Acts of Love

Today, while at a sporting goods store I came across a North Face men's jacket marked down from $120 to $19.95 – so, I bought it!  I didn't know who I would give this jacket to.  I just knew that within the hour I'd be giving it to someone who needed to keep warm that night.  I just trusted that Spirit would make it happen.  Low and behold, it did happened, within the hour.  I went to eat lunch at Zippy's Café, in my usual communal spot with comfy chairs and pillows.  A little family-tribe arrived with kids that spread throughout the entire cozy space, so I gladly moved to a table that looked out the window to the street.

Within minutes I spotting the recipient of the new coat - a homeless man was walking then stopped right next to my car!  He was eating something from a brown bag.  I got up from my meal, crossed the street, and asked him if he needed a warm coat.  With no hesitation, he said - Yes.  I opening my car and showed him the new coat - he was grateful.  His name is John.  I prayed for him and he told me, "If I see you around sometime, I'll pay you back."  I thanked him and told him to just pay it forward.  Spirit makes things happen!  I never sat at the window before.  If the family-tribe had not come along, I would not have seen him.  My prayers go out to a lovely man name John, who needed the warmth of a coat, and the warmth that only prayer and connection with another human being can give.

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