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GIVING - What I saw happen yesterday brought a tear to my eye

By Todd Clark - Retired

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty LLC 200311024

December 21, 2011 05:29 AM

While driving yesterday, I came upon a red light and about 75 feet from me, I saw a homeless person walking with a shopping cart. They wasn’t begging for anything, they were just going about his business when a small car pulled up to them.

The person jumped out, gave them a brand new still in the plastic, $100+ sleeping bag and a $150+ ski jacket. The person's face looked so happy and then the driver jumped backed in the car and drove off. This all happened in the matter of 30 seconds.

No cameras, no media, no fanfare, just a person who clearly was about the giving spirit. This 30 second act brought a tear to my eye and reminded me again about the spirit of Christmas.

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Bill Reddington

Re/max By The Sea - Destin, FL

Destin Florida Real Estate

This is what the Holiday spirit is all about. Everybody needs help at some point in their life!

Dec 21, 2011 05:32 AM

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN

Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

Wow. That was truly a blessing for both the giver and the receiver of the gift. Thanks for sharing.

Dec 21, 2011 05:33 AM

Krystal Knott

Christie's International Real Estate - Summit Colorado - Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge CO Real Estate & All Summit County CO

Todd, this gave me goosebumps of happiness! This is truly what the holiday spirit is about! Thanks for sharing, your post has put a smile on my face. --Krystal

Dec 21, 2011 05:34 AM

Michelle Seidelman

Staged To Sell - Portland, OR

Thank you for posting this, it is such a wonderful story : )

Dec 21, 2011 05:59 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Todd, Just stopped by to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! These acts of kindness are everywhere these days and I'm so happy to see it!

Dec 21, 2011 06:07 AM

Judy Jennings

Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA

Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Todd - What a wonderful thing to witness. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Dec 21, 2011 06:19 AM

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Acts of kindness happens more often than reported. . there is a Santa in each of everyone of us waiting to be released when the feeling of gratitute reaches the depths of our souls.. what a beuatiful thing to witness just before Christmas. . inspiring

Merry Christmas Todd!

Dec 21, 2011 06:35 AM

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Todd....what's neat is that person planned that Gift Giving to that homeless Person...How about Buying a Hot Coffee or Hot Chocolate and giving one to a homeless Person or even the elderly can use our support. Merry Christmas-Fred Carver

Dec 21, 2011 07:36 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Todd, That is a gift given for all the RIGHT REASONS! Love to hear about these wonderful gestures!!!

Dec 21, 2011 08:15 AM

Marte Cliff

Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID

Your real estate writer

Amazing - and you got the privilege of seeing it done. That was yet another gift!

Dec 21, 2011 08:41 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

It still happens! Unconditional love for your fellow man, the true meaning of Christmas....

Dec 21, 2011 11:48 AM

Vern Eaton

Askov, MN

Realtor 651-674-7449

That is what real giving is about. Helping someone without all the back slapping.

Dec 21, 2011 12:14 PM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Wow. This almost brought a tear to my eye. What a gracious thing for that person to do. I am so glad you were there to witness this incredible act of kindness. What a difference this stranger made in the life of this unfortunate soul. Makes me want to drive downtown and do something for our freezing homeless. Thanks for sharing this Todd. This is truly the Spirit of Christmas!!!

Dec 22, 2011 07:27 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Okay - I'm crying and it's only 8:00 in the morning. That is truly one of the neatest Christmas gift giving stories I've heard this year. Quiet and gracious...what a wonderful combination. :) ( can hardly wait to see your new videos) Merry Christmas to you Todd and to your beautiful family!

Dec 23, 2011 03:11 AM

Karen Baker

Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC

Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Todd ~ Giving ... Is a wonderful phenomenon most people don't understand ... It's okay and we don't expect to receive ... the gesture means so much more when you give ... Happy Holidays! Enjoy your family time this holiday season!!

Dec 23, 2011 11:16 AM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Todd,

Glad you were there to see it and tell us - it's still anonymous but we know about the act. :)

Steve

Dec 23, 2011 02:05 PM

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