A Little Bit of Extra Warmth On A Rainy Night

--by vickey, posted Mar 17, 2011

One very cold and rainy night my husband and I were in fast food restaurant. Just as we were about to begin our meal, a man walked in. He was completely soaked from the rain and went straight into the men's room.

I watched him go by, then I said to my husband, "That man has had nothing to eat in a long time."

When the guy came out of the men's room he just found a seat, not going anywhere near the food counter. I guessed he didn't have any money for food and simply wanted to dry off for a while.

I just couldn't eat my food knowing that someone else was sitting hungry only a few tables away. So, I handed a $20.00 bill fom my food shopping money to my husband. "Please get him dinner," I said. "We can do with less this week."

My husband approached the man and quietly asked if he needed some food. The guy smiled at us. "A small cup of coffee would be great," he said. "Thank you so much!" He obviously wasn't going to take advantage of us, so we insisted that he have a full meal, which he gratefully accepted.

As he ordered the food he thanked my husband and my husband said, "No. Thank my wife. She noticed that you were in need."

The man asked me, "How did you know I haven't eaten in a long time?"

I told him I just knew and asked him to keep the change from the $20.00.

I am so grateful that I was able to share with someone truly in need.

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Posted by vickey
Mar 17, 2011
Comments (26)

Readers Comments

xinchengyin wrote: If there were more such people as you, what a good place this world would be

bilkis wrote: What a wonderful story of caring and sharing, god bless you, may god help you in whatever you do, because kindness of the heart is needed in this world like never before

BornToHelp13 wrote: I couldn't stop myself from smiling when i read your story! . Really, it's so very inspiring! Thanks for your overwhelming story! =)

roo wrote: Thats so nice and that inspired me

angel03 wrote: You are a kind person. God bless you.

Rocking wrote: Thanks for sharing this very touching letter. My comment is:

Don't listen to the news. It's often all bad and depressing. Instead go to thiese letters and read and know there are such wonderful people out there.

Rocking

spongebobi wrote: What wonderful kindness an an awesome story you are a huge blessing and the world needs people like you,thank you very much for sharing your the best and god bless you! All the way from south africa.

chad wrote: Its always good to feed someone. Its just one of the most basic things we can do for each other. Thk you from the universe

georgette wrote: Thank you for sharing your story it was great

Sajha wrote: How lovingly sensitive of you. Just to be aware can be such a gift to others. Not only did you feed the man and treat him with kindness, you let him know that you noticed him and cared. Bless your heart.

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