His three children are being raised by a single parent. For the past four months, they have been living on the streets in a makeshift tent. He once saw a horrible occurrence at a gas station where a man who couldn’t afford to pay was humiliated by onlookers rather than helped. The father used his last few bucks to pay for the man’s costs even though he was homeless himself. Two Jeeps pulled up to his tent the next day. He was approached by a stranger who handed him a note. His face became white as he read the words. The letter contained startling details.
Remember that there is always hope at the end of the tunnel, no matter how boring things seem. This optimism recently shone on a good-hearted person who voluntarily gave up his kids’ daily meal to assist a stranger.
Sean used to be a manager at a high-paying job. He lived in a beautiful apartment in Oakland with his wife and kids. Prior to his wife’s illness, everything was going great. Due to the need for costly treatments and extended hospital stays, Sean had to sell their home.
Regretfully, his wife did not live even at that time. Sean and the kids were left alone after her death. Sean found himself and his kids homeless after quitting his work to take care of his wife before she passed away. They had to move into a tent in a neighborhood due to financial difficulties. In addition, he had trouble finding employment and could only work part-time while his kids were in school.
Sean got cheap hot dogs for lunch with the kids at the closest gas station. On his way to the grocery store, Sean came upon a troubled household. He studied them for a time, unsure how to approach, and then decided to inquire if they needed assistance. The man claimed that while traveling to the hospital, they ran out of petrol and that his wife was in labor. To drive to the hospital and fill up their tank, they needed money.
“All right, sir.” Sean took the last two dollars out of his pocket and replied, “I only have $2, but you can have it.”
“Thank you!” said the man.
“No issue,” Sean replied.
The man accepted the donation with gratitude and stated, “I only had a few coins in the car, but with this, I can fill up a gallon and get to the hospital.” “Would you please give me your contact information so I can reimburse you?”
After giving Matthew his number, Sean rushed off in a car to assist with the birth of their child. Sean woke up the following morning to the sound of two Jeeps. Two men got out of the car and gave Sean a note. Sean was told in the letter to show up at a certain location at a given time that day. After following instructions and showing up at the appointed spot, Sean discovered that Matthew had extended an invitation to him. Matthew appeared to be employed by a successful company. As soon as he walked in, Matthew introduced himself as the owner and said he was interested in working with Sean to start a new company.
Wouldn’t it be better to have a partner who is financially stable, even though I doubt I could refuse such an offer? Sean asked. “Do you have any money?” Matthew asked, raising an eyebrow. I didn’t get gas money from the rich guy in the Lexus until you got there. But you graciously gave me your remaining cash that day. I value your last few dollars more than any amount of money you have invested. I want to concentrate on investing more than simply money in my business.
The offer was accepted by Sean. He was able to get an apartment for himself and his kids shortly after, and he helped some of the folks he had known while living in tents. He even offered several of them positions in the new company. This man was unaware of the profound influence and complete transformation of his life that a small act of kindness could have. Don’t forget to tell your loved ones about this story on Facebook.