Los Angeles, CA – A missed flight at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) became the backdrop for an act of kindness that answered the silent prayer of a distressed mother.
A traveler who missed their initial flight to Los Angeles encountered a woman in visible distress in the airport’s restroom while waiting for her baggage. The woman, speaking Spanish, was crying in one of the restroom stalls, making communication difficult. Despite this, the traveler felt compelled to check on her multiple times.
During one of these attempts, the traveler overheard the woman mention that her bus would not arrive until the following day. Recognising the immediate need for assistance, the traveler approached her and asked if she had access to digital financial services like Zelle or CashApp. Upon learning that she did not, the traveler offered to pay for a hotel room for the night.
The woman’s response was immediate. She stopped crying, opened the stall door, and revealed her children sleeping on the restroom floor. The traveler then helped transport the woman and her children to a nearby Marriott hotel and secured a room for them to stay until their bus departure the next day.
There will always be someone who will answer an inspired call to help a stranger.
As we live in this world, stories like the event at LAX demonstrate the power of empathy and the impact one person’s kindness can have on others.
