When a family of seven moved into a new neighborhood, they thought it would be difficult to adjust to their new surroundings. Being the only black family in the area, they felt people wouldn’t accept them, unaware they would soon welcome an 82-year-old into their new house.
Sharaine Caraballo moved into a new neighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with her husband Wilson and four children, wondering whether her new neighbors would like her.
Living with four children, Caraballo and Wilson were used to the noise her kids made, but she knew that not everyone appreciated being around kids. As a result, she thought her new neighbors might not like them because of her noisy household.
Besides that, Caraballo feared things might not go as planned because her family was the only black family in the neighborhood. She thought that might be another reason her neighbors wouldn’t appreciate her family’s presence.
However, when the family moved into the new neighborhood, they were welcomed by kind neighbors. One of them was Paul Callahan, a grieving widower who had recently lost his wife. Caraballo and her family were delighted to meet Callahan, mainly because of his kindness.
How Is the Family’s Relationship with the Older Man?
The family of seven first met the 82-year-old man when he knocked at their door with a ladder, wanting to help them understand how things worked inside their new house. That marked the beginning of a heartwarming bond that Callahan developed with the family.
When Caraballo and Wilson talked to Callahan, they learned about his wife’s death, which made them sympathize with him. Soon after their first meeting, the older man regularly visited the family’s house…CONTINUE READING