An Opportunity to Offer A Little Bit More

--by beck, posted May 24, 2010

I have been learning sign language, and was on my way to my sign language class. I was running late so I skipped dinner to make sure I made it in time. I stopped at my local corner shop to pick up a snack, on the way to the bus stop. When I was waiting for the bus, I noticed a homeless man sitting under a doorway. It was really cold and it was raining and I realised how lucky I am to know I can head home and have hot food and a warm bed and a hug from my mum... I went up to him and started chatting to him. I didn't have any change so I gave him my chocolate, drink and some other stuff I'd picked up at the store. It wasn't a massive donation, but it was pretty cool to be able to give something to this warm and friendly man that wasn't the last cents at the bottom of my pocket. And it was great to have a smile to return. So I was pretty happy!

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Posted by beck
May 24, 2010
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wayfarer wrote: There's an old Spanish saying, "It's not the value of the shilling that matters, it's the warmth it carries from my hand to yours."
You gave him warmth. Beautiful, Beck!

Aurelia wrote: How nice of you to care. I'm sure he enjoyed talking with you too. :) It's not always how much we give but the way in which we give it. He certainly felt valued by you.
:) Smiles are Contagious ~Aurelia

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