While working at a fast food restaurant one quiet afternoon, I noticed a Louis Vuitton bag left behind on a table. I waited about 20 minutes, hoping the owner would return. When no one came, I did what felt right — I turned it in to the lost and found without opening it. A month later, the bag was still unclaimed. That’s when my manager casually asked if I wanted to keep it. Curious, I said yes.

When I finally opened the purse, I didn’t find cash or valuables — just a single, neatly folded receipt. It showed the bag cost $1,700. But what truly stunned me was the handwritten note on the back: “To the girl who needed a new purse during the holidays.” That small message changed everything. This wasn’t a forgotten bag — it was a silent, intentional act of kindness.

I started using the purse, quietly carrying that stranger’s generosity with me. It made me feel more confident and pulled together — especially during job interviews, when I needed a boost the most. That bag became more than an accessory; it became a symbol of support from someone I never even met.

Even now, I carry it not just for the name or the style, but as a reminder that compassion can come from the most unexpected places. That single act of kindness from a stranger still inspires me to look for ways to do the same for someone else.