Stan and Cindy called on Memorial Day to check up on my recovery. Stan called from the truck to share a story that had just occured. They were doing errands and they saw a guy who looked homeless walking along a busy street. He was loaded down with large bags, and Stan and Cindy stopped to ask if he needed any help or a ride.
Isn’t that cool! Seeing a fellow human being in need, they take the time to be inconvenienced.
Anyway, what was funny was that this guy was rather reflective. He said that he didn’t need a ride, that he was on his way to Bruster’s to get a Sundae. He took up his burdens and headed on down the road.
What I love about this story is that it makes the point that success in loving isn’t defined just by doing something (giving this guy a ride or help), but is first and foremost the act of becoming involved. Becoming involved in giving hospitality to a stranger almost always requires being inconvenienced.
Peace
