Use this money to take care of your mom and build a better life. Never stop dreaming.
Adam’s hands trembled as he read the words. He showed the letter and check to his mother, who was too stunned to speak.
The money was enough to cover her medical expenses, move them out of the trailer, and start anew.
Months later, they had settled into a cozy house in a quiet neighborhood. Adam’s mom was undergoing treatment and feeling better every day. For the first time in his life, Adam had his own room—a space he never thought he’d have.
One afternoon, a package arrived.
Inside was a photograph of Mr. Thompson and his son, both beaming as they stood by the fishing pond. Beneath it was a note:
Thank you, Adam.
You gave an old man his happiest day.
Over the years, Adam carried Mr. Thompson’s words in his heart. Whenever life became challenging, he thought back to that day by the pond—a day when kindness and hope changed everything.
