The kindness of strangers

Last month, I came to visit my daughter and her husband in North Topsail Beach. Before I crossed the bridge, I decided to stop at the Dollar General to pick up a few toys and things for my grandkids. I was in there so long, that when I came out, once again, I left the lights on in my car and the battery died. I’ve been doing that a lot lately.

I finally figured out how to open the hood, and before I even asked for help I had three different people offering to jumpstart my car. Everyone was so helpful that I felt bad that I had to turn two of them away.

As I stood there letting the young man get my car running again, I noticed one thing that all three people that offered to help me had in common. They had “TI” stickers on their cars! Every time I visit, something like that happens and makes me feel welcome here. Thanks for all the kindness.

Ruth H,

Laurel, Maryland