Need

Need is an over used word. I personally say that I need things a lot, when really my life doesn't depend upon it. For instance I need a new digital camera. Ok not really, my old one works just fine, its really because I have a desire for a better one. I started to revaluate the word need yesterday when I sat down to figure out how much it will cost to live alone. Do I need internet, phone, cell phone, tv?

I went back to the Salvation Army Thrift Store today to check out things that I didn't have enough time to look at yesterday. I bought nothing for myself, I didn't need anything. As I was getting into my car I noticed that there was a wheelchair sitting outside the donation door. A very nice one at that, it looked brand new and fancier than one of those at a hospital. There was a note on the chair that said "Free to someone who needs it." That touched me. The store could have sold it for $10 but they opted to help where the need is. For that I respect the Salvation Army Thrift Store so much more.