Strangers’ Small Acts That Changed Lives Forever: Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity
She responded, apologizing, but also inviting me for some tea and biscuits for being so kind. I had to decline as the area code was California, and after confirming she was in the San Fernando Valley area, we parted ways after acknowledging our chance meeting with a cute prayer.
I have 2 small dogs and was walking them in a pretty big park in the city. A young woman came up to me, asked me about them and asked if she could join us on our walk. She was new to the city and didn’t have any friends or know how to meet people and really loved dogs. We ended up hanging out at the park the whole afternoon just walking around.
At one point, we encountered a man with his young daughter who was maybe 3 or 4 years old and very clearly had some kind of mental disability. She saw the little dogs and very excitedly ran over to them. My dogs are not really great with strangers and at the time had no experience with children (nor had I) so I got this sudden sense of panic, that one might end up hurting the other. But the girl that was walking with us just stepped in between them and very patiently explained to the little girl how to approach them slowly, pet them gently, let them come to her etc.
Their interaction went on for a few minutes and was the most heartwarming thing I’d ever seen. I absolutely would not have known how to handle that situation had I been by myself. The dad was super grateful and the little girl was beyond excited.
When I was little and at the Walgreens near my home with my brother, an old lady gave me money while standing in line and told us to buy ourselves some candy that was nearby.
That was so long ago and I wish nothing but the best for that lady whenever I remember that simple gesture.
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