A young girl, eager to practice basketball, heard the thwack of a ball from her neighbor’s driveway. Wanting to use their hoop, she knocked on their door but got no answer. Undeterred, she wrote a heartfelt note asking permission, slipped it into their mailbox, and anxiously awaited a reply. When she checked, her neighbors had
responded warmly, granting her full access to the hoop and encouraging her to play anytime. Their kindness turned a simple request into a moment of connection, showing how small acts of generosity can brighten lives. This story reminds us to seize opportunities to spread kindness—it can make a big difference, like it did for the girl’s after-school games. (Word count: 115)
