This year, Thanksgiving came early –
not with turkeys, pies, or dressings,
but quiet acts of kindness,
sprinkled softly, were the blessings…✨
Traveling with Russ is never simple,
every step can feel uphill,
yet helpers met us on the journey,
with gentle hearts and steady skill…🤝
TSA moved quickly, during their task to double check,
but treated Russ with courtesy, patience and respect…🫁
When the airport ramp loomed steep before us,
a stranger stopped without a word;
a gentle push and presence –
Random kindness had occurred…🙌
Next, an unexpected helper,
hands so patient, calm, and sure,
lifted Russ with quiet care
and made the transfer feel secure…💛
Our seatmate softened heavy moments,
keeping the conversation light,
even laughing at Russ’ jokes,
throughout our bumpy flight…✈️
The aisle chair assistants offered us so much more,
wheeling Russ from the airplane seat,
all the way to the taxi door…♿
The sweet lady at the front desk,
warm as sunshine on a cold night;
not only checked us in —
but made sure every detail was just right…🌞
After our presentation, compassion followed, like a shadow of grace –
a man called his wife, on how
to manage pain, in Russ’ special case…📞
Looking back, it wasn’t grand –
no fireworks, no sweeping scene;
just tiny threads of human caring
woven strong through everything…🧵
We know this truth by heart:
safety isn’t rules alone –
it’s the kindness people offer
when the struggle’s not their own…💫
It’s a minute when they’re busy,
it’s the patience when they’re tired,
its dignity in small exchanges
that leaves us so inspired…👍
So here’s to every quiet helper
who chose compassion over fear;
you turned challenges into blessings –
and brought Thanksgiving early this year!🍂🤗🍂
