random act of kindness: the quarantine edition

quarantine story:

A beautiful young friend goes shopping for B and me sometimes; she is happy to do it. This morning, she got our list for two stores, Trader Joe’s and Ralph’s (grocery chain in SoCal). 

She texted me after coming from both places, saying the CRAZIEST thing had just occurred - while in the check-out line at Ralph’s, she remembered a neighbor who needed a few things, too, so she left the cart to go get them. 

By the time she returned... the young man ahead of her had PAID for our grocery items and just left, refusing to let her pay him back.  

Of couse he was masked, so there was no way to recognize him again! 

Wow. Needless to say, we were speechless. Who does that? ✨🙏🏽✨(Thank you, Baba!) 

As she’s driving toward our home, she mentions that her best friend (who was with her for the shopping/driving adventure) wants to pay for our Trader Joe’s groceries, as well - the best friend was so moved by the random act of kindness by the guy at Ralph’s!!!!!!!!!! 

WHAAAAAAAAAT??????! 

So - these two ridiculously, unnecessarily kind people paid for our groceries today. 

Such beautiful gestures, and testimony to the open hearts in our world. 

We are so grateful, and humbled. 

I thought I should post about this in case these two strangers’ actions might inspire others to do the same. 

Stay safe, all, and remember that though these times may be chaotic and stressful, there are also beautiful people with open hearts in our world, quietly blessing others through simple kindness. 

Maybe you’ll be the next one?

💖💖