Time to be Thankful

So as we went into eat on Friday, December 5th, we sat down and Damian and I noticed a man sleeping in the restaurant. He says "mom that guy is sleeping". My reply was "he probably doesn't have a home". As we began to eat my heart was aching. We gathered some of our food and I walked up to him, put my hand on his shoulder to wake him. As he opened his eyes I just asked "are you hungry?" He replied "yes, thank you". I sat back down to only begin sobbing. Damian then asked "is this place open 24 hours?" Now I knew what he was getting at but I asked "no why?" He replied "where is he going to go?" I replied "he will probably sleep outside." I again started crying. We had a great family conversation about this and my heart is ever so grateful. May we remember that no matter how hard times might be and no matter financial struggles, it is always important to help someone in need. The man tonight may have eaten his only meal of the day and that brings peace to my heart.

I am so thankful that I have raised a young man to be caring and thoughtful of others.  I am so thankful to have the things I have and be able to call a place home.  I am thankful for experiences such as this to remind me to be humble and never be afraid to give a little more.