Help the homeless

I have such a soft spot in my heart for the homeless and for dogs. Call it a weird combination. It is mine. I have a cousin living in Seattle who posted the most beautiful story today about a homeless man named Tim. You can read about Tim's story here: http://www.myballard.com/2011/12/23/newly-homeless-man-helps-keep-ballard-clean/

Tim went on to thank the people of the city for their support here:
http://www.myballard.com/2011/12/29/a-thank-you-note-to-ballard/

The whole story just warms my heart. My cousin posted that she saw Tim and gave him $10. I cried. I couldn't help it. It was just so beautiful.

I'm asked a lot if I enjoy no longer "having to go downtown" for work. I do love being back on campus. I do miss, however, being able to give money to those less fortunate on my way into work. I miss sharing a smile and pleasantries with them. I miss seeing Christ in those less fortunate and remembering that He is in the least of these. I used to always take breakfast to a guy, Jim, in Denver when I worked downtown there. It was an important part of my day.

The next time that you pass a homeless person- whether it be tomorrow or 2 months from now- I urge you to stop, say hello, offer them some spare money and let them know that you care. You'll be surprised at what it means not to them but to you.