Small Change Can Make A Big Change

--by Nesquick86, posted Dec 18, 2010

I was in the line at Dunkin Donuts. The couple in front of me had ordered their food and stepped to the side. I proceeded to order mine. Quick and simple. Then I noticed a young man. I could tell was not having the best of luck and it showed on his face.

He walked in carrying his belongings in a torn plastic bag. The couple ahead of me turned, looked, then turned away. The lady grabbed her purse tighter and her husband quickly stood in front of her.

I moved over so he could order. He looked at the board, checked his pockets and didn't seem to have enough for anything. So, he turned around and walked out.

I picked up my coffee and followed him out. He had gone maybe five paces when I shouted, "Hey! Do you want a donut?"

A little embarrassed, he said, "I dont have any money." I told him to come on back in. As we approached the counter the couple who were still inside looked shocked and confused. We approached the cashier and I said, "What kind do you want?" He whispered, "Jelly."

I said, "Go ahead. Tell her what you want."

"Jelly donut please," he said.

The cashier looked at me and said, "Is that it?" I looked at him. "Do you want anything else?" "Can I have a coffee?" he asked me. I said, "Yes. Tell her."

He did. The total came to $2.30, which is small change compared to what the typical person spends in a day. But to him it made a great difference.

I walked out and the couple were outside talking. The lady whispered to me, "I am glad you did that - before he tried to rob the place for a donut."

I stopped, looked at her, and said, "Are you a Christian?" She said, "Of course!" I said, "Are you sure? Because aren't Christians supposed to love their brothers and sisters, and help them when they need it, and not judge?"

She didnt have a response.

Being able to help the young man truly made my day. And I hope that perhaps it helped change the attitudes of the people watching, which would be a good thing too.

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Posted by Nesquick86
Dec 18, 2010
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Readers Comments

unknown wrote: Forget the short-sighted :) You made his tummy :) Poor chap :) Great work Nesquick :) People might walk back home and reflect to see the truth ... So, best to smile and move :):) warmly, deepula :)

iferlamb wrote: What a wonderful lesson you taught everyone who witnessed it. Even if they didn't seem to "get it" at that moment it may "sink in" later. It will stay with them. That is for sure!
Thank you for your kindness and for sharing your story!
smiles...

conjola wrote: It really doesn't take much to look for the beauty in others, loved it

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Bless you for your kindness of getting him a coffee and donut. I am sure it meant more than you know! :)

musicgirl wrote: Thank you! You help someone who couldn't. Jesus isn't always found in the nice parts of life, he's found looking back at you through the eyes of the lost, forsaken, sad, lonely, homeless and the list goes on. He even says whatsoever you do for the least of my people you do unto me.
Go you!

sabrina wrote: Better to ignore these people. They would learn on their own.You did a wonderful job. Thanks to you. Smilesss, Sabrina

Aurelia wrote: Thank you for being so kind and setting an example for others to follow. I am sure you warmed his belly and his Heart! To feel loved and cared for...who could ask for more. Kudos Nesquick! :0) ~Aurelia

prettypita wrote: You are wonderful!

mariam wrote: I love it. It’s very common for p'ple to judge a person by external appearance yet forgetting those p'ple that are not so good-looking can be very good p'ple internally. As we can see on ur story, its’ out of question that we should not judge people just from their external appearance, the most important standard is their internal personality. Be blessed!

Riley wrote: If we would all do just one act of random kindness each day this world would be a better place! :)

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