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In reply to the discussion: My Dad...From my sister's FB Page. [View all]mountain grammy
(26,620 posts)44. My son will never pass someone with a sign asking for money
without handing over a few bucks. If the sign says "veteran" he hands over a few bucks more. I do this only occasionally, but will try to be more like my son. Your story is beautiful, and true. What's the point of having anything if you can't help people.
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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
My mom recently put me in my place on this issue. She was dropping me off at the bus station.
Dustlawyer
Dec 2012
#24
That brought tears to my eyes...what a kind and generous man! Speaks volumes about his character.
Auntie Bush
Dec 2012
#25
If everyone stopped to help people maybe the world would be a better place.
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2012
#42