You just never know when one day you meet a person who is in utter despair with life and a kind word or a kind gesture may be all they need to give them hope and courage to face one more day.
This happened to me many years ago. When I was a single mom and very broke, I had to take my son to the doctor for an infected ingrown toenail. Seems so minor, yet I had no idea why his big toe was so inflamed and he was in such pain. I was concerned about my son's well being but I was also worried about taking money from the grocery budget to pay for the copay and the antibiotics.
After the doctor visit we walked next door to the grocery store to get milk and the antibiotics. It was around six in the evening, the kids were tired, hungry and whiny. I was distraught with life, worried about finances, embarrassed to pay for the milk with food stamps.
And some 30 years later I remember the kindness of the young man bagging our groceries that night. I don't remember what he did or what he said, but I do remember how he made me feel. His kindness gave me hope and courage and continue on.
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