We were sitting on the bus and the guy behind us was on the phone. After a "business" call he phoned his sweetheart. He explained that some money he was due wouldn't be paid in one lump but that they would get it even if they had to wait a while longer. It didn't sound hopeful.
She must have asked what he wanted for dinner and he replied that the last thing he wanted her doing on her birthday was cooking. I got the impression her birthday had been a poor affair. I don't know if he'd got her a gift but her not cooking seemed important to him, as if it as all he had to give.
So he suggested he picked up a take-away and said he knew a place that did a "munchie box" for a very reasonable price. For "reasonable" I heard "cheap." Then she must have explained that the munchie box option wouldn't work for their/her son. So he suggested getting the boy a different meal and they would share a meal. Then she must have asked about a couple of extras.
He assured her it would be no problem. I'm guessing she asked if he could afford it. He replied. "Yes, I can. Yes ... yes, I can." And I thought God love, no you can't.
As the bus approached my stop he was just saying goodbye to her. The next thing he knew this hulking great guy he had never met before was leaning over him. I think I actually gave him a fright! I put some money in his hand and said, "Get something nice for her birthday."
As I got off the bus I could see him looking - stunned - from the money, to me, to the phone. And I knew he was thinking, "How do I explain what just happened?" But, hey, I have blessings beyond number in my life. If I can drop one into the day of a trying man I always will. With pleasure!
She must have asked what he wanted for dinner and he replied that the last thing he wanted her doing on her birthday was cooking. I got the impression her birthday had been a poor affair. I don't know if he'd got her a gift but her not cooking seemed important to him, as if it as all he had to give.
So he suggested he picked up a take-away and said he knew a place that did a "munchie box" for a very reasonable price. For "reasonable" I heard "cheap." Then she must have explained that the munchie box option wouldn't work for their/her son. So he suggested getting the boy a different meal and they would share a meal. Then she must have asked about a couple of extras.
He assured her it would be no problem. I'm guessing she asked if he could afford it. He replied. "Yes, I can. Yes ... yes, I can." And I thought God love, no you can't.
As the bus approached my stop he was just saying goodbye to her. The next thing he knew this hulking great guy he had never met before was leaning over him. I think I actually gave him a fright! I put some money in his hand and said, "Get something nice for her birthday."
As I got off the bus I could see him looking - stunned - from the money, to me, to the phone. And I knew he was thinking, "How do I explain what just happened?" But, hey, I have blessings beyond number in my life. If I can drop one into the day of a trying man I always will. With pleasure!
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- Posted by Wayfarer
- Jul 15, 2015
- Comments (16)
Readers Comments
sandyremillar wrote: You are the best and you will always know abundance because of your big heart! Bless you for eavesdropping so nicely....you were literally God's Ears!!!
kjoyw wrote: This is so wonderful, my eyes are filled with tears. You are a very kind person and you did a very fine thing.
mish wrote: You totally rock!!!
KindMyst wrote: What a fabulous bus ride and kind deed you did.
melnotes wrote: And this is what makes the world a better place! Thank you so much for your kindness :)
terre wrote: Thank you for such kindness. The man can just tell the truth: a kindness angel was hovering nearby and helped me.
mindyjourney wrote: Dear friend, thank you for your generous kindness! That is exactly how we are changing the world.
jeah wrote: I hope everybody is doing it and step by step together we will walk to a bright future.
Love you all and do your best.
Love you all and do your best.
Chris wrote: Blessings to you and to him! I'm so happy you shared this story!
