During the frigid winter of 2015, I was only twelve years old. Stuck all the way in Yakima, Washington isolated in the cold, I was attempting to return back to my home with my family, over three hours away. The chances of me being able to get back were very low. I walked everywhere with only one layer of clothes on, asking for help, but no one was there or even noticed my presence. I walked across the freeway while cars zoomed past me. Soon enough I came across a gas station. I sat outside distressed and hopeless for hours until an older aged women came across and approached me. She asked me if I was okay. Others earlier that evening had just walked past me acting as if I was invisible. I explained my situation. She told me she would take me all the way back home. I was astonished and grateful for her offer. She then drove me all the way back to Lake Stevens without even knowing whom I was. This woman is a life saver and someone I will remember for a lifetime.
After the kindness I received, I attempted to be more social in my community. A few of my friends had became homeless as time went on. I would occasionally buy them blankets, food and clothes. Doing everything in my ability to keep them stable. My mom, whom I am very grateful to have in my life, sometimes would let them over in our home to spend the night.
I never want anyone to feel hopeless like I was that freezing evening. There are generous people out in the world who do things even if sometimes their acts of kindness goes unnoticed. Making someone feel better or smile is one of the best rewards you can do in life.
-Anonymous
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