Benjamin Bruce had always loved his 12-year-old daughter Emily, even when he was a single parent. Ben had become both parents to her after she lost her mother when she was young. He did his best to balance work and home life.
Ben had a hard time keeping up with Emily when she started to care about how she looked. He tried to brush her hair, but since he wasn’t very good at it, he often got painful knots in it. No matter how hard he tried, taking care of Emily’s hair was still hard.
A Strange Problem
Emily’s teacher, Mrs. Flynn, started sending her tardiness warnings, which made people worry. Ben looked into it and talked to Mrs. Flynn. She told him that Emily was still on the school bus after everyone else got off.
Ben followed Emily’s bus the next day because he was determined to find out what was going on. He was shocked by what he found.
A Sudden Message from God
Ben didn’t find anything scary. Instead, he saw Madeline, the bus driver, gently combing Emily’s hair. Madeline saw that Emily was having trouble and offered to help, which made the girl feel better about herself.
What a sweet connection
Ben learned more about Madeline and found out that she had survived cancer and thought she was meant to help kids like Emily. Ben was moved by how giving she was, so he asked Madeline to join him for coffee.
What I Learned
This sweet story teaches us important lessons:
Don’t jump to conclusions. Ben’s first worries were unfounded, and by looking for the truth, he dodged possible harm.
Give back when you can. Madeline’s kindness moved Ben and Emily, showing how powerful acts of kindness can be.
Kindness has an effect: Madeline’s actions not only helped Emily, but they also made a link between her and Ben that will last.
A Strong Bond
Ben and Madeline stayed close friends and were thankful that they had met through an unexpected link. Emily’s late notices stopped coming in, and she started to appreciate how kind people can be.
Spread happiness and inspiration by telling this story to your family and friends.
