On Thursday, I was buying produce at a local store.
I checked my phone for the rest of my list and saw a text that a dear friend had just passed away.
We were expecting it, but it wasn’t a good time to receive the news.
I was trying to control my emotions when my husband came to see what we needed and asked me what was wrong.
I lost it as I gave him the sad news.
I regained my composure, sent him off to get essential items so we could leave.
At that point, a young woman and her mom (?) came up to me with a bouquet of alstroemeria.
The young lady said, “I saw that you were upset, so I bought these for you.”
Naturally, I burst into tears again, and tried to explain what had upset me.
They sympathized with me and, after many thanks, we went on our ways.
What a lovely thing to do for a stranger.
Many praises to this young woman, and to the family who raised her, to have such a kind heart.
There is hope for us yet.
Kay Ellison
Sequim