Our family was friends with Betty for many years. Over the years, we shared phone calls, birthday cards, and much more. Every year, Betty sent our son Brandon a birthday card with five dollars in it. She did this until Brandon graduated (毕业) from high school.
One year, not long after her birthday, I called to see how she was and asked her if she did anything special for her birthday. I was surprised when Betty didn't answer the phone. Instead, her daughter Carol did. Carol told me that her mom was ill. She was in hospital. Carol gave the phone to Betty. I talked to Betty and let her know that we loved her.
As soon as I got off the phone, I sent a text to Brandon and let him know Betty wasn't well.
Brandon stopped what he was doing and sent flowers to Betty.
I was proud of Brandon when Carol called the next day. She told me that Betty loved that flowers very much. Just a few days later, Betty died.
It's never "too soon" to be kind to others. You never know when it might be "too late" instead.
