Unexpected Christmas Cheer

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My wife and my my mother went out and did a little bit of shopping today. One of the stores they stopped at was Dollar General. Walking out of the store with their few purchases in hand a man approached them. "Are you guys together?" the man asked. At first they were a bit cautious and apprehensive, as I imagine anyone would be in that situation. "Yes. Why?" they said. I don't know whether it was my wife or my mother who responded because I was not there. He reached into his pocket and they said they felt a little bit nervous. I think I would be too. "Merry Christmas to you all," he said, and handed my mother a $100 bill. I checked the $100 bill and by all accounts the bill is real. Believe me, I looked at it up and down. I am quite familiar with all of the security features of currency, and this bill was authentic. I have HEARD of people doing this sort of thing. But I have never personally experienced it. My mom gave my wife half. This was just a little bit of unexpected Christmas cheer I think is the epitomy of human kindness, and for whatever reason this person decided to do this is remarkable of the human spirit. My only regret is that of all people, we do not need it. But I will definitely remember the gesture, and might even consider finding a way to somehow pay it forward next Christmas.