[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by dbussone

I appreciate GGs wisdom but every once in awhile an opportunity presents itself.

I drove to Gainesville yesterday to watch my eldest granddaughter play in a high school lacrosse game. As I pulled off I75 to turn left there was a gentleman with a sign asking for help. I called him over and handed him a bill. He blessed me and then looked down at the bill (it was a ten). He started crying when he saw what it was. I thanked him for blessing me by taking it. I was tearing up as I drove away. Whatever his motive, the tears were sincere. God has blessed me and I was happy to pass those blessings along.

In reading your post, my thought was that you did a good dead. There are always exceptions to one's opinion of the homeless and not all of them certainly, are something other than what they appear to be -- homeless, no job, down on their luck, etc.

I always give to a homeless type person when they have a pet . . . always. I carry pet food in my car for just that reason. I figure if I give them money, I don't know where it will go, but if I give them food for their dog, it will go to the dog and they don't have to buy it.

I have also given to those who seem genuine. I think you just have to go with your gut.