Do you believe that just one act can completely change your destiny? I agree, it’s not easy to believe, but when you hear the story that happened to a homeless man named E. Alvarez, you will change your mind forever.
He ended up on the streets as a result of a drug addiction. The turning point for Elmer was the death of his own brother, who left the world at the age of 33. Since then he began abusing alcohol, and then drugs came along.
This could not pass without a trace. He was repeatedly convicted and served 5 times in the penitentiary. Despite the fact that he did not have a home, thanks to the Narcotics Anonymous club he managed to overcome his illness, but it was very difficult to escape from the street.
One autumn day, as always, he wandered the city streets in search of food. Winter was coming, and for the homeless it was the most difficult time of the year. Even regular people were not very comfortable, let alone those who had to sleep around.
Alvarez’s attention was caught by a white piece of paper lying in the middle of the walkway. When he picked it up, he was dumbfounded. It was a check for $13,000! Moreover, it had already been signed and endorsed, which meant that anyone could go and cash it, becoming the owner of a tidy sum.However, Elmer managed to cope with the temptation.
A telephone number was written on the back with a simple pencil. Calling it, the man heard on the other end the voice of a woman who introduced herself as Roberta Hosky. She was a successful businesswoman who headed her own real estate agency.
When she heard that someone had found her check and was going to return it, she could not believe her ears. Before the call, she had no idea it was missing, but after she carefully examined her purse and was convinced that everything she had said was true.
Roberta immediately set up an appointment. It’s worth noting that she herself faced difficulties. Getting pregnant at the age of 17, Hosky was forced to live in a shelter to support herself and the baby. After that, she managed to graduate from real estate courses at the University and start her own business, which over the years began to bring a solid profit.
Wanting to thank Alvarez for his noble deed, the woman rented an apartment for him for six months. During this time he was trained at her school and was able to get a position in Roberta’s company. In this way, she gave him much more than just money. He was able to earn money and live a full life.
The story immediately went viral. A popular American TV channel invited her characters to participate in the program. During the filming of the TV show, Elmer was in for another pleasant surprise. His relatives, who thought he had been dead for a long time, came to the studio. The hero’s mother and sisters were overjoyed to see them.
That’s how, with just one right decision, a man’s fate changed completely.