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Thank you, stranger

Editor, Index-Tribune:

    

  This is a holiday story. Last Sunday, after a hard day’s work, I picked up dinner at Amy’s Chinese Food Take-out place. When I got to the cashier, alas, they took no credit cards.

  Before I had a chance to argue, the man behind me in line whipped a $20 bill out of his wallet and paid for our dinner. I was aghast at his kindness. After paying, the stranger gave me his card, and in my fatigue and rushed confusion I lost it.

  I now have no way to repay this man’s kindness. I can only promise that because of his gift, offered without expecting anything in return, I will pass on his generosity to others.

  I for one, will give away money this year, and will always remember the power of kindness. Thank you, stranger.

  B.J. Kinkead Blanchard

Glen Ellen