The sight was something usually unforeseen in a first world country like US. A man, shoulders hunched up while pushing a cart full of assorted stuff was obviously fighting the vicious wind and bone chilling temperature outside. My husband told me he’s homeless and whatever’s in the cart was everything he has.
I looked at him with disbelief in my eyes. How does he survive out there during this winter? The car was in the busy road and there was no way we could stop immediately, but my husband suddenly asked if it would be fine to buy a meal for him. There were no words after that only a silent understanding because we were both emotional.
It took us a while before we were finally able to go back and the man was not in the spot where we last saw him but his cart was right in front of Arby’s. My husband went inside and it took him a while before he was back. The look on his face was enough to make us both teary-eyed. He got a simple meal and gave him a small amount of money. It may not be much but my husband told me how it made the man so emotional. Apparently, Arby’s took pity on him and allowed him to sit inside to warm himself. After he got the meal, my husband sat and talked with him for a while.
Sometimes it takes a little act of kindness in order to help someone. My husband and I went through a lot of ordeal getting our stuff together and had it not been for people who gave us a little act of kindness, we would’ve not been able to pull through. For some people, it may be nothing but what may be small is actually a colossal act of mercy making a big difference.
Beautiful picture! I see you had a good time there!
ReplyDeleteI am sure, you really had a good time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Great post! What a good story!
ReplyDeleteoh wow that is amazing! and you're right - little acts of kindness can change everything!
ReplyDeleteIt’s great how you benefited from the kindness of others. Keshia Richmond
ReplyDeleteA little kindness goes a long way. I think many people forget this one thing in this me first world.
ReplyDeleteKindness is humanity we don't need a lot of money for helping other people simple things that can help people they will appreciated. This story amaze me.
ReplyDeleteSo powerful, If only we could all spread kindness the world would be a much better place!
ReplyDeleteThis was a very beautiful post. Kindness is so important. I wish everyone could just be kind and spread kindness. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's important to remember that not everyone has resources and family or friends to fall back on. It doesn't cost much to be kind, and your act of kindness made that man's day (or week or month).
ReplyDeleteYour experience reminded me of my dad. He often used to do these little things.
ReplyDeleteBeing kind to people that aren't as lucky as us is normal behavior, and it meant a lot to that man, Usually I try to help out the homeless people around my city when I can and it means a lot to them when you sit down with them and talk with them, acknowledge them as a human being, and help them out.
ReplyDeleteBe kind always and to everyone. We never know what people are going through because it's not always this visible.
ReplyDeleteWe should be kind towards everyone but somewhere we are losing it. I see people's behaviour is changing. We need people just like you who are humble and have condescending heart.
ReplyDeleteGod bless your heart. A little act of kindness can do so much to the person who's in need. God will give it back to you a hundredfold.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, you changed your blog lay out, or did you? Anyway, going back to your post, I salute your husband for being so generous. I know you are though. It's really true that a little act of kindness can do so much to the person whom we have helped. Bless your kind hearts and here hoping more blessing come your way. Best regards!
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you helped someone out. I think it is important to help everyone out as ever one of us needs ahelping hand always.
ReplyDeleteThat is so lovely! Your kind heart is beautiful. We should all do something like this to pay it forward. We don't know what difficulties others may be suffering, kindness doesn't cost us anything. Thank you for this lovely post.
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Thank you for so much for this inspiring post! I love everything about in this article.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much good in this world, and people are mostly kind..<3
ReplyDeleteReally great piece of kindness from both of you. Good message for the society. Love and care others. Thanks for sharing.
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