Helping a Person in Need

--by cirrus, posted Oct 18, 2011

A homeless person was begging in a shopping mall for money and food. He asked me as well, and at first I declined.

Then, he asked me if I was going to the grocery store located below, and that gave me a thought. I went back to find him, and when I finally did, I offered to buy him food from the grocery store.

I went shopping with this guy. He said to me that hadn't eaten for 2 days. He also mentioned that he might get an appartement from an organization in my country that provides help and guidance to those in need.

I said to him that he could buy for 5 euro and he did. He bought a loaf of bread, some yoghurt, cheese to put on the bread and some chocolate.

Even though the chocolate made the total a little over 5 euro, I couldn't lelt him put it back and told him to take what he wanted.

He was so glad I did this for him and was so thankfull!

Greetings,

Cirrus

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Posted by cirrus
Oct 18, 2011
Comments (19)

Readers Comments

madeusmile wrote: Very, very kind of you. You met his needs and taught him that people do care...both equally important! Well done!

Glowworm wrote: In the darkness a light shines brightest! Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful act of kindness. I pray your good deed makes an impact on that poor man's life. Blessings, ~Glowworm

sabrina wrote: You gave him a chance to see the other side. He would be blessing you still. :)))

cirrus wrote: I saw how much people were just ignoring him (in a shopping mall for crying out loud, with only luxury products). I had to pass through there to go to school.

heartofflesh wrote: You helped without judging.
Thank you my friend.

erinvictoria wrote: The face of the homeless is changing. Most people are 3 paychecks away from becoming homeless. Sure they may have a place to stay for a couple more months, but without a job they are on their way to being homeless. I see it everyday where I live. It once was drug addicts/alcoholics that were homeless, now it is families that were once middle income families. What you did was very kind. Thank you for caring for another persons well being.

unknown wrote: Cirrus, he maybe on drugs but he still has a tummy, or maybe even a family who has to be fed ... So, what you did was the right thing in my humble opinion. The mention of Euros makes me miss my own II home ... Thanks for sharing, Groetjes, Deepula.

Aurelia wrote: Wow! What a wonderful act of Kindness! You spent time and money. I'm sure he will remember you always. Thank You for showing him that everyone is special.
~Aurelia :0)

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Bless you cirrus for your kindness. I think it is wonderful you took him shopping and I am sure it meant so much more to him than you may ever know! :)

trueblue wrote: You are truly an earth angel...shopping with a person in need...That has just made my day....just knowing that we have selfless people like you in this world has generated a wide smiles to my day!! :)

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