It was cold and they still had so many miles to go. 

Holiday traffic was killer, and the kids weren't that cheerful anymore. 

Just a quick stop to get some snacks and stretch. 

Everyone else was loaded back in the Suburban, but she was the last. 

Cold biting wind made her turn away, and that was how she saw him. 

Curled near the door.  Disheveled.  Covered in loneliness.

Only a few steps from the car now, she turned back and went inside.  

 A minute later she returned to the cold with a brown bag.  

 "I dont' know if you realize it, but today is Christmas.  I don't know if you have a family or someone who's looking for you right now.  But I just thought you should know that Someone does care.  I got you some beer because I figured that's what you'd want!  Merry Christmas."

 She got in her waiting car, kids full of questions, and drove on.  

I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink.  Matthew 25:35