This is a story about a family in New Mexico who have provided their hospitality to 7 people. Chris and Georgia Frankel have three daughters of their own, ages 3, 6, and 17. The house is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Currently, there are 5 more adults and 2 teens.
This house is open to anyone who needs help. Some people stay temporarily, and some people become very close family members. Although a coupld of them were paying rent to the house, the fees were really low. Most of the people are staying for free. They are staying for all kinds of reasons, from difficult family situations to trouble with their roomates.
Chris and Georgia say that they really do not want any rent, and they want to do anything they can to help other people in financial difficulties. However, the surprising fact is that Chris and Georgia are not wealthy either. In fact, they were so poor that they had to beg and borrow money from to live on. They say, "My kids get to experience different cultures and different kinds of people. At the end of the day, if it comes down between saving a dollar or helping someone else out, we have been pretty good about seeing the investment in our friendships and our family. That's what keeps us going and keeps us pretty happy."
This story shone a glimpse of light and hope into the miserable economic conditions in the world. Everyone, even those in terrible financial conditions, should keep in mind that there are always people who are in worse conditions than themselves. People should start paying forward, and that will certainly help to revive the economy. It is amazing to watch Georgia and Chris providing those in need with a private relief plan of their own, aside from the government's stimulus package.
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