When my first daughter was born, my husband and I were new to the area, and didn’t know very many people yet. However; I will always remember the kindness of one stranger, even though it has been over 37 years ago, I still can’t share this story without getting teary eyed; even in writing it now.

    Upon settling in, after returning from the hospital, there was a knock at the door. I remember my husband and I looking at one another in confusion, as we weren’t expecting anyone. 

    My husband went to the door, and I could hear the voice of a woman, from around the corner. “You don’t know me, but I like to bake cakes!” I remember coming from my hiding place, so I could meet this woman. There she stood, holding a very delicious looking chocolate cake in her hands! 

    She went on, something like this, “I heard you just had a baby, and I wanted to do something, and I knew that you would likely be having company, so thought it would be nice for you to have something to offer them, when they came.” 

     It was such a selfless thing for someone to do; let alone a stranger!

                              by Shirley Christensen