A touching story took place on a busy bus. An older woman named Molly had a hard time finding a seat until a homeless guy named Tom offered to help. Even though Tom looked messy, his kindness showed through. She felt grateful to this stranger because his kind smile and strong hands helped her up the stairs.
Tom’s mind kept going back to his past as the bus ride went on. He had lost his wife, his home, and even his daughter Daisy because of things he couldn’t change. He only had a bus ticket to take to see Daisy at a certain time. When Tom thought about his little girl holding on to him, tears came to his eyes.
Tom came back to the real world when he heard loud shouts. Two drunk teens were making fun of Molly for taking up two places and were bothering her. Because it was the right thing to do, Tom stood up to the teens and told them in a loud voice to leave Molly alone. The teens quickly ran away because Tom’s appearance scared them.
Molly, who was scared but thankful, asked Tom to walk her home with her. Tom told the sad story of his loss and battle over apple pie and coffee. Molly paid close attention, and her eyes lit up with kindness. She looked past Tom’s worn-out looks and saw a kindred spirit.
Tom needed help, so Molly put him in touch with her son, who owned a farm. Tom was ready to learn, even though he had never done it before. Tom worked hard on the farm, showing that he was strong, driven, and able to learn. He had a new sense of purpose.
Things changed in Tom’s life in just six months. He met Daisy again, and the two of them began anew. Many people heard about Tom’s story, which shows how powerful kindness and second chances can be. Tom’s hard work impressed Molly’s son, who offered him a steady job on the farm.
Tom knew he owed Molly everything as he looked out at the hills. The chance meeting with her had changed his life and given him a new start. Tom’s story is a good lesson not to judge people based on how they look, and helping others can bring you unexpected benefits.
