The forces of goodness aren’t confined to fairy tales. Sometimes, ordinary people step into the role of a guardian angel, bringing miracles into the lives of strangers through their words or actions. These internet users shared their stories of such moments.
One day, while working at a fast food restaurant, a woman accidentally left her Louis Vuitton bag on a table. I waited for about 20 minutes, but I remembered seeing her leave, so I grabbed the bag and placed it in the lost and found. I never once peeked inside.
A month later, my boss asked, “It’s been a month… do you want that bag?” I agreed and went to the back to grab it. When I unzipped the top, I was surprised to find it empty, except for a piece of paper. I unfolded it and saw that it was the receipt for the bag.
On the receipt was a note: *“To the girl who needed a new purse during the holidays.”* It was clear that the woman had intended for someone to find the bag and use it. I looked at the price on the receipt—$1,700 for the purse!
I carefully filled the bag with my belongings, took it home, and didn’t speak a word about it. That purse ended up helping me look professional during many job interviews. I still have it today, as a reminder of the humbling times when I didn’t have much—and as a lesson to always give when I can.