Cyn Symone, a traveler, missed her first flight to Los Angeles. Little did she know that this unexpected delay would lead her to become a guardian angel for a struggling family in need of love and kindness. Symone headed to the baggage claim area. As she waited, she decided to use the restroom. There, she met a woman crying loudly in Spanish. Although they didn’t share a common language, Symone felt moved to help. After returning to the bathroom several times while waiting for her luggage, Symone overheard the woman say, “The bus doesn’t come until tomorrow.” This statement revealed the woman’s distress and the reason for her tears. Symone approached the woman and asked if she had Zelle or CashApp to receive financial assistance. When the woman replied no, Symone offered to pay for a hotel room for the night. The woman stopped crying and opened the stall door, revealing a small child sitting on the floor next to her.
Symone felt immense sense of joy in being able to help the woman and her child, rather than spending money on unnecessary things. She accompanied them to the nearby Marriott hotel and secured a room for them. Reflecting on the incident, Symone wondered how many people had entered the bathroom before her and ignored the woman’s cries for help. She realized that most would not have noticed the child sitting next to the distraught mother. “I’m glad I said something because she was super sweet and appreciative, and she had a baby with her,”
Her willingness to step in and help, despite the language barrier, demonstrates the universal language of empathy and support. Here, it also reminds us that even in the midst of our own challenges, we have the power to uplift others and be a beacon of hope in their darkest moments. It goes without saying, that sometimes greatest blessings can arise from unexpected delays and chance encounters. Not every missed opportunity is a setback; sometimes the Universe places us in situations where we can uplift others who are struggling and unable to help themselves.