Walking with Warmth

--by diane.roberts44, posted Dec 29, 2012

Our famiiy lives in Australia, and we are fortunate to be able to travel back to Canada now and then to visit relatives. We often make this trip during the winter months.

In Canada, the winter weather gets icy cold, and ever person in this country must have a warm jacket to get through the season. At the end of each visit, on the evening before our flights departs back to Australia, we've made a tradition of walking the streets with our winter coats, scarves, gloves and hats in hand, looking for someone in need of warm clothing. After all, we won't need them when we return to the warmth of Australia.

During our last trip, as we combed through the wintry streets, I spotted a young man shivering in a light windcheater (or windbreaker), politely asking begging for money for food.

My maternal instincts kicked in.

We gave him 20 dollars. Then, I took my husband's thick, cozy coat, wrapped it around him, buttoned him up, and gave him a big warm hug. Tears streamed down both our cheeks.

I hope our small act of kindness helped him during this rough spot on his life journey. I'll never forget him. After all, we're all someone's son or daughter.

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Posted by diane.roberts44
Dec 29, 2012
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buddybell wrote: As a canadian i am most gracious for you & your family for your acts of kindness! Bless you all for caring & kind hearts that you have. Hugs from me to you all!

thaata wrote: Your care and concern for others is truly benevolent. A young man shivering in cold makes you think of him as a son. So loving and caring. Thank you.

ashley_xx wrote: I am so touched by this. This is such an amzing and caring thing to do. Bless you :)

jsmc10 wrote: This was such a kind thing to do, thanks for sharing :)

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: What a kind thing to do! :)

denisemj wrote: What a Beautiful story - Thank You for caring and making him feel loved.

moral12 wrote: My sentiments exactly! We are all someone's son or daughter, and, a child is everyone's child, too, I feel. Bless you for taking the time to care about the less fortunate.

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