I Helped an Elderly Couple with a Flat Tire on the Highway — What Happened Next Surprised Me

I didn’t think much of it when I pulled over on a snowy highway to help an elderly couple with a flat tire. It was Thanksgiving week, the road was slick, and the cold cut straight through my jacket. The couple looked exhausted and frightened, standing beside their aging car with no help in sight.

My seven-year-old daughter, Emma, waited patiently in the backseat while I worked as quickly as I could. The man’s hands were stiff with arthritis, and the woman was shivering badly, but they were incredibly kind and apologetic, as if asking for help was an inconvenience. I reassured them, changed the tire, and wished them a safe trip.

By the time Emma and I reached my parents’ house for Thanksgiving dinner, the moment had already faded into the background of a busy holiday.

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