Elderly Woman Offers Homeless Man Shelter and a Job While Her Children Ignore Her – Story of the Day
Mary always encountered a homeless man near her favorite bakery and bought him something to eat. One day, she asked him for help carrying a huge package, knowing that her own kids would never do it. The man agreed and even repaired her kitchen sink. Afterward, she made him a great offer.
“Thank you so much, ma’am,” the homeless man in front of Mary’s favorite bakery said when she handed him a nice croissant and a steaming cup of hot chocolate. The 78-year-old woman looked down at the man sitting on a bench and smiled kindly. She saw him almost every day, and people were usually kind enough to buy him breakfast. Today, she felt inclined to do so as well.
Their great town of Breckenridge, Colorado, was already covered in a thick blanket of snow, and Christmas was right around the corner. This time of the year always reminded her of hot chocolate, family, and the spirit of giving for some reason.
Mary bought some things for the homeless man near her favorite bakery. | Source: Shutterstock
However, Mary Olson had not seen her own family in several years. After her husband’s passing, she had spent most Christmases alone at home. Her two children, Matt and Katherine, were too busy and always traveled down to warmer climates during this season. Mary invited them to the house, but they often had excuses.
It was sad, but it happened to many people in their old age. She just wished her kids remembered how great Christmas could be in their town. Luckily, Mary didn’t need money from them. She came from old money and lived all her life comfortably. All she needed now was some company.
Suddenly, a sprinkling of snow started falling from the sky. She noticed how the beautiful flakes fell on the man’s shoulders, and her brow furrowed. “It might get even colder soon. Do you have somewhere to go?” the older woman asked.
The man looked at her and smiled sadly. “I don’t, ma’am. But don’t worry. I’ll take cover soon enough,” he responded and sipped from the hot chocolate.
Mary was not satisfied with that answer. “What’s your name, young man?”
“I’m Karl, ma’am.”
Mary asked Karl for a favor. | Source: Pexels
“Nice to meet you, Karl. My name is Mary Olson. How old are you?”
“Nice to meet you too, Mrs. Olson. I’m 27. Why do you ask?”
“I was actually wondering...