Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.
I was given a gift of food as a thank you at work for my help from a patient. I love getting gifts.
It was not something I liked, seeing i am not a fan of fruit cake, but I was grateful. She remembered me and took her time to find something for me.
I worked on Christmas Eve. I took the gift thinking to bring it home. On the subway, I saw a teenage girl sitting on the cold floor asking for money. Something told me to go to her. I walked up to her bent down and asked if she could do with this food gift.
Her face lit up. She looked me in the eyes.
She said. “Yes. Thank you. Thank you.” I gave it to her. She took it and hugged it. I walked away like a load was lifted from my body.
On the escalator, a man stood beside me. He said. “Acts of kindness go a long way.”
I asked. “You saw that?”
He answered. “I did.” Then he nodded as we got off the escalator and walked away.
I turned and went on my way, thinking how fortunate I am to have a gift I could give to someone in need. I am indeed blessed.
I have not seen that girl since, but I hope it was a blessing to her.
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