Saving Mrs. Jenkins

Boogie had just finished a long day at work and all he wanted to do was go home and relax. But his gas tank was running on empty, so he pulled into the Circle K to fill up before heading home. As he walked into the convenience store to pay, he noticed a lady stumbling up the curb outside. n n At first, Boogie wasn't sure if she was just a little tipsy or if there was something more serious going on. But as he turned around to get a better look, he saw her slowly falling backwards off the curb, heading straight for the hard pavement below. n n Without thinking, Boogie sprinted towards her, his heart pounding in his chest. He reached out just in time to grab her arm and steady her on her feet. The lady looked up at him with tears in her eyes, thanking him profusely for saving her from a nasty fall. n n Shaken by the close call, the elderly lady introduced herself as Mrs. Jenkins. She explained that she was 89 years old and had a bad knee that sometimes gave out on her. She had been struggling to make it into the store when Boogie had come to her rescue. n n Mrs. Jenkins insisted on giving Boogie a hug, thanking him for being her guardian angel in that moment of need. She told him that she didn't have any family nearby and that his kindness meant more to her than he would ever know. n n As they stood outside the Circle K, Mrs. Jenkins shared stories from her past, reminiscing about her late husband and the children they never had. Boogie listened intently, touched by the strength and resilience of this elderly woman. n n Before parting ways, Mrs. Jenkins reached into her purse and handed Boogie a ten-dollar bill. She insisted that he take it as a token of her gratitude, saying that she wouldn't have been able to afford a hospital bill if she had fallen and injured herself. n n Boogie tried to refuse the money, but Mrs. Jenkins was adamant. She looked him in the eyes, trembling with emotion, and said, You are a blessing. I never had a son, but I know I have one