Finally Meeting Rick

--by cmerge, posted Apr 3, 2014

Every day I walk to the coffee shop across the street. Every day I see the same homeless person with a sign asking for anything that would help.

He always has a warm smile for anyone who bothers to stop and say hello.

There are a lot of homeless in my city; young, old, veterans, addicts. I recognize how lucky I am to have lived my life of semi-privilege. So, today I finally took the time to stop and meet Rick.

When I came out the coffee shop I treated him to a sandwich and a cup of coffee. It didn't change his situation but maybe it helped lift his spirits. It certainly lifted mine.

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Posted by cmerge
Apr 3, 2014
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calumet wrote: Really lovely. You have a wonderful heart.

jomartin87112 wrote: Bless your heart! I'm so proud of you!

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