Kindness of strangers: a woman I’d never met heard we had flu and dropped a big pot of soup at our doorstep

The article begins by describing a freezing February morning in Healesville, where the narrator and their family found themselves feeling abandoned after getting sick. With limited resources and no nearby medical help, they turned to a kind act of strangers, a woman named Kath who dropped a pot of soup at their doorstep. This act of kindness not only helped them survive but also changed their perspective on community support. The narrative highlights how small gestures can have a profound impact and inspires a reflection on the importance of compassion in times of need.