Thought I'd share a random act of kindness I witnessed the other day while gassing- up at the Chevron down the street from the station off I-17 & Thomas.

I went in to pay for my gas since my card wouldn't swipe at the pump. On my way into the store, there were a few homeless men loitering around outside, not particularly an unusual sight. While waiting in line, I saw a young man, must have been maybe 18, at the fast food counter, telling an older man, clearly down on his luck, to order whatever he'd like. He paid for the meal and the other man, balancing on one crutch, thanked him and wished him a Merry Christmas. I had to smile. No change in the cup, how about a warm meal?

Before I knew it, the young man was back at the counter, this time letting a second man order what he wanted for lunch, on him. As he put his debit card back into his wallet, stuffing it in his jeans with a wave and a smile, I was really taken aback with his kindness and generosity. Then it hit me how it had been a while since I'd seen a real random act of kindness like this. Sure, there's kindness we all see everyday, but this teen, going out of his way, to show his humanity and kindness to two total strangers who clearly could use the help, inspired me, as I hope it does you.

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