Food
Yesterday I learned a lesson about humanity.
The hubby and I where headed to Lowes when the gas light came on. so we stopped at the next gas station and as we were watching the dollars add up their was this homeless guy wondering around, bumping into some of the cars and staggering as he was walking around. Of course my first thought was; great i hope he doesn't ask for money or start screaming. But this guy didn't ask or bother anyone for anything. he just kept sitting down or digging in the garbage. I felt sorry for him and wondered how he got to this point in his life. as I was keeping one eye on him I learned my lesson. What hit me was when he was digging in the garbage and pulled out a taco bell wrapper and sucked at an old taco sauce packet. This man was hungry. He wan't harassing people, he was just hungry. in my heart and in the back of my mind i keep hearing you should get him some food, help him can't you see he is hungy. At this gas station their is a McDonald's. As I was sitting their watching him, in the beginning I keep thinking that I wanted a milkshake, enjoying the weather, have some ice cream. But after I saw this man, this human being eat from the garbage a used taco sauce it broke my heart and made we want to cry. As we were finishing up I told hubby that i'll be right back, didn't tell him why or what I was going to do, I think if I did I would have cried right there. but I ran inside and went the the McDonald's and bought him a double cheeseburger. I didn't have much money on me and I don't approve of just giving cash to someone who might have an addiction. But I wanted to feed him. I had just had baked herb chicken and potatoes not more then 30 minutes before and here I was thinking about a milkshake when this person was hoping to find a small bite of food or maybe a bottle he could turn in for money. when I came out I walked over to him gave him a big smile and said "excuse me sir, this is for you, enjoy" and walked away. He mumbled a thanks, as we drove by he was already sitting down eating. I just hope that today and tomorrow, and the days to come someone does the same for him. I also hope he can get help for whatever problem he has be it some form of addiction or mental disorder. that someone can help him more then I can. But at least I helped him have a meal, and that maybe for that afternoon he wouldn't have to eat out a garbage can. I never did get that milkshake, I just felt over indulgent.
I've very thankful for all that I have!!