A few weeks ago, I found myself in a tough situation. My daughter Chelsea was really sick, and my wife couldn’t stay home from work. Chelsea had a high temperature and couldn’t keep anything down. I had to send the babysitter home and miss work as well. It was a challenging time for both of us.
Despite her illness, Chelsea was surprisingly calm and well-behaved. She wasn’t whining, screaming, or crying like you would expect from a 19-month-old. I was so proud of her. In fact, she was behaving so well that I decided to reward her by buying her a little toy at the grocery store.
We made our way to the aisle where the baby food was located. Everything seemed to be going smoothly until disaster struck. Out of nowhere, Chelsea looked up at me, her eyes watering, and then she vomited all over me, the aisle, and even her own coat. It was a mess.
But I didn’t have time to dwell on it. I still needed to get the things Chelsea needed to recover. As I pushed her towards the front of the store, holding her in one arm and pushing the cart with the other, she started throwing up again. It was a never-ending cycle of messiness.
To my disappointment, instead of receiving help from others, all I got were stares. People gathered around, watching as if we were some sort of spectacle. It was disheartening to say the least. I desperately wished for someone to lend a hand.
And then, like a ray of sunshine, I noticed a store employee out of the corner of my eye. I approached her, my voice trembling and tears welling up in my eyes, and asked, “Ma’am, can you please help me clean this up? I need to get her home.” To my relief, she responded without hesitation, “Yes sir, absolutely,” and extended her arms to hold my daughter, who was covered in vomit.
It was an incredible act of kindness. The employee, named Chris K., not only took care of Chelsea, but also allowed me to remove my puke-covered coat. I felt an immense weight lifted off my shoulders in that moment of helplessness.
I want the world to know about Chris and the amazing way she treated me and my daughter that day. She went above and beyond, being an angel to us in our time of need. I am forever grateful for her kindness and generosity. It’s people like Chris who restore our faith in humanity.
This incident took place back in 2016, but it serves as a reminder of the hard-working individuals who go the extra mile to help others during difficult times. Especially now, as our world is facing a pandemic, we should appreciate and acknowledge the dedication of these remarkable workers.
What are your thoughts on this employee’s random act of kindness?
