"This young man approached me and asked me to buy him a
gallon of milk. My first thought was to say no but as I was paying for my gas I
grabbed the milk. Outside was his girlfriend holding a box of cereal. He
thanked me and I started to walk to my car. Something in me made me turn
around. I told them I was about to get a car wash but if he wanted to wash it
for me I’d pay him $20. We went to the nearest car wash and he had tears in his
eyes after I paid him!
He told me that more than anything he appreciated me giving
him the opportunity to be a man again in the eyes of his girlfriend and work
for the money. The whole time his girlfriend helped him. It’s like she was
proud of him. You could tell the love was so real. Real beyond material things
and what he could do for her. She told him he did a great job and he couldn’t
stop smiling. I had a long talk with him and her and he had a backpack full of
paperwork from all of the places he’s been going to get help for them. I drove
them to my apartment complex and gave him clothes for interviews and a few
outfits and fitted caps. I don’t have much but life is about sharing what you
do have.
Be a blessing to someone today because you could be in that
situation before you know it! I gave them my number and I plan to take them to
any interviews or appointments they have. It’s a great day to be alive no
matter what your situation is. Someone has it worse than you! Share this
message and inspire others to do good.”
Credit: Ariane Nelson (Story from 2019)
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