Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Compassion

You sometimes wonder if your values are rubbing off on your kids. Never have I been more proud of Ethan than this afternoon when we passed a man on the street corner holding a sign "Homeless & Hungry."

Ethan gave me the $5 allowance from his pocket and said, "Let's go get some cheeseburgers for that guy. He doesn't look like he likes onions, so make sure you ask for them plain."

8 comments:

Terri said...

Lovely. Just lovely.

(And thank you for your comments -- much appreciated. Must be from you that he gets it.)

Anonymous said...

WOW above and beyond - I bet soup kitchens don't cater so considerately! ;D

said...

What a sweet and sensitive boy. You are one lucky mom (and he's one lucky kid :)

April Plummer said...

Wow. That is wonderful. How old is Ethan? I don't think...no, I know my stepdaughter wouldn't have thought to do that. Though she does show compassion on occasion. But what a lovely story. Just a small testament to your parenting skills and love. :)

Krista said...

I wonder what kind of people look like they like onions? :) What a great kid.

Mala said...

Obviously you're doing something right. Congrats on such a sweet kid.

jules said...

If that doesn't melt your heart. Well done.

Slamdunk said...

Nicely done Ethan. We could learn a lot from you.