My daughter Jamie turned 34 last Saturday and she decided to celebrate by giving cake to homeless people. She told us this and we were naturally concerned about her safety. But, she assured us that she was taking three friends with her, including two young men, and that they would stay safe. [Spoiler: they were fine.]
She called us after the weekend to tell us about it. The four of them drove to places that they were pretty sure homeless people would be. The first place was deserted, but the second place, a park, had quite a few people.
She said she walked over to people saying, "Would you like a piece of cake? It's my birthday." Nearly everyone said yes and some asked if they could have a second piece. She was happy to give them more. Her girl friend had decided to bring socks to give to the people they met and gave those out.
The one man who turned down the cake told them that he has terminal cancer and no access to healthcare. He asked them to pray for him. From what Jamie told us, he seemed to be at peace with his life and future.
The four of them were so pleased with how successful the venture was that they decided to repeat on Sunday. So Jamie baked another cake, and they all went out again.
I know giving cake to a group of homeless people will not change the world, but maybe it cheered a few people for a little while. It makes my heart happy that she thinks to do things like this.
I can see why you are proud of your daughter. No act of kindness goes unnoticed. Congratulations on raising such a thoughtful and caring daughter. arjeha
ReplyDeleteThank you. She has always been kind and considerate, but she's also not a pushover!
DeleteYou should be proud of your daughter. That was a beautiful thing she did, and continued. The ones she gave to may never know who signed the bills that may help them find homes. I I guarantee they will remember the woman who treated them with kindness and shared not just her birthday, but her actual birthday cake with them. It really is the little things.
ReplyDeleteThank you. We are very proud of her.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like an amazing young woman with a generous and kind heart. I am sure you must have planted some powerful seeds.
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