Sean, who was a single dad to three kids, was having a hard time making ends meet. After his wife died of cancer, he had to sell their house to pay for her medical bills. He also lost his job because he missed too many work days. Sean and his kids had to live in a tent city in Oakland because they had nowhere else to go.
While stopping at a gas station one day, Sean saw a couple whose car had run out of gas and they were in a lot of trouble. The woman was giving birth, but they couldn’t get to the hospital. Sean immediately gave the couple his last $2 to help them, even though he knew it would mean going hungry that day.
The man, Matthew, called Sean on video chat the next morning to meet his new baby and thank him for being kind. After that, Matthew called Sean into his office and told him that he owned a business and wanted to hire Sean.
Sean told Matthew his story. He was shocked to learn that Matthew was not only giving him a job but also the chance to help run the business. Matthew liked how Sean treated others and didn’t care about himself. He thought Sean would add much-needed soul to his business.
Sean was moved to tears as he said yes to the offer. Because of his new job, he was able to give his kids a better life, and they could finally leave the tent city. Sean’s story came full circle when he helped people in need, including his neighbor, who had helped him a lot with his kids.
Sean’s life had been changed forever when he met Matthew by chance. This was his second chance, and he was going to make the most of it. He felt like his life had been given a new start when he looked at his kids. He was thankful for that.
