Sometimes the people who are notice

Sometimes the people who are noticed the least can do the most to lift us up. On Thanksgiving 41 , I took part in a local running activity. It was barely above freezing that morning so every runner was walking or jumping around trying to stay 42 . On the side of the road was a(n) 43 man and as usual, most people pretended not to 44 him. I went over and talked with him for a few minutes 45 the race. He told me that he was a veteran (老兵) and had hoped he might be able to do some work to 46 a few dollars for a Thanksgiving dinner. It was time for the race so I told him I'd like to talk to him 47 . I thought about this man during most of the 48 . He hadn't asked me for anything, 49 I wanted to do something for him. However, I only had a couple of dollars, certainly not 50 for a Thanksgiving dinner for the man. After the race I went back and talked to him, which got me several 51 looks from other runners. During our conversation I offered him the 52 I had. He didn't want to accept it but I 53 . Then he said something that I didn't 54 . He said, “This has been so nice. Thank you. I haven't really 55 anybody in a real long time.” “Wow,” I thought. “This man is 56 me for just talking to him.” After I said goodbye, I asked other 57 if they had a couple of dollars for a homeless veteran who just 58 to buy a hot Thanksgiving dinner. I think he ended up getting enough for a good 59 that night. From him, I learned how to smile through the rough times and I was 60 not to take for granted the many blessings I have.