Many years ago I was traveling to our home in Calabash, NC all alone from Charleston, SC.
I needed fuel so I stopped at a gas station/convenience store. As the car was filling, I saw a young man going from one car to another asking for money for food.
I was hoping that he would get to me soon because I wanted to help him. No one gave him anything and I couldn't wait to help him. My car was full and as I attended to it I saw the guy heading toward the road with his head slumped down.
I quickly ran to catch him and took him into the store. I quickly looked to see what kind of food was available and picked out 2 hotdogs (everyone likes hotdogs-right?) Then found the cold bottled soft drinks and gave him his choice. I then paid the cashier and went on my way.
What struck me the most was that the stranger never came to me on his own. I so wanted to help him!
I needed fuel so I stopped at a gas station/convenience store. As the car was filling, I saw a young man going from one car to another asking for money for food.
I was hoping that he would get to me soon because I wanted to help him. No one gave him anything and I couldn't wait to help him. My car was full and as I attended to it I saw the guy heading toward the road with his head slumped down.
I quickly ran to catch him and took him into the store. I quickly looked to see what kind of food was available and picked out 2 hotdogs (everyone likes hotdogs-right?) Then found the cold bottled soft drinks and gave him his choice. I then paid the cashier and went on my way.
What struck me the most was that the stranger never came to me on his own. I so wanted to help him!
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- Posted by Jimbo46
- Feb 23, 2021
- Comments (8)
Readers Comments
Rajni wrote: It is said that opportunity may not knock twice. God was testing you by giving you an opportunity, but not easily. You did a wonderful job of helping a stranger.
Mish wrote: You cared & showed him kindness....you may have saved a life. We just never know what showing someone they matter might mean for them. Bless you, Jimbo & welcome to KindSpring â¤ï¸
patjos wrote: Thanks for sharing. Sometimes kindness takes an extra effort too :)))
Jimbo46 wrote: You folks are so nice to converse with!!
dandeliongirl wrote: Thank You, for sharing your story and for helping him.
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for reaching out to him and for helping :))). And now look, that act of kindness is still rippling out! :)))
dotmatrix wrote: Thank you for helping that young man. ♥.
olivierchhu wrote: I liked it very much... you accompanied the person into the store, I think it is even more meaningful for him :)
