I been wanting to do this one for a while, but I never had the right moment. I like to do my list items in the moment, when it feels right, you know? So, I was on my ten minute break from work, when I jetted down to McDonald's. I saw this man standing there, he looked weak, and frail, probably around the age of 45, but his lifestyle made him look 55. I thought to myself, "Is this Karma telling me it's time for number 34?"
I drove past, and headed for the McDonald's drive through, ready to get my grub on, but I couldn't stop thinking about that guy. I couldn't stop thinking about how tired, and worn he looked, and his shopping cart full of recyclables, which was a precious commodity to him. So, I knew it was time for number 34, and I ordered a bunch of extra food.
Upon receiving the steaming hot meal, I drove back to where the gentleman was. I was nervous, because I know most homeless people just want money for alcohol, and if you give them food, they get pissed and try to bite you. Nonetheless, I stopped right next to him, and I asked, "Do you want some food?" He nodded sadly, and desperately, breaking my heart. I told him to come here, and he approached. I reached down into the bags of food, and pulled out some burgers, and fries and I handed them to him. He looked at me in disbelief, said many blessings to me, and he stared into my eyes, thanking me repeatedly.
I know it's not much, but I felt like I really helped this guy, even if it was just filling his belly up for the night. I plan on continuing getting food for the homeless, but by the look on that guy's face, I think it's safe to say this one is a wrap.
#34: Never Helped the Homeless- crossed off!
