A random act of kindness

A small cup of coffee from someone with a big heart, was the result of a random act of kindness.

Have you ever been the recipient of a random act of kindness? It can be a humbling experience. On the drive to work one morning I debated whether I would stop for a Tim Horton’s coffee. I could almost feel the warmth of the cup in my hands. A small cup of decaf with double cream, double sweetner and a shot of vanilla….aaaaaah.

On the morning of my quest for coffee, I had just given my son lunch money for the week and sent him off to school. As I was nearing Tim Horton’s I checked my purse for more money. All I had was $1.00 and some change. I really wanted a coffee. I didn’t NEED it, but I WANTED it.

I pulled into the drive thru at Tim Horton’s, placed my order and collected the change from my purse. As I prepared to hand the cahier the money she said, “The car in front of you just paid for your order.”

I sat there for a moment like a deer in head lights as I said, “Oh, ok, thanks.” I pulled off to try and catch the car. I was able to pull up next to her at a red light. I tooted my horn and gave her a “thumbs up” as I mouthed the words, “Thank you.” We both continued on in different directions.

What happened that day at the Tim Horton’s drive thru was more than a random act of kindness. It was a blessing. The car in front of me had no way of knowing that I was searching for the last of my pocket change. However, her small gesture of kindness went a long way.

I walked around with a warm fuzzy feeling all that day.

What has been your experience with a random act of kindness?