"The best feeling you can ever have is to give to others." - Oprah
When a 27 year-old Sacramento woman called her mother on a Monday to say her $35,000 wedding on Saturday wasn't gonna happen (groom got cold feet), you would most likely expect an angry mom! What you got instead was a mom a little shocked, but not shaken.
In return for her non-refundable deposit, mom did the unexpected. She kept the reception intact, but invited an entirely different set of folks. She invited the city's homeless to a free extravagant meal, champagne included. The room was filled with individuals, children and families.
I think it is very generous actually to lose out on something so important to yourself and then give it to someone else", said one homeless woman who came with her husband and five children.
The homeless population has increased so much in Sacramento, it now includes families.
The following day the stood-up bride and her mother would go on the honeymoon trip.
And as for the groom who got cold feet? He is missing out on being a part of one great family.
A family who loves, gives, and cares for others.
Somehow I have the feeling the Bride-that-wasn't-to-be is going to be blessed beyond measure.
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