Making him smile was a great feeling

I was at the gas station getting some gas and noticed a young boy looking in all the trash barrels and taking out cans. He looked like he and his family did not have much money, and it seemed like he was collecting the cans to get the deposit money for food or some other necessity.

After getting gas I went around back to the dumpster where he was looking for more cans. “I don’t have any cans, but would you like some change?” I said. He just stared at me, so surprised that I would offer, then nodded. I gave him all the cash I had on me, said, “Have a great day,” and drove away. In the rear view mirror I saw him looking at the money in his hand and smiling. A great feeling. – Kelly 🙂