u/Rich_Explora

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I’ve been sitting on this story for about half a year now, but I still think about it all the time and just wanted to put it out into the world.

A handful of months back, while I was volunteering at the hospital, I ran into a 90 year old lady struggling to get down one of the slopes (I think is the right word). I stepped in to help, and we ended up spending the entire day together. She had arrived at noon and had to stay until really late, but she told me that in the rush of things, she’d forgotten her purse at home.

Technically, we aren’t supposed to buy things for patients, but I couldn't just sit there and watch her go eight hours without a meal. I got her some food and a drink, when I got back to her she told me she couldn't eat it so I went back and bought her another meal. I stayed well past my shift to keep her company, and kept popping back in to check on her.

She was so incredibly kind, she left me a literal barrage of compliments before she left. I haven't seen her since, and I likely won't, but the memory of that day still makes me smile. It’s funny how a few hours with a stranger can stick with you for several months.

I really hope she’s doing well. 🙃