beautiful spiritual man, felt compassion for what he called 'God's creature' and put that compassion to an action that resulted in a wonderful 'good deed'.
Our giving money on the street corner is too a compassionate act BUT costs very little.
Being inconvenienced in order to ACT on compassion is sometimes very costly...
Our tribute goes out to you, Mr. Tony, for 'taking the high road'.
In fact, I am reminded of a song written by our dear friend  Gospel singer Bobby Michaels.
It is a Praise and Worship song to our Lord that reflects God saying,
"Do Not Offer Me Anything That Costs You Nothing".
Yep, Tony our God sees all, knows all and smiles lovingly at such Acts of 'inconvenient' compassion.
Thanks for sharing your little tale with Michelle....who of course, had to share with her Mom....