Today, my three children and I walked to the nearby fish and chip shop. Along the way, we met a 91-year-old gentleman who greeted us as he passed by.
After collecting his newspaper, he sat at a table by the window, alone. My four-year-old excitedly called out, “There’s a seat here!” while my two-year-old followed suit.
I told the kids that their mother might not be comfortable with a stranger joining us, but I also assured them that he was welcome to sit with us if he wanted. He accepted the invitation, visibly touched by our kindness.
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