A heartwarming encounter unfolded when waitress Megan King crossed paths with a senior citizen dining alone at the restaurant where she works.
Megan noticed that the woman seemed deep in thought as she quietly enjoyed her meal.
Moved by compassion, Megan decided to take a break from her busy work schedule and join the woman at her table.
The two engaged in a brief conversation before Megan had to return to her job duties.
She vividly remembers the encounter taking place in the midst of a hectic 17-hour Sunday shift.
Little did Megan know the profound impact their interaction had on the elderly lady.
Grateful for the chance meeting, the woman chose to express her appreciation by writing a heartfelt note to Megan.
When Megan first laid eyes on the handwritten note, she found herself fighting back tears, prompting her to retreat to the restroom to gather her emotions.
Overwhelmed by the gesture, Megan snapped a photo of the endearing note and also captured an image of herself smiling while wiping a tear from her cheek. Both pictures were shared online.
The encounter between Megan and the elderly woman touched their hearts, illustrating the power of a simple act of kindness.
It serves as a reminder of the deep connections that can form between strangers and the potential impact a brief moment of genuine human connection can have on someone’s life.