“Hay un dicho en español que dice: ‘Haz el bien y no mires a quién.’ Siempre lo he practicado. Amo mi don de ayudar. No juzgo, y ayudo siempre que puedo.”

Esta historia va así:

I was in the middle of the most chaotic stage of my life—divorce, single parenting, navigating legal systems, financial aid, and government assistance. That summer, I enrolled in six summer mini-semester classes across two colleges and a university. Imagine the craziness! I was laser-focused on getting my degree, even while being homeless and juggling endless loans. Financial aid offices were a nightmare, consuming all my free time as I dealt with incompetent staff and government bureaucracy.

In my statistics class, I met the true definition of “when you do good, good will return to you.” It was my fourth class of the day, and I sat in the back to avoid disturbing others if I arrived late. Next to me sat an older lady. As an introvert, initiating relationships was hard, and I doubted my ability to tutor anyone. Yet, thanks to a fantastic professor, I grasped the material easily and was confident I’d ace the class.

Statistics isn’t easy for everyone. Some students struggle with the requirements and feel out of place, especially if they’re older. I’m a fast note-taker and noticed the lady next to me was shy about asking questions. Before our first exam, she mentioned needing tutoring because she wasn’t confident. I offered my notes and help, which astonished her. She was grateful, but I told her to ask anything and excused myself for potentially rushing due to my hectic schedule.

We bumped into each other in the library a few times and gradually warmed up to each other. She appreciated my help, bringing snacks as a thank you. Her confidence grew, and we studied together, even though I hated group studying. She did much better than expected on her first exam, and we continued to support each other.

For our last week, I was stressed and exhausted. One day, the professor was late, and I broke down in tears after receiving rejection letters from two departments. The lady next to me quietly offered to help. She took my information and, using her extensive government contacts, resolved my issues within minutes. She secured back pay, corrected loan errors, and expedited a check of over $60,000 to my account. She even arranged appointments for my kids’ insurance and a powerful divorce attorney.

The next day, I went to the scheduled appointment, and everything was handled swiftly, like VIP treatment. I was no longer homeless, and within a month, I moved into my own home. This lady was a true angel. Despite remembering every detail of her help, I can’t recall her name or much about her appearance. Her kindness saved me during my darkest times.

Conclusion: ALWAYS do good! And never look to whom. A little kindness and grace go a long way, my friends.