Okay, actually I should be in bed by now, because I need to get up at 430am to get ready for the run! That's like my normal bedtime!
Anyway I met this old man when I was at the Interchange. He was sitting at the bench and was chewing something. I saw that he had many plastic bags with him (rubbish collector?). I thought something might be "wrong" so I kind of want to approach him.
But well, I hesitated for a good few minutes. In fact I wanted to just get on the bus! But in the end I didn't board the bus, because I know that I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight if I didn't approach him.
I was glad I did! Because he was eating bread crumbs mixed with water. He had no money to eat. He told me that he don't have any children and lives alone. I think a normal person would not go to such extent to cheat people's money, so I gave him $20 - out of the $30 I have.
I asked him if he had a place to stay but he was half mumbling so I couldn't figure out what he was saying. I even gave him my mobile number so that he can call if he has no money to eat. He just kept telling me that the government is mad and wants to kill him, so he didn't want to go to any Old Folks' Home or to be referred to the Welfare Board. Hmm.
When I was talking to him, I struggled to hold back my tears. (Yes I am a cry baby) I don't know whether to feel sorry for this man or feel glad that at least he could get by each day. I think he wants to feel loved too.
If we are always donating to Charity, why are there still so many people starving? I donates to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) monthly and they always send me nice cards etc. I think I can make do without so that they can spend the money more meaningfully?
Dear once mentioned about celebraties donating millions to charity, but what about the case when a guy donates $5 out of the $10 he has? Who is the more generous one?
I hope I can meet the old man again. At least I know that he's still well and all.
Good night..
