She watched as Mia blossomed under their attention her confidence growing with each passing day one evening as they sat on the rooftop ter ter of the Caldwell's home watching. The sun set over the city skyline Angela felt a sense of Peace settle over her she looked at Mia who was curled up next to Jonathan listening intently. As he pointed out different buildings Catherine came to sit beside Angela following her gaze she's an extraordinary child she said softly Angela nodded feeling a lump form in her throat. She is sometimes I wonder how I got so lucky Catherine placed a hand on Angela's arm it's not luck Angela it's love you've raised. Her with love and compassion and now she's sharing that with the world as the sky darkened and the City Lights began to twinkle.
Edward joined them a tablet in his hand I've been working on something he said his voice excited I think you'll all want to see. This he pulled up a website the header reading the M Thompson foundation for compassion and memory recovery the page was beautifully designed Fe uring a photo of Mia's smiling face alongside. The foundation's mission statement our goal Edward read aloud is to spread kindness and hope one small act at a time inspired by a little girl's compassion we aim to help those experiencing homelessness. Memory loss and mental health challenges reminding them that they are not forgotten Mia's eyes were wide as she looked at the website that's that's me. She said softly pointing at her photo Jonathan knelt beside her his voice gentle that's right Mia you're the heart of this Foundation you're kindness is going to help so many people.
As they all gathered around the tablet discussing the website and the foundation's plans Angela felt a swell of emotion this was so much bigger than she had ever imagined. Her little girl who had simply wanted to help a hungry stranger was now at the center of something that could change countless lives. The next day they visited a local homeless shelter where the caldwells had arranged for them to serve meals as they dawned aprons and hair nets Mia's excitement was palpable remember sweetie. Angela said as they prepared to start serving everyone here deserves kindness and respect just like Jonathan did M I know Mommy I'll make sure to smile. At everyone and say something nice as they began to serve Angela watched in awe as Mia interacted with each person who came through the line.