Elderly woman asks homeless man for a job while her children ignore her – Story of the day

Mary always comes across a homeless man near her favorite bakery and buys him something to eat. One day, she asked him for help carrying a huge package, knowing that her children would never do it. The man agreed and even repaired the sink in her kitchen. Then she made him a great offer.

“Thank you very much, ma’am,” said the homeless man standing in front of Mary’s favorite bakery as she handed him a beautiful croissant and a cup of steaming hot chocolate. The 78-year-old woman looked down at the man sitting on the bench and smiled kindly. She saw him almost every day, and people were usually kind enough to buy him breakfast. Today, she feels inclined to do the same.

Their great town of Breckenridge, Colorado, was covered in a thick layer of snow, and Christmas was just around the corner. This time of year always reminds her of hot chocolate, family, and the spirit of giving for a reason.

However, Mary Olson did not see her family for several years. After her husband died, she was home alone for most of the Christmases. Her two children, Matt and Katherine, are too busy and always go down to the warmer climates this season. Mary invites them to her house, but they often make excuses.

It’s sad, but it’s happened to many people in their old age. She just wished her kids remembered how wonderful Christmas was in their town. Fortunately, Mary did not need the money from them. From old money, she lived comfortably all her life. All she needs now is some company.

Suddenly, snow fell from the sky. She noticed how the beautiful flowers fell on the man’s shoulder, and her brows furrowed. “It will probably be colder soon. Do you have somewhere to go? ‘ asked the elderly woman.

The man looked at her with a sad smile. “I am not, madam. But don’t worry. I’ll cover soon,” he replied and took a sip of hot chocolate.

Mary was not satisfied with that answer. “What’s your name, young man?”

“I’m Karl, ma’am.”

“Nice to meet you, Karl. My name is Mary Olson. How old are you?”

“Nice to meet you, Mrs. Olson. I’m 27. Why do you ask? ”

“I was really wondering if you could do me a favor since you’re young and looking pretty strong,” Mary began, looking for an excuse to invite him over to her house. “I ordered a new electric oven for my kitchen. But the delivery guys left it on my porch. It’s too heavy for me. Do you think you can come help me? ”

“Yes, of course, I can help you.”

“I might pay for your time,” Mary said, raising an eyebrow.

“No no! You bought me breakfast. Lead the way, Mrs. Olson,” Karl said, getting up from the bench and reaching forward.

“We don’t have to walk far. My house is nearby, which is good because I don’t like driving in the snow. I’m not as strong as I used to be either, but that’s what happens as you get older,” Mary babbled as they walked away. Somehow, she made Karl laugh a few times and suspected that might be the first sign of joy the young man had in a while.

By the time they got to her house, Karl had finished his croissants and hot chocolate. He immediately saw the large package on Mary’s porch and pulled it up while Mary opened the front door. She guided him inside and told him where to put it. “Thank you very much, young man. How about you and I can make you an even better breakfast? My pancakes are legendary,” suggested the elderly woman wittily.

Karl smiled at her and agreed. He took off his hat and coat, enjoying the warmth of her house. But before Mary can start making her pancake batter, her kitchen sink seems to explode. Water splashed everywhere, she hurried to find a towel.

“Oh no! No repeat!” she cried, trying to stop the cataclysm. Karl gets into action, asks where the main valve is, and Mary explains. He turned it off, and they could finally relax.

“Are you all right, Mrs. Olson?” he wondered, helping her dry the counter.

“Yes, Karl. But that happens all the time these days. I’ve hired guys from PlumbPerfect three times in the last two months, and nothing. They certainly won’t come now because it’s snowing more,” said Mary, looking out the window and noticing more debris falling from the sky.

“Do not worry about that. I can do it,” Karl said and asked where he could find her toolbox.

“Are you sure you know what you’re doing?” Mary wondered, worried.

“Yes. I’ve got a carpentry business, but I’m also a licensed plumber. I can do this, no problem,” Karl explained, carrying Mary’s toolbox over and looking around. around.

“Oh, but those are two areas where there is a lot of business around this town. What happened?” Mary asked while he worked.

“You’re right. I had a small business with just a few employees. I started when I was 21. It was great for a couple of years, but then PlumbPerfect opened up. They had a good public. more, more employees, benefits, everything. My company suffered. Finally my boys left to work there too. I couldn’t keep up with the few clients I had. walked away, and I couldn’t pay my debt either,” he added.

“What a shame. What happened after?”

“I declared bankruptcy, then I lost everything. I lived with my girlfriend at the time and she kicked me out as soon as things got tough. That’s her name on the lease. I didn’t have anything to deposit, so I ended up on the street. You can’t get any decent work without a physical address, so that’s why I’ve been homeless for two years now,” he revealed.

“What about your family?”

“I have nothing left. My mother passed away after I started a business. She is very proud of me for opening her own company. I don’t know what she will think of me now.”

“She would still be proud. You’ve been through a lot and still standing. You are still a good man. I’m afraid I come from privilege, and my kids never have to work much for anything. But I know they won’t be able to handle what life puts in your way,” Mary comforted, watching him use wrenches and other things to fix up her kitchen.

Half an hour later, Karl asked her to turn on the valve again, and her sink was back to normal. That’s when Mary had an idea. “Karl, I need to fix a few things around the house. Some of my stairs creak. Some doors need repair. I think my bathroom would also benefit from some maintenance, and I could help with my garden,” Mary began with a sly grin.

“It’s okay, Mrs. Olson, although it sounds like some jobs might require different types of tools or maybe materials,” Karl said, starting to plan her renovation.

“Fine. I can pay for all of that. I can pay for you too. But I would also suggest you move in with me. You’ll get a room and a bathroom, and I also provide food. What do you say?” Mary asked excitedly.

“Oh. I don’t know what to say. But if you provide all that, I can’t take your money,” Karl countered, smiling back at the elderly woman.

“Deal! And while you’re at work, you can use my address to find another job or whatever you need to plan. What I need around the house isn’t urgent, so you can take her time,” Mary continued, “And honestly, it would be nice to have some company.”

Karl grinned at the elderly woman and accepted immediately. He has nothing to lose. He started doing everything she pointed out, and now that he had the address, he applied to PlumbPerfect.

It was one of the best Christmases Mary could remember since her husband died. Karl became her grandson, and he got a job at the plumbing company after the new year.

A few months later, Karl finally has a place to live, but he still comes on weekends to fix things around Mary’s house and eat her delicious food.

Around that time, Mary suffered a health scare that nearly resulted in her being hospitalized. Karl was there, but her children only called a few times. That’s when she decided to change her mind. She gave Karl the big house and most of her possessions, giving only some of her money to her children, so that they would not bother the young man.

Mary accompanied him on the aisle when Karl got married. Luckily, she was also there to give birth to his first daughter, whom he named her.

“It was a sweet gesture, honey. You don’t have to do that,” Mary told both Karl and his wife, Julie, at the hospital.

“You saved me, Mary. You are an important part of my family,” he said, carefully handing the baby over to the elderly woman.

What can we learn from this story?

• Don’t forget about your parents. Mary’s children have ignored her for years, but she has found a new “nephew” who cherishes her greatly.
• A nice offer can save someone’s life. It is impossible to know where Karl would have been if Mary hadn’t made that big offer to him. But she changed his life situation for the better.

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