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

Keith wrote: Awesome and inspiring story. As someone who's use sport as a vehicle of change within our community in south africa, am using the slogan "your small change to make a big change" basically collecting monies (small change)from friends and family, raising funds to train unemployed young people to become sport coaches and inturn make them employable.

Florence wrote: What u did for that one is so touching one day u wii be payed

bookworm58 wrote: You are a angel on earth. I agree if we all did a good deed for people the world would be a better place. Whats the harm of a donut and a cup of coffee to cheer someone up. I am sure he will remember you for a long time.

Geethanjali wrote: You are so wonderful! Thank you much for sharing this!God bless you!

WishPixieTrish wrote: Awesome story. I love hearing stories like this! Thank you for being an amazingly caring person. Kudos to you! Many blessings being sent your way! =)

JB wrote: Thanks for sharing! It really touched me and it's very humbling. Thank you

Michele wrote: What a wonderful story. You taught that man that people care and like you said i hope the "christians" learned something from that too.

ness wrote: Thanks everyone. Amy,if she would have said no about being a christian i would have simply said. Well i am, and growing up in the church,i've learned. Love thy brothers and sister. And i represent my father. Also,for me,my religion is important, i was always taught becareful what you say and do to strangers,for you could be entertaining an angel. Be blessed everyone

moonlight6654 wrote: This is so sweet i cry when ever i read it and i have read it like 10 times!

JaiKarKaur wrote: I think it was thomas acquinas who said " you should preach everyday and when absolutely necessary - use words. You are a real life angel

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