My kids and I were heading into the1 over the weekend. On the way, we saw a man holding a piece of paper that said, "2 my job. Family to Feed. "
At this store, a sight like this is not normal. My 10-year-old 3 him and said it must be4 to stand outside in the cold wind.
In the store, I asked each of my kids to 5 something they thought our "friend" there would be grateful. They got some apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a 6. I thought about it. We were low on cash ourselves, but… well, sometimes7from our need instead of our abundance (充裕) is8 what we need to do! All the kids promised something they could do away with for the week.
When we handed him the bag of9, he lit up and thanked us with watery eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for whatever his family might need, 10 burst into tears.
This has been a wonderful 11 for our family. For days, the kids have been 12 others they can help! Things would have played out13 if I had simply said, "No, we really don't have14to give more." Stepping out not only helped a brother in need, it also gave my kids the15of helping others. And it'll go a long way with them.
