It's a small silvery fish. A poor fishing village along the Venezuelan coast is struggling to make ends meet. Many people are malnourished. The staples of life are in short supply. Not too long ago, a fisherman saw something glint near the water as the sun set. He ran his fingers through the wet sand and pulled up a gold chain with the virgin Mary affixed to it. He sold it for food for his family. And the word spread through out the village. Many came to the surf running their hands in the sand. Many got gold rings. Not long after the findings became more rare. They were thinking Spanish gold from centuries ago. Nope, turns out it was 18 kt gold from around 1950.
This village pulls together. When the fishing boats bring in their sardine catch. The residents begin to clean the fish. A good day for sea gulls and residents alike. The government gives them peanuts for their catch. Which explains their malnourished. The villiagers who can't fish are given their share of the fish. They all pull together. The young man who first found the medallion gave thanks to God. No matter where you are God will find you and lend a helping hand. This episode occurred last September. But God can be there for you all months of the year. Know it, Believe it. Ask for the help. Whether it's a sardine or a chunk of gold.
I thought that this true story would be the perfect Christmas Story for a hard year 2020.
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