The young boy in the cornor...

Another Hurricane Katrina story...
Picture a Super Wal-Mart with enormous tables of food, clothing and personal care supplies and people everywhere. This was the Salvation Army Distribution Center in Pasadena, Texas.

Once again, Pat and I, with the help of volunteers, shared the Caring Coins one by one with each coin accompanied by a hug.

At the end of the day, as we were ready to leave, Pat and I just looked around this Super Wal-Mart, which had been emptied and filled with people and all kinds of supplies throughout the day. There were hundreds of people there, survivors, volunteers and National Guardsmen (women). They all had their Caring Coins around their necks. We looked at each other and said “YES!”

I then looked over at the children, who were in a special area with volunteers while their parents were collecting supplies. I noticed a young boy hiding in the corner. He was very frail. I noticed that he didn’t have an Caring Coin. I went over to him and asked if I could put a coin around his neck. He shook his head yes. I put it around his neck. Then, I asked him if I could give him a hug. He shook his head yes. As I gave him a hug, he gave me the biggest hug back. As I got up to leave, he was jumping up and down smiling and clutching his Caring Coin. He probably thought he wouldn’t get one. I was so grateful that I saw him. I just said “Thank you God!”

I still get goose bumps when I think of this little boy and his big hug...