Don't turn your back on needy

One young boy named Thomas lived in a small town. He was very poor and idnd't have his father. So, he had to work by himself to provide for him and his ailing mother. He sold flowers on the street. The people of the city often saw him saying, "Buy some flowers! Don't just walk by!"

A rich man named Ryan who also lived in the same city didnt' liked that intersection. Because his wife was fond of his flowers. One day they were passing by and then his wife told him to buy her flowers. But he asked her why she needed those flowers. He suggested her that he would buy some boutique from the expensive shops intesad of those flowers. But she replied that she needed only the flowers.

She herself went to the little boy, Thomas and asked him to give them all the flowers she had. The poor boy became very happy. But soon after this, Ryan's wife became seriously ill. And then she passed away. Ryan loved his wife so much and felt so alone.

But before she passed, she made her husband promise her to fulfill her last wish. Reading her letter, he exclaimed, "Why him?" The same afternoon he went to the boy. Seeing him Thomas wished him a good day and asked how he could help him. But he was angry and asked him why he didn't tell him about anything. The boy couldn't understand what he was saying.

He again asked him why he had not told him even when his wife was about to draw her last breath. Then he told Thomas that his wife had told him to take care of him. But he asked why she would ask so. Thomas also didn't figure out anything, so he replied that his wife had a big heart. Ryan became pacified and bought some flowers from him. When he was about to leave, Thomas called him back and told him to wait as he was going to show him something.

Thomas took him to the basement where he was living. It was too old and shabby. Ryan noticed lots of medicine on one corner. He asked the boy if he was sick. He replied that they were not his. He remove the curtain and Ryan could see his sleeping mother. Thomas told him that his mom still was alive only for his wife. He thanked Ryan's wife.

Thomas said that his wife often came to help them. She came and took care of his mother. She bought medicine and supported them. Thomas and his mom was grateful to her. When they thanked her she said that all that matters was that she wanted her to get better. Thomas also said that Ryan's wife even bought all of his flowers to help him provide for himself and his mom.

She often came to him and bought flowers. He added that she had a big and kind heart. But Ryan was quite ignorant about this. He said that she never had said anything to him. Thomas said that maybe she was afraid that he would not understand her.

However, Ryan was touched by Thomas story and decided to start visiting him and his mom. On the first day, Thomas could not believe it was him. He asked him what he was doing here and became very happy. Ryan replied that he had bought some food. He felt less lonely when he was in their company. He often ate dinner with them and support them always.

When he talked to them, he felt closer to his wife. One day he told Thomas' mom that she was going to get better, and he had no doubts about that. But she had doubts and expressed it. But she asked Ryan to promise her that he would take care of her boy if she passed away. Ryan said yes but he didn't want the little boy to lose his mother.

He returned home and took his wife's photo. He hugged it and cried out. He had decided that he could not just stand idly by and see another death. He asked God to give him a sign what he should do and how could he help them. And soon he got his way. He talked with he doctors about Thomas' mom's disease and they suggested him to take her in another country for treatment.

Ryan paid for her surgery in another county. Thomas was so happy as he saw light to save his mom. But she was bit tensed and asked Ryan if he was sure about it because it cost a fortune. Ryan replied that no amount of money is too much if it saved her life. He added that she could go there and he would watch her son until she recovered. She thanked him and prepared to go.

Ryan took Thomas under his wing while the boy's mom was away to get treatment. Soon Thomas noticed Ryan's car was missing. He asked him where was it. Then he again asked him if he had sold it. Ryan smiled and said that his mom needed the money more. And added that he enjoyed walking everywhere with Thomas.

And it was just the beginning Ryan started to notice that there were a lot of people like Thomas. There were little girl who lived on the street, single moms who had no money to feed the infant, the olds and many more. They all touched him and so soon he started a charity for underprivileged families. He named it in honor of his late wife. He asked the poor strangers to go with him because there was a new home for them.

One day Ryan and Thomas was sitting in Ryan's house. Suddenly Thomas saw Ryan's wife photo and took it. He told Ryan that she would be so proud of him. Ryan looked sad and he said that it was true but a same that he had become worthy of her only after her passing.

Everyday a huge number of people need help and support. Don't ignore pleas for help and don't turn your back on those who are in trouble. Your are alive not just when your heart keeps beating, but when the memory of you lives on in the hearts of others.