An Unforgettable Morning at the Airport

--by stars24, posted Dec 31, 2011

It was an unusual time with so much happening in my life. I was on my way to visit my sick mom, who passed away shortly after my visit. So much was going on and I arrived earlier than usual at the airport.

When I arrived at the airport, I went to get some breakfast. After getting breakfast, I slipped on some water on the floor and the food spilled all over. I was embarrassed, but also feeling down because of the situation with my mom. I felt all eyes in my direction. I just wanted to disappear.

I then went to sit in a different part of the airport. Sitting there, I began to cry silently. Shortly after, a man came toward me and said that he wanted to buy me breakfast. I said it was not necessary, but he insisted. He came back with a tray of warm food and a drink and a big smile.

I thanked him for his kindness. My thanks to him was in the form of a prayer for him and his famliy. That morning breakfast gave me not only physical strength, but moral strength as well. I just felt so loved by a God who sees all things.

I wanted to do the same for another human being. I will never forget that morning at the airport.

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Posted by stars24
Dec 31, 2011
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Readers Comments

jennay34 wrote: See, it just shows that there are nice people in the world! The news is always stuck on telling the bad things but never the good. It gets me sad at times. But now that i found this site with all you great people i know where to go to feel an uplift!

bilkis yusuf wrote: Small acts of kindness go a long way in mitigating the suffering of others, let us all learn to be kind and considerate and the world will be a better place to live in.

Gary wrote: It is the divine in each of us that has the capacity to reach out in love to the rest of us. Thanks for sharing!

sysgram wrote: Angels are lurking everywhere, aren't they?

BeansD wrote: I am sorry for your deep loss. Your words "i just felt so loved by a god who sees all things". So true. Praying that you get a chance to forward the kindness to someone soon. God bless.

keriann wrote: Stars24 - i am sorry for your loss. My father passed away just a year ago. It was a tough and crazy time, just before the christmas holidays. But it was kindness of friends and family that helps me each day. Just as this man did for you, a simple gresture or act of kindness, brightened even the darkest hour. It is tough, some days more than others, but keep mom alive in your heart (with your love), in your memories (good happy times, laughter and tears), and in your daily acts (acts of kindness and love). Mom is looking at with you with love and pride (her beautiful daughter).

HappyDae wrote: My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, stars 24. The loss of our parents is one of the hardest things we are ask to bear in this world. God bless the man who reached out to you. I am sooo glad he was there for you. Love and peace, happydae

Lisa wrote: Thanks for sharing! Your mom is with you in your heart always. God is good and sharing kindness spreads his love.

peanut wrote: Sorry about your mother,but bless that man that came to you in your time of need. We all need to be like that man.

happinessisthebestmedicene wrote: Awwww what a a lovely post. That was really nice of him. I hope we all have a chance to do something nice for other human beings

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