An unexpected meeting between a young woman and a homeless man gives us hope in a world where looks are often more important than being kind. Chris was homeless and dealing with addiction. Casey Fischer’s simple act of kindness changed Chris’s life in a big way.
Fischer saw Chris collecting change on the sidewalk while she stopped to buy coffee. She asked him to come with her and offered to get him a bagel and coffee. Chris’s problems with drugs and his desire to change his life became clear as they talked.
That day, Chris told Fischer that he had thought about committing suicide, but their meeting had made him change his mind. This really struck Fischer. He gave her a note thanking her and saying, “Today I wanted to kill myself.” Because of you, I no longer do.”
This chance meeting shows how kindness and understanding can change people’s lives. Fischer’s kind act tells us that everyone deserves kindness and compassion, even in a world where looks often determine how we treat others.
This story should make you want to be kind and share it with others, because we can all make a difference in someone’s life.
