Despite 11 children, at 108 years old, Don Felipe lived in the street: he was already “adopted” in Coahuila

This Tuesday June 15th is World Aging Abuse and Mistreatment Awareness Day and there are thousands of older people living sick and suffering from loneliness, poverty and abuse, but the story of Don Felipe makes us come back to believing in humanity.

Don Felipe, 108, lived on the streets in Coahuila despite having married three times and having 11 children.

In her Facebook account, user Benita Dearz revealed her story with Don Felipe, whom she saw carrying bottles and walk under the incessant sun.

“He walked along the route du Tec, with his bag of bottles. I did not hesitate to return to offer him a raid, he accepted because the sun was very strong. I put it in the car no matter how much traffic I caused I tell him where he is staying and he tells me that he is in a square under a very large palm tree. I swear it broke my heart. We were looking for the place because even he didn’t know it, I walked all over Torreón Jardín, ”said Benita Dearz.

The good humor of this grandfather captivated her, because he “assumed” that his garden was very large, although he did not have a house.He told the 108-year-old young woman that she had three wives and 11 children; Despite this, he found himself abandoned, forced to live on the streets.

Benita Dearz asked where and what Don Felipe’s children were doing, so he decided to give her all the money he had, but the man’s response broke his heart even more:

“I give my last 100 pesos of my fortnight without worrying about it, thanking myself for this blessing: ‘May the Holy Trinity and my God protect me and bless me’, I swear. I felt like the most millionaire woman, with a smile she grabs the 100 and says happily: ‘I already have some for my coquita and my bread’ “.

A few moments later The young wife of Torreón decided to return to pick up the noble grandfather and bring him home, offering him food and warmth.

Benita pointed out in a post that this beautiful gesture He did it in honor of his grandparents Blas and Angelita, who are in Heaven.

He also showed photos of Don Felipe, who He was able to bathe, change his clothes and enjoy delicious meals with his new family.

This user asked the rest of the internet for their help in paying better attention to the grandfather; For this reason, he asked for diapers, wipes, dietary supplements, oatmeal, medium clothes, underwear and tennis shoes from the 6th grade.

The young woman also urged friends and even strangers to clean up another elderly person who lives alone, and invites us to reflect that whoever has the opportunity to change the life of someone who needs it near them, does not do not hesitate to do it. because we do not know if tomorrow we can be alone and sick.

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