A Ray of Hope
Not a good photo. I know that, but for me that is secondary. I needed this picture as a reminder to myself.
I met a woman under the tracks yesterday while I was dropping off breakfast. As I was talking to Tommy and Hillbilly, I asked the woman if she wanted some breakfast. She backed away and declined. Tommy said to her, "You don't have to worry, he's good people." I asked her again, reassuring her that I was not looking for anything in return. She quietly accepted.
I brought breakfast back and handed it to her. She was wearing a garbage bag as a coat, and Saran Wrap for socks. Slippers, no shoes. I asked her if she need any clothes. She looked to Tommy and Hillbilly, almost for guidance. I said "I'll be right back."
Luckily, I had a nice winter coat in her size in my trunk. A couple of hoodies, sweaters, and socks. I put it all in a bag and brought it back to her.
Her eyes were slightly incredulous. "I can have these?" I told her that I would bring more today.
I found out she lives in a broken down van on the street with her wife, Nate, and a dog (pitbull). I had a box with boots, more socks, pants, sweats, and a few cans of dog food and a bowl. I made sure to remove my mask and back away from the van after I knocked. I understand a woman being a little "hesitant" to open her car door at 6 am for a man she doesn't know. I don't blame her, so I stay respectful of that.
Nate opened the door, not knowing who I was. I told her how I had met her partner the day before, and what I had brought with. Her wariness changed to a slight smile when she opened the box. I told I would start coming around with breakfast, and if they need anything, just ask and I'll get what I can. My friends tend to be VERY generous and understanding.
This was probably the best I've felt in a while in the morning. It gets tiring waking up at 4 am, but to know that someone who has pretty much been kicked in the ass by life can smile at least for a couple of minutes, makes it worth it.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I think I may have lived up to that today.
A Ray of Hope
Not a good photo. I know that, but for me that is secondary. I needed this picture as a reminder to myself.
I met a woman under the tracks yesterday while I was dropping off breakfast. As I was talking to Tommy and Hillbilly, I asked the woman if she wanted some breakfast. She backed away and declined. Tommy said to her, "You don't have to worry, he's good people." I asked her again, reassuring her that I was not looking for anything in return. She quietly accepted.
I brought breakfast back and handed it to her. She was wearing a garbage bag as a coat, and Saran Wrap for socks. Slippers, no shoes. I asked her if she need any clothes. She looked to Tommy and Hillbilly, almost for guidance. I said "I'll be right back."
Luckily, I had a nice winter coat in her size in my trunk. A couple of hoodies, sweaters, and socks. I put it all in a bag and brought it back to her.
Her eyes were slightly incredulous. "I can have these?" I told her that I would bring more today.
I found out she lives in a broken down van on the street with her wife, Nate, and a dog (pitbull). I had a box with boots, more socks, pants, sweats, and a few cans of dog food and a bowl. I made sure to remove my mask and back away from the van after I knocked. I understand a woman being a little "hesitant" to open her car door at 6 am for a man she doesn't know. I don't blame her, so I stay respectful of that.
Nate opened the door, not knowing who I was. I told her how I had met her partner the day before, and what I had brought with. Her wariness changed to a slight smile when she opened the box. I told I would start coming around with breakfast, and if they need anything, just ask and I'll get what I can. My friends tend to be VERY generous and understanding.
This was probably the best I've felt in a while in the morning. It gets tiring waking up at 4 am, but to know that someone who has pretty much been kicked in the ass by life can smile at least for a couple of minutes, makes it worth it.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I think I may have lived up to that today.