Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Helping a Man and His Son


--by chevygal, posted Feb 1, 2009

   About a month ago I stopped at an ATM to deposit a check and a man was there with his son in their car.  The man had a cell phone in his hand and looked rather distraught.  He asked if I had any money or food for his son to eat or gas money. He said he used to be in the military and he was down on his luck. He took out his Social Security  card, drivers liscence, etc. I told him I didn't have any cash, but I had a package of crackers in the car his son could have.  He was very appreciative and his son was very polite and thanked me and started eating them immediately. 

   I wanted to help more and went back to the ATM and took $20 out of savings and handed it to the man.  He was so very appreciative.  I at first wondered if he was really going to use the money for gas and food, but then it didn't even matter anymore.  Even if he didn't,  I'm sure he needed the money more than I did.  My seven-year-old daughter was in the car with me at the time and I could tell my decision made her feel good, too.  I still think about the man and his son and hope that things have turned around for them.

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Readers Comments

hotcocoa wrote: Nice thing you did.

You didn't know if the money was oging to be used for that, but still you gave it.

You gave the kid food and that satisfied him.

You did right and now they are thankful.

God bless you and thanks for sharing this to the comunity.
Julia wrote: In today's society it's easy to just write people off but it's important to remember that there are so many good people out there who really need our help. Thank you for making the world a brighter place for that family :)
irongrace wrote: I am very thrilled with you. Your donation to the man and his son probably made his day.
cinnamonhead wrote: it was good that you helped. sometimes we put the doubt radar on, but what matters is that you will be paid back in other ways for your kindness.
lmil1954 wrote: That was beautiful chevygal! And you were indeed paid back by your girl witnessing your act of kindness-Im sure a seed was planted! Love, Linda:)
tressyanne wrote: how wonderful! you should be very proud! i am sure your daughter is very very proud of you.
smiles to you.
tressy
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: You made a difference and that is what matters. Thanks for taking the time to care!
AURELIA wrote: I am so proud of you. I am sure your little girl learned a special lesson from you. That man and his son all learned to have a little faith restored to. People are good, we just need to slow down and notice all the ways we can help. Thank You. ~Aurelia

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