Very remarkable encounters (1)

On New Year's Day, the author experienced a small act of kindness that led to an unexpected opportunity. While picking up suya grills, a cooler lid fell, and a young girl, about eight to ten years old, offered to fetch water to wash it. Though initially declined, her offer resonated with the author.

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Should I get water to wash it for you?

Upon learning the girl lived nearby and knew the author's house, she was invited to visit the next day. This encounter coincided with a request from a friend in the U.S. to find eight students needing financial aid for their education. The author realized the young girl was a perfect candidate for this charity intervention.

The author reflects on this experience, noting how life provides what is needed, but one's disposition plays a crucial role in receiving it. The piece quotes, "Work on your character and a good life will come to you," suggesting that one's character is the most powerful form of prayer.

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Work on your character and a good life will come to you.

Another anecdote shares an encounter with a young man who approached the author with familiarity but was not immediately recognized. Expecting a plea for money, the author was surprised when the man reminded her that he had helped fix her gas cylinder valve some years prior. This story further emphasizes the lasting impact of character and helpfulness.

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Ma, you don’t remember me again. I am the person who followed you home from the gas depot to fix your cylinder valve.