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I wish I could rec this a thousand times. n/t cynatnite Dec 2012 #1
Thanks for the smile. HappyMe Dec 2012 #2
He's a good man. dipsydoodle Dec 2012 #3
He and my Mother are both 83 years old... BeHereNow Dec 2012 #6
We took a vacation to Mexico earlier this year Not Me Dec 2012 #4
how sweet that she brought them along to thank you renate Dec 2012 #11
that money barbtries Dec 2012 #12
Same here question everything Dec 2012 #35
He's a good man Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #5
You should buy stock in Kleenex, because I am using a few right now! hamsterjill Dec 2012 #7
Your dad is a truly awesome guy & exemplary citizen..... AverageJoe90 Dec 2012 #8
K & R for the good people on our planet malaise Dec 2012 #9
Sometimes on earth we find there are true treasures Smilo Dec 2012 #10
I love your dad! renate Dec 2012 #13
K&R ReRe Dec 2012 #14
What a wonderful story.... WiffenPoof Dec 2012 #15
Thank you for introducing us to your wonderful son. classof56 Dec 2012 #33
Love this story - love your Dad RockaFowler Dec 2012 #16
Damn, seems I got something in my eye. Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #17
You are truly blessed. redwitch Dec 2012 #18
I read post similar to this about a week ago, about a member's husband who gives money to homeless Victor_c3 Dec 2012 #19
That's the way. (n/t) turbo_satan Dec 2012 #20
What a lovely, touching mzmolly Dec 2012 #21
If only all humanity was like your family.... Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2012 #22
I'm very weepy these days and this made arthritisR_US Dec 2012 #23
My mom recently put me in my place on this issue. She was dropping me off at the bus station. Dustlawyer Dec 2012 #24
I could zipplewrath Dec 2012 #27
That brought tears to my eyes...what a kind and generous man! Speaks volumes about his character. Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #25
HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #26
(( )) blm Dec 2012 #28
Your dad and sister are the best! I wonder if ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #29
Great story, your Dad is a true humanitarian. kimbutgar Dec 2012 #30
Merry Christmas doesn't come from nowhere, you know. nolabear Dec 2012 #31
Wow - already in the top three on the Greatest Page here. dipsydoodle Dec 2012 #32
What a great man! Rider3 Dec 2012 #34
tears......my husband would do the same. n/t LittleGirl Dec 2012 #36
Give that man a hug from me!! babylonsister Dec 2012 #37
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Dec 2012 #38
Isn't that what the spirit of Christmas is supposed to be about? calimary Dec 2012 #39
Great Post! Kick Dalai_1 Dec 2012 #40
I love your Dad. And I don't even know him!! How lucky you are! renie408 Dec 2012 #41
If everyone stopped to help people maybe the world would be a better place. southernyankeebelle Dec 2012 #42
Due to the Holiday season, femrap Dec 2012 #43
My son will never pass someone with a sign asking for money mountain grammy Dec 2012 #44
You lucky lucky being and your sister too. Dont call me Shirley Dec 2012 #45
Random acts of kindness The Wizard Dec 2012 #46
That is the true spirit of the season. Blessings to you all. nt Ilsa Dec 2012 #47
Kick dipsydoodle Dec 2012 #48
Good news from TX has been slim, but this is beautiful... VOX Dec 2012 #49
Just awesome, made my day! byoung6 Dec 2012 #50
Thank you for sharing such a lovely Christmas story. iemitsu Dec 2012 #51
I just read a similar "pay it forward" today kentauros Dec 2012 #52
Hug your dad nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #53
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