An Opportunity in Traffic

--by Diance88, posted Jan 13, 2013

Each season, I go through my kitchen shelves and clear out items that were purchased on an impulse to "try something new", or that were part of a 2-for-1 deal, or for a new recipe that I never got around to trying.

This morning, I gathered all of the items into a bag and took it with me to drop off at our soup kitchen downtown. The day turned out to be quite hectic, and I ended up running around for most of it. On my way home, I realized that I had forgot to make my food donation!

At that point, I was stuck in a long line of traffic. Cars were barely moving. I looked out of the driver's side window and noticed a homeless man very respectfully standing there with his backpack. Immediately, my mind jumped to the undelivered food.

I rolled down the window and asked if he would like a bag of food. He was so sweet and humble, and broke into the biggest smile. From his expression, it was as if he had won the lottery.

I handed him the bag and wished him a nice day.

Afterwards, as my car continued inching along at a snail's pace, I smiled. Grateful, for once, to be stuck in traffic!

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Posted by Diance88
Jan 13, 2013
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Readers Comments

Glowworm wrote: Right place, right time! I love how God works that out!

Good on you for you being so giving :)

denisemj wrote: How Wonderful and Kind of you to Give. Thanks for caring & Sharing :)

moral12 wrote: Talk about synchronicity: you are right! Right place at the right time. Kudos to you, and, thanks for caring about others.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is great! I believe that everything happens for a reason. I see it not as you were stuck in traffic but rather you were slowed to present a kindness opportunity! And you made the best of that too, nice going! :)

cabbage wrote: That's what i call perfect timing!

Thanks for being in the right place and remembering your bag of food :-)
You're an angel.

annjav wrote: Way to keep your eyes open for an opportunity to share! That makes me want to clear out my cupboards, too!

Thaata wrote: What we feel in unwanted is wanted badly by another. Sharing is such a good idea and you did it wonderfully. Sweet of you.

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