Elderly Lady Gives Shelter to Homeless Girl, Finds Bag Full of Money after She Leaves — Story of the Day

An old lady was drawn into a drama she knew absolutely nothing about after she innocently gave a homeless girl shelter from the pouring rain.

Sarah was a 78-year-old woman who had lived most of her life in Houston, Texas. She was born there, went to school there, and set down roots there when she found her man.

Her husband, Pete, passed away just the year before, and Sarah was feeling the strain of his absence. Her husband had been a well-known and well-loved figure in their neighborhood which is the only reason why he was able to protect their home.

They were owners of an old bungalow that sat between two fine cottages. The expensive establishments belonged to a rich rancher named Chris Shepherd; the veteran turned rancher had returned from war to invest heavily in real estate.

He set his sight on Sarah’s neighborhood because of its serene environment. He systematically bought the run-down houses in the area and tore them down to build the luxury cottages.

The younger couples had left first, eager to use the money they got from selling their houses to make a new life for themselves. Sarah and Pete had refused to sell because they loved their neighborhood and their home, which held all of their memories.

They raised their only son, Shawn, in the same house and were determined to leave it to him when they passed. Pete kept Shepherd at bay while alive, but after he died, the rich man renewed his efforts. He visited Sarah just two weeks after the burial with a proposition.

“I know things will be harder for you now that Pete’s gone, but I’m prepared to make things easy for you; take the money I’m offering and move to another place of your choice, and I promise it’s the last you’ll hear from me.”

“I’ll do no such thing sir,” Sarah replied stiffly. “I suggest you go somewhere else if you wish to make a profit.”

“Stop being stubborn Sarah. You know you could use...