A guest post by Chad, reposted from infiniteexchange
This past Sunday, Suzanne and I visited our friends who gather at Moore Square. It was like most days, quite depressing to see so many people out on the streets. It is especially to sad to drive down in my nice warm truck and then have only five pairs of boots to give out each month. So many people are in need of shoes to keep their feet warm.
There was a bit of hope in an exchange this week.
I had delivered a pair of boots to Jonathan, who was a size 8.5. Right as I was given them to him, another man approached with shoes that were literally falling apart. I quickly asked Jonathan if the other man could have his old shoes. He quickly and without hesitation said, “Yes.” It was great to see the needs of two men met that day in a single moment.
I am always encouraged by the love that the people we share with at Moore Square show each other. Yes, like any community there are times that they fight and bicker, but there is so much love there. He gladly gave his old shoes away, I just don’t think that happens every day where I live in Suburbia. Maybe it doesn’t happen because we don’t need “shoes”, but I would rather it happens because we are afraid to admit our shortcomings to each other.
If you would like to donate to help with warm shoes for men and women of the Raleigh area, please contact me at chadkmiller @ gmail.com or donate to Love Wins here.
Thanks for this story, Chad.