My friend Gayle has been "living" with cancer for fouryears and it is proGREssively getting worse. During aconversation with another friend, Gayle expressedthat one of her childhood wishes was to have a redRadio Flyer wagon. As a child she never receivedone because she believed that if you told yourbirthday wish it wouldn''t come true. I was at an icecream stand one day and in the window was aminiature red Radio Flyer wagon that could be wonin a weekly drawing. Every time you make apurchase you could fill out a ticket for a chance towin. After several weeks and many ice cream cones, I didn''t win. I got up the courage to askthe person in charge if I could buy one. I went to the window and as I began to tell my story, Icould feel my throat tighten and my eyes overflowed with tears. Somehow I managed to explainmy reason for wanting to purchase the wagon, and after writing a check, I left carrying wagon was delivered the next day, and for Gayle it was dream come true. The followingday I received a letter that read:
Dear Bonnie,
Every once in a while there is an opportunity to pass on a kindness – no questions asked. Ilost my parents to cancer six months apart from each other. I cared for both of them but couldnot have done it without the love and generosity of friends – friends who care.
the best to you,
Norma
It was from the owner of the ice cream stand. Enclosed was my uncashed check.