Kindness of strangers: I was ill and about to miss my flight when a well-dressed man helped me to the airport
I was running an hour late and couldn’t think clearly. I was in despair that I might miss my plane home
TL;DR
- The author was an hour late for a flight home to Queensland from Queanbeyan due to daylight savings confusion.
- They had ordered a taxi but missed it and were feeling unwell with a chronic health condition that affects cognitive clarity.
- A stranger overheard the author's distress and offered to share his taxi, ensuring the author reached the airport first.
- The stranger paid for the taxi, escorted the author into the terminal, and showed great empathy.
- The author expresses gratitude for the stranger's kindness, noting the significance of empathy for those with invisible illnesses.