Overwhelmed by the gesture, they decided to write back to the old man right away. They shared their thanks, describing how much his gift meant to them and how it would be a story they would tell their son as he grew older. They included a polaroid photo of their baby, hoping it would bring a smile to the old man’s face.
Years passed, and James and Maria never forgot the old man and the incredible experience they had shared. They often thought of him when they took their child to the beach, and they felt grateful for the kindness of strangers that had led to the birth of their child. They knew that they would always cherish the memory of that fateful day at the beach.