Buying Ice Cream and Making a Difference

--by hasifa, posted Aug 27, 2011

The other day, I decided to come home early because it was such a beautiful day. The kids were outside playing in my apartment complex and the ice cream truck was whistling its tune. As I drove slowly to avoid an accident, I noticed a little boy looking at the ice cream truck. He didn’t get anything and he walked away with a disappointed look on his face. I asked the ice cream guy what happened and he said the little boy had no money. I had no cash on me so I drove to my building and went upstairs to look for some cash. When I found it the ice cream guy was still waiting but the little boy was not.

I went in the direction I thought he might have gone and I saw a woman getting out of her vehicle. I asked her if she had a little boy and she said yes. She then told me that she and her son had gone to the grocery store the day before and had wanted ice cream but she did not have enough money to buy it.

She quickly went into the house to get her son, and when she returned I realized that he was not the same little boy I had seen. This boy was a bit older and his sister came out with him. I took them both to the truck and let them pick out what they wanted.

I never told the mom it was not the same boy I was talking about. I introduced myself to the mother properly and offered my baby-sitting services free of charge if she ever needed them. I couldn’t find the original boy anywhere but I hope he gets some ice cream soon.

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Posted by hasifa
Aug 27, 2011
Comments (11)

Readers Comments

Hasifa wrote: That little boy may have been an angel directing you to where you needed to be for that family. Your generosity turned out to be a blessing for three i bet that boy is enjoying his fair share ice cream vicariously through those kids.

Rajiv wrote: I can understand your feelings is too much pure and clean. Keep it up and if you are standing upright don't worry if your shadow is crooked. Lord jesus christ loves you and loves the work of your hands. Really you are the real servant of christ. You have his kind heart and you are kind too all. At last thanks for sharing this story of your pretty life. I love it. Wow! And lovely feels!

Bluebell wrote: You are awsome, it makes me feel like knocking at your door and give you a big hug. . If it wasn't soooo far away :-) love, light and endless blessings, bluebell

rainbowSmiles wrote: So sweet to care so much for others' kids!

annjav wrote: I hope so too. But in the meantime you treated the others to something nice and are a good example.

bookworm58 wrote: Its so nice to see people helping each other. I hope that the little boy gets ice cream too.

Abel wrote: Very nice story. God bless u.

moral12 wrote: Aww, that was so sweet of you to buy them ice cream! I know you'll keep looking for that other little boy, too, to one day show up. How kind and generous of you. Kudos!

RMB333 wrote: Your heart is full of compassion. Wonderful!

Many thanks for sharing your post. Untold blessings!

stars24 wrote: What a wonderful thing to do for the children! God will take care of the other little boy, i am sure. May god bless you generosity! Thanks for sharing!

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