Last week as I was heading to pick up my mail I saw a woman fall down across the street from me. People just walked pass her, I had to wait until traffic stopped before I could cross the street. Before I got there, I young woman in her 20's had come to the woman's aid but needed help getting the woman to her feet. I soon realized that she was intoxicated to the max, stinking drunk is a kind description. People around us murmured, "she's always drunk, always falling", etc. I ignored them as did this lovely young woman. I was surprised when she asked the woman if she were hungry; "Yes. I'm very hungry." The young woman gave the woman her lunch, while apologizing because she had taken a piece of chicken from the box. She also gave the woman a soft drink explaining that it was all natural. Of course tears came to my eyes before could stop them. Before leaving I hugged this sweet good samaritan and wished her well. She stayed on my mind most of the day.
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