Kind Stranger

We took the kids to Chipotle last night for dinner.  They love the chips!  We go there every week - our usual.  We have a whole system in place.  I go in and order, Matt brings in the kids, Wavey sits in her stroller pulled up to the table - a well oiled machine.  There was a woman sitting at the table next to ours.  She was alone and I kept noticing her watching the kids.  Sometimes people look at the kids with confusion or disgust, other times they look at them with compassion and love.  The woman was definitely the latter.  We all left the restaurant at the same time.  I walked Oliver down the stairs and Matt took Wavey down the ramp.  The woman stopped him and handed him $40.  She said she thoroughly enjoying watching our family and loved the way we all interacted.  She didn't think we looked as if we were "in need", but she wanted to give us something to buy a special treat for each of the kids from her.  Matt was stunned and thanked her for her kindness.  It was an ordinary dinner, but she saw something special in Waverly & Oliver and that was her way of helping.  It was inspiring.  I want to follow her example.  It doesn't have to be money, it can just be a word of encouragement. 

In case you are wondering, we have the money set aside for special chocolate milk and ice cream treats for the kids.  We are taking 2 road trips in the next few weeks.  They kids will love having some sweet treats along the way.