[Dixie]

I say this with no intention of diminishing vets...

I was eating lunch at a restaurant downtown. A homeless man was seated nearby. He was hungry and told me he was a veteran. I asked him what his MOS was. He had no clue. (My family is military, so I know everyone who served can anwer this.)

For a second I was annoyed. I felt he'd stolen the valor of others to gain a meal. Then it occurred to me. Regardless if he served or not, he was still one of God's children and needed my help.

I bought him lunch.

My point is, kindness and compassion rarely costs us much, but it can mean a lot to the other person. So practice kindness. You don't need a reason to do it.