A Homeless Man Named Robbie

Away to Vermont on a Dr's appointment. Coming back and riding the Ferry to New York my wife Judy and I decided to stop off at Panera Bread for lunch thru the Drive thru. I notice a man counting his few dollars by the drive thru. His long hair and beard caught my attention. His face looked sunburned, and he looked withered and dry. Sadly I noticed that his tan pants had a large brown streak down his rear side. Looking at this broke my heart. As I went thru the drive thru I ordered an extra sandwich, a lemonade and chips. My wife looked at me not knowing my thoughts and said ,"Michael your hungry today." As I came around after picking the food, I looked for that man. He had disappeared. I drove around on a mission to find him. At last, I saw him, he had gone into the restaurant. I parked the car and told my wife what my plans were. She was surprised and was very supportive. I walked through the door and introduced myself to him. I said I have something for you. He looked up smiling and said, "God bless you." I said, "God bless you." I asked him where he was from and he said, " Willow Alaska." He shared with me he was looking for his parents in Upstate NY. He said he suffered from mental illness and that he was a minister. While talking to this stranger I felt an incredible love resonating through him, it is hard to explain. I said good bye my friend and felt guilty because I wanted to do more for him. His name was Robbie. I shared the story with my wife and my brother Gus and they said that God puts angels in this world and Robbie might be an angel you cared for. There is not a better feeling than helping someone in need. I made a new friend today, a homeless man named Robbie. I encourage everyone to reach out to those less fortunate and make a difference in their lives. Even saying hello, or asking them how they are doing. So many people are silently suffering, and any act of kindness will help them cope better. God bless those of you that do... Michael Tor 6/12 2023