He wrote back. I love the internet.
Hi,
You’re welcome. Yes I did feel a bit awkward, and I’m sorry if I didn’t seem talkative or friendly, and just nodded in acknowledgement when you said thanks (it was a long day).
I could see that you were handling yourself fine on your own, but it looked like the guy just wouldn’t let it go and I didn’t want him to escalate the situation, so I stepped in between you two to try to defuse the situation verbally.
As a guy, I can’t possibly know how annoying it must be to be in that situation, but I have two younger sisters, and I’ve seen them be harassed in a similar way before. I just don’t like to see it happen.
Glad you made it home safe.
-b
How great that he responded! These two posts are a real reminder that we can, and should, stick up for each other – even though we are strangers.
Did you post it on Craigslist? Otherwise… how did he see it?
And dude! That never happens!
Yeah I actually posted it on the Craigslist Missed Connections page! I’m so floored he actually saw it!
Incredible! I’m delighted that you posted this, and more delighted that he responded. What a beautiful encounter.
wow! what are the chances of that?
OMG! That is really awesome. wow! It really is a small place…I have to tell you that this made me smile so big. It just was so, inspired!
That whole flow – the incident, his support, your posting, and his response – totally made my day. Thanks for the reminder that even the smallest gestures can mean so much.
when I read your first post, I got teary eyed. but then the second one? yeah, I cried. I just love that a random stranger made himself known in a situation like that. it’s always a lovely reminder that people DO perform random acts of goodness.
and how amazing is it that he SAW your CL posting?! you’ve had some good luck on that site, lady ;)
haha – how lovely!
Aww. Hooray!
I wonder if he knows he has so many fans! I think it’s charming that you reached out to him. All too often we appreciate something that a person has done but because we’re all so busy we don’t find the time to extend a proper thank you. Those simple words mean so much, as your story shows.
xo
SF
Oh my god, I am totally all wibbly now. Thank you. :D
J
I love this!! I’m happy he knows how much you appreciated him.
Holy shit! This is so awesome. So glad he responded.