I need some advice

[funlvnman]

In recent weeks I've met a man who lives in the wash near my house. A wash is a river with no permanently running water. I met him while I was helping a couple look for their lost puppy. He told us he had seen the puppy that morning and he would pray for it's safe return. His prayers were answered when the puppy turned up safe and sound about 3 days later.

Since that day I've seen him about him about 3 or 4 times. He tries to keep a low profile. Up until Sunday all we really did was exchange pleasantries and have a short conversation. But there was something about the way he carried himself that told me he was, despite his situation, a man of fine character.

Sunday I took the time to sit and talk for close to an hour. Neil is just someone down on his luck. Whenever I see him, he's always clean and groomed to the best his situation allows. He's polite and well spoken. His spritual side is very apparent. He adores my dogs and greets them with great affection.

I really want to do something nice for Neil for Christmas but am not sure what to do. He is a proud man and the only thing he has asked from me is a bag of dog treats so that he has something good to give them when we visit.

I'm afraid that he might interpret a gift from me as condescending and I don't want that. My friend Katrina suggested that noone would refuse some home baked chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate.

If you have any advice for me, please speak up

Thanks in advance
Rich

[Kilted Jeeper]

I think your friend Katrina has a wonderful idea.

[joecool]

I agree with your friend Katrina. Cookies are a great (and delicious) gift that nobody would be offended to receive. After all, it is the Holiday season, and giving cookies is not ostentatious, it is just a nice seasonal gesture.

[starbkjrus]

Ummm. If he's alone perhaps invite him to Christmas Dinner?

[Lyle1]

You could buy him some fruit. If you want to be careful of his feelings, skip the basket, and put it in a bag. If he protests, tell him you have more than you can use (from gift baskets you received) and it would spoil if you didn't give it away. An invite for dinner is a good idea, too.

[dutchy kilted]

How about home baked chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate, as well as some home-baked dog treats? Recipes are easy to find.

Good for you for showing the kindess of the season.

[ChubRock]

Is he homeless?

[funlvnman]

Is he homeless?

Yes he is. I don't know why.

[piperdbh]

If it's cool weather where you are, you might offer him a jacket you don't wear, and ask him to find someone who needs it. The someone might turn out to be him, but you won't insult his pride. He would probably appreciate some clean, new socks, as well. I'd say he would appreciate Christmas dinner, too.
You're on the right track here, and it's good that you want to help.

[james a. husky]

As you percieve God's Blessings to be, so might you share them with another!


Jim aka kiltiemon