Yesterday I was working a really slow evening at White Spot when I had a family come in. They were friendly and extremely polite, especially the 2 little girls. They did seem a little bit somber or perhaps just plain exhausted though.
Halfway through their meal, the girls had some leftover food, so I asked if I could pack it up for them to take home. Their mother's response was, "Well, we don't really have a home right now. We just went through a tragedy of sorts." I was really concerned, and the she explained that their house had just burnt down.
I had actually heard about this not too long ago since they lived very close to my own house. You can read the article here. As I was packing up their food, my manager, Tony was doing some work nearby. I mentioned to him their story and he immediately said that he would take care of their bill. He went over to talk to the family and offer his condolences and support.
It is these instances that remind me to appreciate everything that is given to us in life and to keep in mind that despite our own trials, we can always find a way to give back with kindness.
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