Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Bed Of Clouds


--by michet01, posted Apr 3, 2014
I saw a tired and dirty man struggling to walk in the heat of the day. I pulled over and offered him a ride. 

He said he was trying to get to the bank to pay in a dollar someone had given him. It seemed he had a lot of medical expenses he was trying to pay. So I gave him a ride to the bank and waited outside for him.

He was surprised I was still there. I asked if he wanted to come to my house for a shower and a meal. He was delighted to accept.

He showered, put on some of my husband's clothes, and ate some of my leftovers. (He didn't finish them because he wasn't used to eating so much.) Then I offered him the chance to take a nap in my spare room while I washed and dried his clothes. 

He crawled into the bed and let out a load moan. I asked what was wrong and he said he had never felt anything so soft. He said it felt like he was laying on a cloud.

He slept for about two hours. Then he got dressed again in his freshly laundered clothes.

He told me more of his story and I offered more help. He refused, thanked me, and went on his way.
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Readers Comments

jaydeebug wrote: This story made me cry. What a beautiful act of kindness. Many times the homeless are that way through no fault of their own yet they are still members of our society. I can just imagine how he must have felt, thinking "this lady sees a human being in me" thank you for being you!
hari wrote: Your kindness, creating/touching, cosmic connectivity
Andeep wrote: God bless you and thank you
Andeep wrote: God bless you and thank you
calumet wrote: Wonderful. I am certain that that man will remember your act of kindness forever,his heart gladdened by knowing that someone like you gave the care and compassion he needed so much to be shown.
sanayap wrote: Thank you. (:
ar61 wrote: Wow! I never believed that there are so many nice people out there! Thanks a ton for sharing!
Linda wrote: Entertaining an angel unawares. Bless you!
1808982955 wrote: Unbelieveable ！a warm-hearted person
shashi wrote: A blessed soul

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