Stranded In Miami

--by nbmalden, posted Nov 1, 2012

Three tourists were passing by my workplace in Miami, Florida, when their car broke down.

It was Friday afternoon and I was at my second job. I work a thirteen hour day.

One of the tourists came and knocked on the door just as I nearing the end of my shift. She asked if we could push the car to our parking lot so they could fix it.

When I finally finished for the weekend left the two girls were still there. I went across and advised them not to stay there because it was not a safe area. I also asked if I could help them with anything. They wanted to find a hotel near-by were they could stay. I asked one of the girls to come with me and I would take them to a hotel, but I was a stranger and they were afraid. "Oh, no," one of them said. "My husband is on the way we are fine." Well, that was okay with me.

I settled for suggesting a near-by place to stay. Then I gave them my cell number in case they needed any more help. Again, they reassured me that they would be okay, so I left.

Just when I was parking in my drive-way my phone rang. It was the tourists. They asked if I could help them by taking them to the closest auto-parts shop.

"Okay," I said, "I'm on my way!"

I took one of the girls to an auto-parts place that was about ten minutes away. I waited for her till she got what she needed, then I drove her back to their car where I said my good-byes and left.

I hope they got to where they were going safely.

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Posted by nbmalden
Nov 1, 2012
Comments (8)

Readers Comments

Glowworm wrote: That was very kind of you :) I bet it was a relief, having you there to help them. Sounds like they were uncertain at first, but you proved to be a kind soul :)

Thanks for sharing!

denisemj wrote: So Glad you were there to assist them. Thanks for caring and taking the time to help :)

Ruhaani wrote: it was really kind of you!

cf wrote: Today I was waiting for the bus when an old lady approached the stop with staggering steps. She reached out her hand towards me and said, "Help me, please". She felt dizzy and sick and was scared she wouldn't make it to the doctor. I accompanied her to his office, and then, thinking of how you went all the way with the stranded tourists, decided I would wait for her and bring her home. I did, and she was so sweet. I was very touched by her loneliness. Thank you for your inspiration. I might have taken the easy way out otherwise. Feels better to go the extra mile, though.

starryskies wrote: You are a kindness angel! Thanks for being there for them when they needed you! :)

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: How very kind of you to do that! I admire your desire to help and not letting fear scare you off too!

princessliz wrote: You're a great light for everyone around! Being lost or stranded in a country you're not familiar with, I could imagine their worry. Thanks a ton for being there, so patient and helpful for them!

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