Last Friday was a cold day, and the bus was due to come in about 15 minutes. Sometimes I am ok waiting but not this day, so I went to the nearby convenience store and came back to the station where a junior high school girl was still there, waiting for the bus too. I gave her one of the two warm cocoa cans I bought and we had a little talk while warming our hands with the hot cocoa.
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She is to have her high school entrance exam in a week so I told her a few encouraging words. I left her happy, she thanked me and told me she wished to see me again. I smiled and thanked her very gratefully, nodding yes, the bus had already stopped and I had to hurry away.
We may never see each other again but I am grateful to her for saying "wish I could meet you again" as it takes a strong will, and courage to accept an offering from a stranger, and to express a wish on her own, to show an open heart.
That young girl helped me more than I could have helped her. She touched my heart giving me a memory and a reason to send all the kids who this very moment are full of emotions and fears, wishes of good luck and many bits of love.
She is to have her high school entrance exam in a week so I told her a few encouraging words. I left her happy, she thanked me and told me she wished to see me again. I smiled and thanked her very gratefully, nodding yes, the bus had already stopped and I had to hurry away.We may never see each other again but I am grateful to her for saying "wish I could meet you again" as it takes a strong will, and courage to accept an offering from a stranger, and to express a wish on her own, to show an open heart.
That young girl helped me more than I could have helped her. She touched my heart giving me a memory and a reason to send all the kids who this very moment are full of emotions and fears, wishes of good luck and many bits of love.
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- Posted by laughingsoul
- Feb 16, 2017
- Comments (13)
Readers Comments
Damonia wrote: I like this story it is inspiring it is a good connection for both of yall.
Virginia wrote: We all need kindness and you demonstrated it so well with the cocoa, listening, and encouraging. We can all take a lesson from this interaction and remember to reach out to others who are waiting like we are.
Mnc_91 wrote: Such a warm kind of affection for a stranger :-)
AndiCas wrote: I often think these unplanned meetings and chats are the most insightful.
leoladyc728 wrote: I love these types of connections. Makes you feel so good.
Lilijourney wrote: This was a blessed connection for both of you.
mindyjourney wrote: Beautiful connect and insightful reflect :)). You were both to meet and help support each other <3. Thank you for doing and sharing :)).
Mish wrote: I love these open-heart connects that come from deep within.
Rajni wrote: Thank God He sent you and the girl at the same place together.. You made her feel superior that was very nice of you. Thanks for sharing.
