One day at work in a fast-food restaurant, I noticed a woman had left her Louis Vuitton purse on a table. After waiting twenty minutes and realizing she wasn’t coming back, I took the bag to the lost and found. I didn’t look inside—just left it there and returned to my tasks.
A month later, the bag was still unclaimed. My manager casually asked, “It’s been a month. Do you want it?” After some thought, I said yes. When I finally opened it, I was stunned to find it empty except for a single piece of paper.
It was a receipt with a handwritten note: “To the girl who needed a new purse during the holidays.” The receipt showed the bag had cost $1,700. It was clear the woman had left it as a deliberate act of kindness for someone in need.
I kept the discovery to myself, moved my belongings into the bag, and took it home. That purse became more than just an accessory—it gave me confidence during job interviews and helped me feel more put together during a difficult time.
I still have the bag today. It’s a cherished reminder of the kindness of a stranger and how it changed my life. It inspires me to pay it forward and help others whenever I can. That small act of generosity didn’t just brighten my holidays—it taught me the profound impact of kindness.
