At 78 years old, George decided it was finally time to draft his will. He had put it off for years because he didn’t believe his own children or grandchildren deserved his considerable fortune. Instead, he came up with a unique plan to find someone truly deserving of his wealth. George disguised himself as a poor beggar, wearing the oldest, tattered clothes he could find, and sat on a busy street hoping someone would show him kindness. He promised himself he would help the very first person who offered him charity.
Throughout the day, many people passed him by without a second glance. But just as George was about to give up, an 11-year-old girl named Lily stepped forward. At the supermarket, she noticed George had picked out a cupcake and some milk. Without hesitation, she insisted on paying for his items, even when he tried to refuse.
When George asked why she was so kind to a stranger, Lily explained that her mother was very sick and their family was struggling to pay for expensive treatments. Lily’s parents were even talking about selling their home to afford the medical bills. She said she tried to be kind to everyone, hoping that God would reward their family with a miracle.
Touched deeply by Lily’s story and kindness, George knew he wanted to help. The very next day, he visited Lily’s home and asked to speak with her father, Thomas. George explained who he was and revealed that he wanted to pay for his wife’s treatment and leave the bulk of his fortune to Lily instead of his own family. Thomas was shocked but gratefully accepted George’s generosity.
With George’s help, the Richardsons were able to cover the costly medical bills. A few years later, after George passed away, Lily inherited his entire estate, securing her family’s future. George’s experiment not only revealed the true kindness of a little girl but also gave a struggling family the miracle they desperately needed.