Day 11: July 11, 2007. We reached Atlanta, Georgia around 10:00 p.m.
We cruised the city and were surprised by the number of homeless people. We spoke to one woman who goes by the name of “Chime”. She chose the name because of it’s association with harmony and peace. Chime would not tell us where she was from or where she was headed. She shared her story about life on the streets of Atlanta. Food, she said was never a problem but she did not care much for the shelters. Chime lives in “cat holes“, makeshift hovels, usually in abandoned buildings. Despite her lack of the comforts we all take for granted, she was hopeful and positive of spirit — a heroe of faith.
Perhaps the idea for Good Samaritan Realtor could offer something to people like Chime. All it takes is a desire to help, creativity and caritas.
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