Just a nice story

I just read this on Craigslist, and thought it would be a nice thing for you all to read.

After becoming a recent single mom, that had no family within 2,000 miles, I found myself and my children with nowhere to spend last Thanksgiving. So I decided to make the best of it. My kids and I (they were 6 & 9) volunteered at the Salvation Army soup kitchen, handing out meals to the homeless (helped me be grateful that I have what I do). Then I splurged and the three of us went out to a very nice dinner downtown (even though I was behind on bills, and did not have the money for extra expenses).

My kids and I sat down and enjoyed a wonderful meal..they were impressed how nice it was (not our usual McDonalds). We had decided to eat dessert at home, but when the waiter came over he told me that another family in the dining room wanted to treat us to dessert. The kids were so excited and I was grateful.

When we were done (and stuffed) I asked our waiter for the bill (I was guessing it to be around $125). He came by handed me the bill holder and told me to read the card inside, and that our bill was taken care of. It had a business card that said "Please accept this random act of kindness in memory of our son ____________". I looked at the waiter, who was tearing up...and I started to cry. He was asked not to tell who had paid for our meal and the room was full of seemingly unaware people. I got myself together and the kids and I left.

I think of that moment often! I was very alone and depressed that day, and knowing that someone was wanting to help meant the world to me. I thought it was a wonderful thing to do to remember a loved one by during the holidays...and it is something that truly touched my heart. If you are a part of that family, I thank you, and your son's name will forever be engraved in my mind.