I have a friend who recently lost his job. He had been unemployed for about four months. He and his roommate were taking care of the roommate’s grandson, whose father was in prison. The little boy is about three years old and as sweet as could be.

I told my friend that I had a gift for them, for after Thanksgiving. I went to his apartment and met with him and the little boy. I gave the little boy the $100. I’m sure he has no idea what it was about, but he was excited. My friend was almost in tears and said “now we can have a Christmas.”