Did You ever...

Did you ever think about walking into a bar and in a big bold voice say…
"Drinks for everybody"
and then pick up the tab?

Well I got to do it last night.
(except I didn't use a big bold voice…and it wasn't a bar)

It was late and I was hungry, so I stopped at a downtown McDonalds.
When I walked in I saw some familiar faces.

Twelve of my homeless friends were huddled around a table sipping coffee - and hanging in a warm place until they were pushed out for staying to long.
I asked them if they had eaten anything and they all said no.
I said…
"Well come on -  get up there and order anything you want…its on me".
Boy did those faces turn into smiles.

We sat and talked for about 45 minutes.
It cost all of $39 dollars.

Now I'm not bragging - please know that…
In fact - I hope that I am encouraging you to step out and do the same… in your own way - with your own personality.  Maybe get a friend to go with you on your venture of reaching out to the homeless and down and out.
They all want off the streets - they all want a normal life…
and it takes people to advocate for them and hold their hand to get them to the place were they can break the cycle of homelessness.

I was once asked what a person needs to do to help the homeless…
My answer was simple - just start doing it…

I finished my meal - got to know them better and headed out the door.
The hugs and thank you's were soooo worth it.

So there is your challenge…
Just start doing it!