Bob Hollis’s world turned upside down when he got the call that his wife had died during childbirth in Florida. Now he faced an impossible situation: collecting his newborn daughter and getting home to Texas with no support system in place.
Hospital volunteer Meredith Sticks, an 82-year-old widow, first met Bob when he arrived to claim his baby girl. She offered quiet comfort and practical advice, little knowing how crucial her help would soon become. When airport staff refused to let Bob fly with his four-day-old infant, Meredith became his lifeline.
For over a week, the elderly woman hosted the grieving father and his newborn, providing not just shelter but emotional support during their darkest days. Bob would never forget how his daughter’s face would brighten at the sound of Meredith’s voice – small moments of joy amid the sorrow.
Their connection lasted beyond that difficult week. When Meredith passed away years later, she left part of her estate to Bob, who used the gift to establish a nonprofit with her children. Sometimes angels don’t have wings – they have kind hearts and spare bedrooms when we need them most.
