"THERE REALLY ARE MIRACLES!"

I believe in paying it forward. I believe in the power of random acts of kindness. Some people scoff at such ideas. They say it doesn't change anything or has very little impact. I learned of a recent example that illustrates the power and impact of a random act of kindness. I know a person who enjoys performing random acts of kindness. The other day while making a purchase at a stop and shop gas station, they gave the cashier an extra $10 with instructions to use it on the next person to come in for a purchase. This was at around ten PM. The following evening, they went to the same place to make a purchase. The cashier informed them that their 'pay it forward' had continued on for quite a while. The cashier then explained that the next person to come in was a young girl purchasing a necessity and could be seen privately counting her change to ensure she had enough. When she approached to pay, she was informed her purchase had already been covered. The anonymous gift was explained. The young girl teared up, said thank you and left. An individual observing what had occurred made their purchase and donated money to be used as well. The acts if kindness and grateful recipients continued on through the night until noon the next day. A woman and child entered the stop and shop. They were selecting items of basic necessity  and counting their money while conferring on each item. When the cashier totaled their purchase, the woman placed some bills and several coins on the counter. The cashier informed her that her entire purchase had already been paid by an anonymous giver. Tears welled up in the woman's eyes, then she began to openly sob. She uttered,"thank you, thank you!" And then said,"there really are miracles!" 

We can each be the beginning of a miracle.