There's some great lessons to be learned in this story- which of course I outline below. However what I feel is most important is as it pertains to the husband. So many people are quick to dismiss him simply based on how he looks. If you haven't noticed- the husband can be just a bit intimidating mmkay...something about the sheer size of him, the beard and the concert tees can put a person off. I get that and so does he. But here's the thing that most people would miss- his heart. The husband has the most amazing, loving, loyal and PURE heart. It's simply beautiful.
This story is proof positive that you can NOT judge a book just by it's cover. The husband is most certainly "rough around the edges" but if you must know, that's just part of his charm. He is good, through and through.
The husband has befriended a man who is down on his luck & pulls metal scraps for re-sale from the dumpster behind his work warehouse. If we ever have anything of value at home, he takes it to his work dumpster & leaves it for "The Scrapper" as the kiddo calls him.
Recently, the husband was there helping "The Scrapper" put some items in his van to trade in & noticed that his shoes are beyond need of replacement.
Husband- Hey man, what size you wear?
Turns out, he's the same size as the husband.
Husband- I've got some nice Timberland work boots at home, steel toe, only worn a few times. They're yours if you want them.
He wants them & was VERY grateful.
And now I'm bagging up several pairs of shoes including the PRACTICALLY BRAND NEW TIMBERLANDS for this sweet man who could desperately use it. We won't even mention the fact that the husband would still be wearing them or that they cost a buttload because this man needs them more. He NEEDS them more.
The lessons here are profound.
#1- Helping others is easy. Even for folks like us- who don't have a whole lot extra, we still find ways to give back. It truly isn't hard to find so many ways to help our fellow man.
#2- Your children are watching. Set an example & show them what it is to be kind & generous. They will remember & one day, they will follow in your footsteps.
#3- Don't EVER judge a book by its cover. I can't tell you how many times people look at the husband & view him with disdain. He is the man who will LITERALLY GIVE YOU THE SHOES OFF HIS FEET if you need them.
#4- In turn, don't judge those in need. We all have times in our lives when we need a little helping hand. Remember what it feels like to be in need.
#5- You create the world you want to live in. Yes, there is a lot of bad out there but you can create the good too. Give without expectation simply because it's the right thing to do.
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