Anything Helps

So last Friday I had to go in to the store for some batteries. These two guys were on the corner with their dogs. I drove by them and parked and went in to the store and wanted to go back out to see them. I know, people tell me not to give them money. But you know what?... I do - a couple bucks. I first noticed when I went back that these two weren't together anymore. I approached the one with glasses first and asked where his friend was. He had gone to another corner. I spent time with each of them, asked about their dogs, their names, asked what their story was. This guy with the small dog (Cheech) was trying to get to California and he told me why. The guy with the lab (Sandy) was trying to get to Georgia and he told me more details. Who knows if they were telling me the truth. I'd like to believe they were. After I talked to them and pet their dogs, I gave them each a couple dollars and I wished them well. I hope they used it for food or traveling.... If not, my main reason for approaching them was just to acknowledge them. Isn't that what we all want, acknowledgement that we are important? I know I feel that way, so I hope I can convey that to others (that a lot of people just pass by) that they are important.

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