Random Act of Kindness

A few days ago I was in Hasting-on-Hudson doing some research for a story when something truly touching happened that I wanted to share with all of you. My friend and I were walking back to my car, a Mini Cooper with Minnie Mouse themed license plates and a Minnie Mouse antenna topper (please don't judge), when a woman came over to us. "Are either of you huge Mickey Mouse fans?" she asked. I stated, "I'm a huge Minnie Mouse fan!" and to that she told us to wait right there because she had something for me. I'll admit I was pretty skeptical. She crossed the street to her car, got something out of it, and walked back with the item hidden behind her back. When she got to me she revealed the article. It was a gorgeous, vintage, Mickey Mouse golf sized umbrella! She went to hand it to me and of course I couldn't believe it, "you're giving me this?" I asked. She said, "yes, I want you to have it, it was my son's." I asked her her name, Meryl, and asked if I could give her a hug. She accepted my hug and off we went with my new umbrella in tow.

I wanted to share this with all of you because it's not everyday that you're the recipient of a random act of kindness. I'll never forget Meryl or this truly special transaction between two complete strangers. It was a reminder that every selfless act is truly appreciated and I will now look for a way to do the same for someone else in the future. So, thank you very much Meryl, you really made my day.

K
Submitted by Katonah, NY

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