The Stranger Who Saved Us

Waitresses. Have you ever had a customer who changed your life? One rainy night,

I walked home from my waitressing job in tears. I was overwhelmed by bills,

Christmas was approaching, and I had just spent the money for my daughter Bree’s presents fixing

my car. Before going inside, I wiped my face so Bree wouldn’t notice.

That’s when I saw a box on my doorstep. I hadn’t ordered anything, but my name was

on it, with a note that said: “Give this to Bree.” Nervous but curious,

I opened it. Inside were dark purple snow boots—Bree’s favorite color—just days before a big

snowstorm. A few days later, I received a letter with a $100 grocery gift card.