Telha
As a single mother of four, Jennifer knew the world could be harsh, but she never lost hope that kindness was out there waiting.
When she became pregnant with her fourth child, her husband left, unwilling to support a growing family. Finances were already tight, and he felt another child would only add to their struggles. Jennifer refused to terminate the pregnancy, so they parted ways.
Raising her children alone brought endless challenges, especially finding work. Every job she applied for turned her down, with one restaurant owner even telling her he wouldn’t hire a mother of four because “something always comes up with kids.”
After weeks of searching, Jennifer decided to try her luck in a nearby city. With her last $30, she took a taxi and hoped for a miracle. As she arrived, she noticed a sign at a hotel: Housekeeper Needed. The manager told her they were short-staffed and offered her the position on the spot, as long as she showed up and worked hard.
Overjoyed, she hurried home to share the news. Her neighbor had watched the children while she was away, and she thanked her before telling her kids about the job. But the commute by bus would be long and costly, and daily taxis were out of the question. Her only solution was to buy a car, but she had no money to spare.
Jennifer visited a few used car lots and fell in love with one car, but the price was far out of reach. She asked the dealer if he could sell it for $5,000, explaining her situation, and he agreed to give her a discount. She promised to come back after trying for a bank loan. Unfortunately, her poor credit meant the loan was denied.
Heartbroken, Jennifer thought about selling her mother’s precious gold heirloom, her only valuable possession. It held deep sentimental value, but she was desperate. After a night of tears, she took it to a pawn shop the next day, receiving $5,500 in return.
With the money in hand, she returned to the dealership. The owner noticed her sadness as she handed over the envelope, but he handed her the car keys and some paperwork. Just as she was leaving, he called out, “By the way, check the trunk when you get home. I left something for your kids.”
At home, Jennifer remembered his words and opened the trunk. Inside, she found an envelope, identical to the one she had given him. She opened it and gasped—it was the same envelope with all the money intact. Along with the money was a note: “I hope this helps you and your children. Best wishes.”
Overwhelmed, Jennifer returned to the dealership to thank the owner. His gesture restored her faith in humanity, reminding her that kindness still exists in the world.
