White Balloon

I took a break to run some errands today. I was driving down the road with the rest of the world, on our busy rush to do whatever we feel we need to do. Always on the go. After a long sigh as I waited at a red light, I noticed a homeless man on the corner across from where I was waiting. He was dirty and had torn clothes on (Mind you it was 40 degrees today).

But what I noticed first... was his HUGE smile and his white balloon. I looked down the street and there was a car lot down the block with brand new balloons tied to each car. Somehow he ended up with one and he was obviously very happy about it.

I thought of a favorite quote of mine. "Whatever happens in life...'they' cant take away your birthday and 'they' cant take away your smile".

I can only imagine what that mans life had drug him through. Although I dont know him I could tell he still had hope. I consider this a re-affirmation of something I should practice daily. That no matter what you're going through.....always have hope. :)