In 1971 a young man who grew up very poor was traveling across the country, trying to make a new start for himself.Along the way he had 1 run out of money and was 2 to spend the night in his 3 .
This continued until one morning, after a week of 4 in his car, he walked 5 into a restaurant and 6 a big breakfast.After eating his first good meal in weeks, he found himself 7 to the waiter, telling him he had “lost his wallet”.The waiter, who was also the owner, walked behind the chair where the young man had been 8 .
He 9 , and came up with a $20 bill that looked as if it had fallen on the floor.“Son, you must have 10 this,” the owner said.The young man couldn’t believe his 11 ! He quickly paid for the 12 , left a tip, bought gas with the change, and headed west.On the way out of town, it dawned on him.“Maybe 13 dropped the money at all.Maybe the waiter just knew I was in 14 and he helped me in a way that didn’t 15 me.”
Now older, the man lives near Kansas City.Each year he 16 thousands of dollars, primarily in increments(递增)of $100.He is 17 as the “Secret Santa”, because at Christmas time each year, he personally hands 18 out to those on the street or at restaurants.
“I’ve lived the story, so I know it’s definitely more blessed to 19 than receive, because it comes back to you many, many times over, ” he says.He is 20 to be able to share the gift that blessed his life so many years ago.
In 1971 a young man who grew up very poor was traveling across the country, trying to make a new start for himself.Along the way he had 1 run out of money and was 2 to spend the night in his 3 .
This continued until one morning, after a week of 4 in his car, he walked 5 into a restaurant and 6 a big breakfast.After eating his first good meal in weeks, he found himself 7 to the waiter, telling him he had “lost his wallet”.The waiter, who was also the owner, walked behind the chair where the young man had been 8 .
He 9 , and came up with a $20 bill that looked as if it had fallen on the floor.“Son, you must have 10 this,” the owner said.The young man couldn't believe his 11 !He quickly paid for the 12 , left a tip, bought gas with the change, and headed west.On the way out of town, it dawned on him.“Maybe 13 dropped the money at all.Maybe the waiter just knew I was in 14 and he helped me in a way that didn't 15 me.”
Now older, the man lives near Kansas City.Each year he 16 thousands of dollars, primarily in increments(递增)of $100.He is 17 as the “Secret Santa”, because at Christmas time each year, he personally hands 18 out to those on the street or at restaurants.
“I've lived the story, so I know it's definitely more blessed to 19 than receive, because it comes back to you many, many times over, ” he says.He is 20 to be able to share the gift that blessed his life so many years ago.