By Charles Gray
While I wait at the pick-up window, a man with his hands in a praying position approaches my car. I’ve encountered homeless on street corners but never here. Usually I ignore them, but I like his innovative approach, so I surrender a dollar.
“Thanks, sir, God bless you,” he says, bowing repeatedly.
I’m surprised how grateful he is for a dollar when his sunken eyes yearn for more. Sipping my coffee, I realize a dollar is not enough to buy a small one.
I circle back, buy him a meal, and stick a twenty in the bag. “God bless you too.”
Great story!
Thank you Laura.
Nice story! Really enjoyed this one.
Thank you Joanna
This is a good story. I think there are more people “down and out” these days.
Actually my name is “Derek” but my keyboard does not know this!
Yes, I feel that way too.
Thanks Derek for reading and commenting.
Nice feel good story to read…really hits the mark during these times.
Thanks Charles
Thanks HP for reading and commenting.
Kindness. Too rare.
Beautiful story.
Very uplifting. I like your style.
Great story. Many panhandlers aren’t really homeless. However, for this man I would do the same thing.
A good reminder to be kind to one another.
Really good. Complete, thought provoking and passionate. Loved it.
Very uplifting…. Thanks for sharing it.
There are angels on earth! Thank you!