The Tale of the Red Bull Lady

When I was flying home on Friday, after going through security, I wanted to purchase a bottle of water.  I stopped at a little refreshment stand near the gate, found the bottle of water I wanted, and walked up to the register.  Since I was basically operating with only one hand, I decided to use my credit card.  The credit card reader was one of those that you just "tap".  So I tapped my credit card on the reader and it said there was an "error".  I tried again.  The same thing.  I tried a third time and the same happened.  So I dug out a $5 bill and handed it to the attendant.  She indicated that they do not take cash, only credit cards.  "Really?" I said.  "You don't take cash?"   "No", the attendant said.  

I put the bottle back in the refrigerator and started to walk away.  "Wait", I heard behind me.  I turned around and a tall, lovely young lady, handed me the bottle.  "I paid for it.  You look like you need this."  I was dumbfounded and said "Thank you.  Let me give you the $5 bill. "  She said, "No.  I just want to do this for you." as she walked away carrying her two cans of Red Bull.  

I cannot tell you how much that simple act of kindness meant to me.  

So, wherever you are, Ms. Red Bull, 

THANK YOU SO MUCH!