Letter to the Editor: Random kindness

Dear Editor: 

It's been a tough year so far. If political unrest and coronavirus wasn't enough, the love of my life passed away at the end of March. 

The UCLA staff was wonderful and helped him pass with someone at his side when we were advised to stay home due to our own health conditions. 

Fast forward to last evening at the corner of Lakewood Boulevard and Telegraph Road. My daughter and I used the drive-thru at Starbucks around 9 PM. 

The wait was a little long but when we arrived at the window, our cashier said, "You can put your card away because the car ahead of you already paid for your order." 

May I say to whoever touched our hearts that what you did felt like a healing touch to our weary souls. Please accept our thanks for a surprise such as we have never before received. 

We will pay it forward in honor of your thoughtfulness.

Roseanne Hernandez 
Downey