Within You, Without You

A special gift transformed Friday the 13th last week from a day of bad omens into one of inspiring generosity.

Toward the end of the day’s Dining Room service, an older man with a long grey goatee and a large eagle belt buckle approached Charles Sommer, our Dining Room Manager.  Pulling a $100 bill from his pocket, he asked Charles if the money could go toward repairing our well-loved and well-worn piano.  A guest for many years, the man said he’d always loved hearing the music when he came in for a warm meal and a seat at the table.  Halfway to the door, he stopped and turned.

“You know” he said to Charles, “I wouldn’t be here without you guys.”