I ran into town to get a few things from the local hardware store. I noticed an older couple loaded with plastic grocery bags and backpacks walking the opposite direction and thought to myself if they were still walking when I was headed home, then I would offer them a ride.
By the time I got out of Aubuchons, I had forgotten all about the coupld. But I saw them walking a little ways down the road so turned into a parking lot and told them that they looked like they were pretty loaded down - would they like a ride?
They were happy to accept a ride, and it turns out that they live in an apartment building just a couple of blocks away - one I pass anyway, so I didn't even have to drive out of my way to deposit them to their "doorstep".
He (predictably) had lost his license so couldn't legally drive his truck (I'm guessing DWI). Never heard why she couldn't drive the truck, but didn't ask and figured it was none of my business. I was on the walking end early in my life (car broke down and had no money) and had plenty of people offer me rides, so figured this was a chance to pay it forward.
Felt good to be able to do for others who weren't looking for help, but could appreciate when it was offered.
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