In today’s world, it is commonplace to see people scrounging for cash on the streets.
On how these people will use the money they receive, many of us have our own presumptions.
Such presumptions, however, might not always be accurate, as a prominent television program host recently learned.
The host approached a woman who was sitting at a bus station in inadequate clothing.
She said that she had a little boy but no money and no place to live.
In response to her predicament, the presenter made her a generous gift of money that came to little over $250.
She was reluctant at first, but eventually agreed to take the money.
The woman was followed by the presenter and his video team as she entered a mall and tried on numerous clothing, but she didn’t end up buying anything.
She then made an ice cream purchase at a roadside eatery.
The video team was taken aback when the woman exited the cafe and started walking toward an animal sanctuary.
They had assumed the part would go without incident.
The woman left the shelter 45 minutes later with a little dog in her arms.
She was asked by the host, who was perplexed by her actions, why she had decided to purchase a dog as opposed to treating herself with the cash.
The woman added that to her, the love and care of a little person was more important than having food and other belongings.
She was very eager to show her son the puppy when they got home.
The woman’s acts moved the presenter, who ultimately offered her more money for both her and her new animal friend.
This story should serve as a lesson to not presume how other people would use their money and that doing nice things doesn’t require a huge monetary account.
Also, it demonstrates how one’s life may be made happier by showing people selfless love and care, especially for a little person.
