We were short on money, and I didn't think I could get my son the train set he wanted for Christmas. Another mom came to my rescue.
Briefly

"In that moment, we connected as frazzled, busy moms. I was so thankful she was willing to sell me just a portion of the track - it was exactly what I had been looking for."
"Oh, I think we had just agreed on the one part of the set," I told her. "I know," she responded. "Merry Christmas." She handed me the bags, took my money, and closed the door behind her..."
"I still cry thinking about that moment. We were so financially strapped and really stressed about our budget, and she treated me with tenderness."
Read at Business Insider
[
|
]