I Got My Reward!

conclusion to Wednesday, April 9th post . . . (see below)

I was in the local convenience store at lunch.  The cashier asked, "Don't I know you?"
I said, "Yes. Weren't you here the day I gave those boys some money?"
She could even remember what I said that day.  I answered, "Nope!", when she had asked me if I knew the boys.  That had really surprised her that I would share with kids I didn't know.

I got my reward.  She told me how excited the boys had been.  She said she had told the boys they should enjoy the money I gave them for treats because that doesn't happen very often.

I made some boys happy and made some impressions.  I just hope the boys remember and pay if forward some day.

Big Smiles!

I stopped at a convenience store to buy a 1/2 off Wednesday car wash. There were two young boys in there buying chips. One of the boys was counting and recounting the change he had. As I accepted my change, I made a quick decision to hand it to the other boy. Then I decided I better add a dollar to it so he actually had enough money to buy something. He was shocked and tried to give it back to me. Nice kid! The clerk was shocked too.
She asked, "is he your boy?"
"Nope!"
"Do you know him?"
"Nope!"
Because of the boys lack of greed, he tried to give the money back again. I didn't want the money back. All I wanted was for him to enjoy a treat with his buddy. Again I didn't get to see the end result, but it was so worth it to me. Maybe the boy will be inspired to do something nice for someone else one day.

I've always wanted to have enough money to anonymously help people when they least expect it. I'm still waiting for that $. I can spare a couple dollars once in a while though. I think of it as paying it forward for all the times people helped me out or share a dollar or two. Unlike the man begging for money last night. His story didn't add up and he was soliciting everyone in the parking lot. I do not like to help dishonest beggars. I mentioned then that I didn't like people approaching me for money.
Then said, "I will decide who I wanted to give my money to".
Maybe that's what sparked my generosity today. No matter. I just want those two boys to have a great afternoon.