My best friend and I walked to an ice cream shop today. I brought my water bottle out of habit and commented to her that I had no idea why I brought it otherwise. We kept going though. On our way, a man asked if either of us had money for water, or a drink or something. He was sitting on the ground at the time with a sign he stopped holding up.
I offered my reusable water bottle for him to keep. He chugged down about 24 oz of water mighty quickly. He gave me my bottle back after all. I said to my friend with a smile., "That was why I brought it then."
On the return back from the ice cream store, I tried to get water to go, in case he was still there. They only had mi
neral water and coconut water there, something he may have disliked. It turns out he was no longer there, though.
My friend and I talked about keeping water bottles on hand in our vehicles and socks with added positive affirmation notes. This way, we give with healthy boundaries in place that are truly helpful. We agreed we both like the idea and will stock up soon.
I offered my reusable water bottle for him to keep. He chugged down about 24 oz of water mighty quickly. He gave me my bottle back after all. I said to my friend with a smile., "That was why I brought it then."
On the return back from the ice cream store, I tried to get water to go, in case he was still there. They only had mi
neral water and coconut water there, something he may have disliked. It turns out he was no longer there, though.My friend and I talked about keeping water bottles on hand in our vehicles and socks with added positive affirmation notes. This way, we give with healthy boundaries in place that are truly helpful. We agreed we both like the idea and will stock up soon.
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- Posted by ms_joy
- Nov 10, 2017
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
Kixx wrote: That was super kind of you. Thank you for sharing.
ChristineAz wrote: What a beautiful story. Maybe he was and angel or jesus and wanted to know if you would help him.
Helenconnell2 wrote: Brilliant idea. X
splain wrote: Yes it is such a good idea to keep things like that in the car. Often see people who need things and end up having to go to the shops. It would be so great to have stuff on hand
lt33 wrote: That's a great idea ill add that to some of the things I'm gonna gather up at $1 store soxes is a definite thing , mittens , hats from where I'm from we can get bad winter thanks for your thoughtfulness😉
mindyjourney wrote: Funny how the Universe prompted you to bring the water :))) to enable a give and then encouraged you and friend even more :))). Thank YOU for doing!
kjoyw wrote: Wonderful kindness!
leoladyc728 wrote: glad you could give him a drink
Mish wrote: Bless
