An Empty Wallet and a Full Heart

--by cabbage, posted Jul 3, 2008

Today while driving to the grocery store we saw a woman standing with a sign "Family fallen on tough times" by the side of the road.
Usually we give the person some food or fruit that we have with us or a bottle of water.

Frantically rooting around for a snack, my son and I could not find anything in our bag and by that time the light had changed. I said out loud, "I only have a $20 bill in my wallet. Too bad, because usually I would give away dollar bills if I had any." I told my son that we would give something to her on the way back if she was still there.

Well, she was still there and on the way back I gave her a smile card wrapped in my only cash-- the $20 bill. There were cars behind me so I had to drive off quickly (to avoid an accident), but I heard her say, "God bless," and felt that I did the right thing. I felt so light and free--knowing that even though I have no idea what she will do with the money, she knows that someone cared.
Though I have given food and water to homeless people many times, this was the FIRST time I gave something with a smile card! :-)

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Posted by cabbage
Jul 3, 2008
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Readers Comments

makesomeonesmile wrote: Good for you for taking the time to care and make a difference. Thanks!

perseverance wrote: You made her smilke and your day is made thanks

wayfarer wrote: You couldn't BUY that good feeling for twenty bucks, could you? Well done!

AURELIA wrote: You followed your heart, and you can never go wrong with that. I agree with Wayfarer...$20 bucks was worth for the feeling of contentment and warmth. :) ~Aurelia

JuneBug wrote: Ah! What a great gift you gave! If you feel good about it, you did right! :}

lmil1954 wrote: Bless you friend. It was well worth the 20, to be sure. You are a wonderful person. LindaM:)

katlampi wrote: Don't you feel great when you are able to use your smile cards? Good for you for giving all $20. How often do we go by people in need and ignore them, roll up the car windows, turn the music a little louder, etc. to avoid their cries for help. Thank you for sharing this! You are a good steward!

lovebug wrote: It does give me a sence of freedom when I do not have to think about how they will use the money, I can always use the extra God Bless you, and the smile lifts my spirits. Proud of you

Bluebell wrote: I am sure that cash will come back to you multiplied with endless Love. God Bless you.

irongrace wrote: great job!!! in some way the money you gave will come back to you multiplied over and over.

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