Think you got it bad?
 

Next time you feel like *****ing and moaning about insignificant things (myself included), just look at this kids life. His parents died of AIDS and he has HIV so no body else wants anything to do When you think you have it bad, there's always someone who has it worse. His only friend is his dog. This boy gathers firewood, cooks, baths and studies for himself.

Someone sent me this this morning.

Jeezus this made me cry. :(

The lonely life of a six-year-old boy




6-Year-Old AIDS Orphan A-Long Lives Alone In Guangxi – chinaSMACK
6 Year Old Chinese Boy Lives Alone

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Guangxi 6-year-old AIDS orphan lives alone, eats rice and vegetables without oil or salt yet still eats with relish

In your childhood, what were you doing? Begging daddy to buy a toy, being pressed by mommy to learn a foreign language, taking the pocket change that grandma secretly gave you, sharing the bubblegum you just bought with your friends… When you couldn’t get what you wanted, did you sigh like a little adult: “It sucks being a child!” However, A-Long wouldn’t. By himself, he washes his laundry and makes his meals. Alone, he feeds the chickens and raises the dog. Alone, he studies and learns to read. Alone, he goes to sleep. A-Long never feels it sucks being himself, even though he is only 6-years-old this year.

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man..that blows.

man, i couldnt show this to my wife. she would adopt him..i would change his name tho...

Sad.

Every day I appreciate living in the USA.

I told my parents several time I appreciate the job they did. I was so lucky to have normal parents. I was never without a warm bed and a loving family. I was a lucky kid.

About 1/3 of the way down the page, just before the "related posts" section:

An update was later added to the QQ photo story:

Latest update: There is already a kind-hearted couple planning to adopt A-Long and give him a warm home. “Guangxi 6-year-old AIDS orphan follow-up: Kind-hearted couple moved, willing to adopt“

Thank God.

good!! no..GREAT! this kid will roll his eyes when dad tells him.."when i was a kid......"

why I prefer dogs..

Rika

But at least he doesn't have to go through TSA airport scanners!

Not to take the focus away from Vin's young man, but the single biggest impact on my life was taking part in local outreach programs when I was in the Navy.

Generally, when a ship pulls into port ship's company will often volunteer to repair orphanages, churches, etc.

I participated during port calls in the Philippines, India, Pakistan (in the '80's) and Thailand.

I had been around a bit before, but the level of deprivation, the scale, I became involved with in a very minor way was stunning. There is no possible way anyone gets out of those situations with their prior worldview intact.

We are, even the impoverished among us, wealthy beyond comprehension, yet we still ***** about what would be, in the minds of the young children I visited, luxury and convenience not yet imagined.

I need to remember this little guy next time I feel like complaining...

I truly hope that that adoption thing goes through. That would be great.

This article should be shown in every HS in this country, to all the spoiled ,lazy azz teens we have growing up that are incapable of fending for themselves.

I'll bet that dog guards that poor little kid with his life. Dogs rule!

I hope and pray that through some miracle he leads a long and prosperous life.

imagine if the adopters took the dog too..that would be a great after school movie.

+1

Thanks for sharing, Vinnie.