Side By Side With A Young Man

--by Aurelia, posted Jun 23, 2009

I was shopping at the local department store and noticed this young man in his late 20's looking carefully for children's clothing and putting together really cute outfits to buy. This is a small store and when I went to the checkout counters, they were closed and the courtesy desk called me over there to check out. Wouldn't you know the young man was checking out there too.

We were Side by Side and I could see and hear his conversation with the cashier. When the total appeared on the cash register he looked down and said I don't have enough money. He put back a shirt, and he was still short for money. Now, I myself, am not overflowing with money because my hubby is unemployed, but when I saw this guy putting back underwear and socks, I was heartbroken. Here he was trying to buy some nice clothing and needed items for his children.

I asked, "How much money are you short?" "He said, "$5." I said, "I have it," and I reached into my pocketbook and handed over the money to him. He about fell over and was so thankful to me. I asked that he Pay it Forward in some way. When he left, the two cashiers said they've never seen that before except on TV. I told them I had seen him spending a lot of time in the store shopping and I wanted him to be able to follow through on his good deed for his kids.

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Posted by Aurelia
Jun 23, 2009
Comments (29)

Readers Comments

flowergirl wrote: you are so sweet ,that would have meant so much to a lovely dad ,love and peace flowergirl

lindsgran wrote: I have said it before Aurelia, you are always in the right place when needed a true angel

SATHSATH wrote: AURELIA,I ALWAYS OVERSPEND AND RUN SHORT OF SMALL AMOUNT,ISEE INSTEAD OF YOUR UNIQUE GENEROSITY"RAISED EYES BROWS AT THE LONG AWAITED CASH COUNTERS.OH! SO MUCH I ENVY THE YOUND LAD YOU HELPED

wayfarer wrote: ... and a baby gets the benefit! You are a beautiful soul, Aurelia, even helping people you never meet! Luvya!

JuneBug wrote: This brought tears to my eyes, Aurelia...You are such a sweetheart. God surely smiles upon you !! :)

cabbage wrote: You are an angel everywhere you go. I send you much love and hugs.

StarBrite wrote: You are such a wonderful mom...even to those you don't know! Much love and blessings to you! :)
~Starbrite

monkeyinpajamas wrote: lovely! you had the courage to do it and you will never be in need.

FairyBubbles wrote: Ah, Aurelia, how beautiful - I learn so much from you. With love.

lmil1954 wrote: Aurelia YES! God always knows right where to put you doesn't he? And He knows your eyes are always open and looking for someone to help. Love you!

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