On Saturday, March 20, at around 3:15 p.m., I was standing in a rather long line of mainly young people in front of the Great Glass Elevator Candy Store, to buy a happy birthday balloon—the last detail for my sister’s 65th birthday dinner at our place in Whistler.
A gentleman, accompanied by two young children, went to the front of the line and asked permission to jump the queue since what he wanted would only take a minute—an in-and-out event.
I stated that my aim to only buy a happy birthday balloon was not different.
He offered to buy the balloon if I supported his request. When he refused my cash, I returned to my place in the queue to wait for my turn. A few minutes later, the gentleman exited the store and headed towards me holding a Happy Birthday balloon. He handed it to me and refused payment, stating that he was in the spirit of giving.
I managed to get home and place the balloon, just in time before my sister arrived. We had a nice celebration and everyone was touched by the story of the balloon.
It is always nice to witness that kindness is still alive.
Many thanks, sir, for your kindness. May karma reward you and yours.
Dorin Ruse // Whistler
