As my Daughter and I parked in front of our local grocery store, under the eaves in front of us was a homeless gentleman and his dog.I had decided upon entering the store that the least I could do was buy lunch for the gentleman and food and water for his dog. While at the checkout I noticed the man in the store trying to calculate what he could get with the change someone had given him while I had been inside.
My first thought was I know who is watching his dog (a large pit bull). Sure enough as I exited there was my very shy daughter…keeping an eye on and playing with his dog. The gentleman came out shortly after me and was surprised to see that he had lunch waiting, and that I had already fed his dog.
He thanked both of us while explaining that he hadn’t always been in this situation…that he’d had a home and a business at one time. I nodded and said that in these times we ALL need help of some kind and that hopefully there will always be someone there to do so when we each need it.
We gave him money for a couple more meals for himself and his dog and headed home. As we were leaving we watched as he shared his sandwich with his dog, and yelled “God Bless” to us. I’m not sure which smile touched my heart more…His, My Daughters or Buddy the dogs. Either way…that day blessed my heart x 3.
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- Posted by Pamala
- Jan 10, 2014
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Readers Comments
Mish wrote: Nice share. Made me smile (& tears too) :). Hugs for you.
Glowworm wrote: Love it! Love that it was indeed your daughter out there, watching the dog. You've taught her well and have led by example. God bless you both for your kind, generous hearts <3
LoveAll999 wrote: Keep loving and caring! I hope we can all be as kind as you and your daughter! He will definitely remember it forever( and I will too!). Great stuff! God bless and continue to love all!
beetoote wrote: God bless.
