Samuel wanted to thank me in a way that reflected how much that moment meant to their family. Though I insisted I hadn’t done anything extraordinary, he offered a generous financial gift—something that could help with my children’s future. When Kayla entered the room, calmer and stronger, her baby sleeping against her chest, she repeated the words that stayed with me long after I left: “You didn’t let me fall.” Seeing her safe, supported, and no longer alone reminded me that small acts of compassion can echo much further than we ever expect.
