Today, my three children and I walked to the nearby fish and chip shop. Along the way, we met a 91-year-old gentleman who greeted us as he passed by.
After collecting his newspaper, he sat at a table by the window, alone. My four-year-old excitedly called out, “There’s a seat here!” while my two-year-old followed suit.
I told the kids that their mother might not be comfortable with a stranger joining us, but I also assured them that he was welcome to sit with us if he wanted. He accepted the invitation, visibly touched by our kindness.
We spent about 45 minutes chatting, and before he left, he kindly offered the kids any ice cream they wanted.
