Giving a Blanket on a Cold Florida Night

--by vanessav7, posted Jan 3, 2012

Last winter in Florida the temperature dropped into the 30's. Since it was so cold, my mom got this idea to give blankets to homeless shelters. We looked up some locations, and found one was in North Miami Beach.

We drove around for some time looking for the shelter but never found it. Apparently the shelter had shut down, but was still on the Internet. Instead of going home, my mom and I decided to give away as many blankets as we could to homeless people that we found along the way.

We gave our last blanket to a woman sleeping in a bus stop. She was very hesitant to receive the blanket, but we insisted and told her that we'd be very grateful if she took it. She finally gave in and thanked us. It was so rewarding to see her guard come down. It was the best winter that I've had.

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Posted by vanessav7
Jan 3, 2012
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vanessav7 wrote: Thank you Bluxess, hope you have a great week too!! and moral12, yea my mom has a huge heart, I hope to be like her when I'm older :D

moral12 wrote: Your mom sounds like a caring, wonderful person. I'm sure she was happy for your help, too, and it made you feel good, too. Good vibes all around!

stars24 wrote: What a wonderful example your mom is! Thank you for sharing; have a blessed day!

peanut wrote: Wonderful story,your mom is an inspiration to all.Glad that lady took the blanket afterall.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Bless you for your kind heart! :)

aurelia wrote: Side by Side !!! how wonderful for you to have a "partner in kindness" :0) Thank you for thinking of others when your thoughtfulness was most needed. :0) Smiles are contagious ~Aurelia

unknown wrote: bless your heart for not just giving up when you didn't find the shelter.....and for giving the blankets to those outside who really needed it. You have such a kind heart.

RMB333 wrote: You mom & You have such compassion in your hearts - WONDERFUL! Untold Blessings will follow! Thank you for sharing your post.

Glowworm wrote: You both sound like joyful givers, something God loves. I wish I could have been there to see the looks on people's faces. :)

vanessav7 wrote: It was truly amazing, thank you so much for all your words of encouragement, I get so inspired reading all of your stories, I'm so happy there's a place like this <3

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