As Angela and Mia watched the replay of the news story together curled up on their couch Angela felt a mix of Pride and apprehension things might get a bit busier now sweetie. She said softly Mia nodded her eyes still fixed on the screen that's okay mommy as long as we're helping people I don't mind being busy. The next few weeks were indeed a whirlwind of activity the foundation expanded rapid ly opening new kindness centers in neighboring cities Angela found herself juggling. Her job with an increasing number of foundation responsibilities Mia for her part took it all in stride her enthusiasm never wavering one evening. As they were preparing dinner together Mia turned to Angela with a thoughtful expression mommy do you think we could do something special for Thanksgiving for people who don't have families to celebrate with Angela.
Paused in her chopping of vegetables what did you have in mind sweetie Mia's eyes lit up what if we had a big Thanksgiving dinner. At the kindness Center we could invite anyone who wants to come and we could all be like one big family Angela smiled once again Amazed by her daughter's boundless compassion that's a wonderful. Idea Mia let's start planning it tomorrow the Thanksgiving event turned out to be their biggest undertaking yet they reached out to local restaurants and grocery stores for donations recruited an army of volunteers. And transformed the kindness Center into a warm welcoming dining hall on Thanksgiving Day Angela and Mia arrived early to help with the preparations. As they worked setting tables and arranging decorations Angela couldn't help but reflect on how much their lives had changed in the past year penny for your thoughts a voice said behind.
Her Angela turned to see Jonathan who had flown in with his parents to help with the event Angela smiled just thinking about how different things were like last Thanksgiving how. One small act of kindness changed everything Jonathan nodded his eyes finding Mia across the room where she was carefully arranging name cards at each play setting she's an incredible kid. Angela you should be proud I am Angela said softly every single day as guests began to arrive Mia was in her element greeting everyone with a warm smile and a kind word. Angela watched as her daughter moved from table to table making sure everyone felt welcome and included the dinner was a resounding success the room was filled with the sounds of laughter and conversation. Of new friendships being formed and old ones strengthened as Angela looked around she saw people from all walks of life coming together United by the simple Act of sharing a meal towards.