“I debated posting this picture but I changed my mind.
I didn't know my boyfriend had captured this moment.
A couple of day's ago we went to eat late at night and as we waited for our order, I saw this homeless lady walk in asking people that were throwing away there leftovers if she could have them.
Not one person said yes, they all ignored her and threw it away it broke my heart.
I have been volunteering with the homeless now for many years. I hold them all with so much love.
So I told Fred if I see her before we are done eating I will give her my food.
I looked for her as we were getting ready to leave and couldn't find her.....I felt sad knowing all the rejection she had that night searching for a warm meal.
As I was going to throw away my one leftover chicken strip and 5 fries, I heard a very quite voice ask me if I had anything left.
I turned around and it was her..l gave her my food and watched her sit and eat it.....but something didn't feel right...I felt like a horrible human being feeding her my leftover chicken strip..she deserved so much more...so I bought her a whole meal.
She deserved to eat a hot meal.
When I ordered the meal I asked the employee for a huge favor to please do not kick her out as we waited...I could already see the disgust on people's faces as she sat at the table eating the leftovers I had given her.
She was getting ready to get up and leave when I surprised her with this meal, the look on her face said it all.
I have never felt something like this. Pure, real gratitude.
That hug she gave me was like a hug I had never felt. Those tears she shed were felt deep in my heart. I held her tight and let her let it out.
I just held her. And that is a moment I will never ever forget.
So next time you judge a homeless person think twice.”
Credit: Carmen Mendez
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What does love look like?
It has the hands to help others.
It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy.
It has eyes to see misery and want.
It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men.
That is what love looks like.
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