When Rebecca and her daughter, Layla, set off on a trip, they didn’t anticipate the journey would challenge their views on kindness. An unexpected encounter with a stranded man forced Rebecca to confront her fears, leading to a life-changing lesson taught by her brave young daughter.

So, my little daughter and I had been driving for hours to visit my mom. We were exhausted and just about to stop at the nearest gas station when suddenly, my daughter yells, “STOP, STOP!”

Shocked, I slam the brakes and ask her what’s wrong. Layla points back frantically, “THERE!”

I glance out the window and see a man in filthy clothes holding a “help” sign, limping towards us. My heart starts racing. He looks utterly worn out, his clothes are torn and grimy. Fear takes over, and I instinctively restart the engine.

“Mom! What are you doing? He needs help!” Layla protests.

“Someone else will help him…” I reply, my voice trembling.

But Layla, with her big heart and stubborn streak, insists we pick him up on our way back from the gas station.

When we finally bring him to the address he gave us, I’m almost speechless