At my age Mia's face lit up don't worry Mrs lson we'll be your friends right mommy Angela nodded smiling warmly absolutely welcome to the neighborhood. Mrs lson we're glad you're here by the time they reached Mrs larsson's apartment Mia had already invited her to visit the kindness Center and join them for dinner sometime. As they said goodbye Mrs larsson's eyes were Misty you know she said softly I was feeling quite lonely this morning but you two have brightened my whole day thank you. As they continued on their way to school Mia was quiet for a moment then looked up at Angela mommy do you think we could start a program to help older people like. Mrs lson so they don't feel lonely Angela felt a surge of Pride at her daughter's constant desire to help others that's a wonderful idea sweetie what why don't we brainstorm some ideas and then.
We can discuss it with the caldwells during our next video call Mia nodded enthusiastically her mind already worrying with possibilities that evening during. Their weekly video call with the caldwells Mia excitedly shared her encounter with Mrs lson and her idea for a new program I was thinking. Mia said her face serious what if we had a buddy system where young people could be friends with older people who might be lonely. The caldwells exchanged impressed glances that's a brilliant idea Mia Edward said it could help bridge generational gaps and provide companionship to those who need it most Katherine nodded in agreement we could call. It kindness across ages what do you think Angela Angela who had been listening with growing excitement smiled warmly I think it's perfect Mia always had a gift for connecting with people of all.
Ages over the next few weeks they were worked on developing the kindness across ages program they reached out to local schools and retirement communities set up a system for background checks and matching. Buddies and created guidelines to ensure everyone's safety and comfort the program launched with a festive event at the kindness Center Mia wearing a bright yellow kindness Ambassador t-shirt moved from table to table. Helping to introduce young volunteers to their new elderly buddies as Angela watched her daughter in action she felt a familiar swell of Pride. Mia had a natural ability to put people at ease to find Common Ground between the most unlikely pairs she saw a shy teenage boy start to open up. As he discovered a shared love of chess with his elderly buddy she watched a group of giggling young girls lean and close as their new friend regaled them with stories from her youth.