The Kind Umbrella

One rainy morning, a little boy named Sam woke up early to get ready for school. Dark clouds covered the sky, and rain was falling heavily. Sam took his small blue umbrella and said goodbye to his mother before leaving the house.

As Sam walked along the muddy road, he saw people rushing to their work and school. Some had umbrellas, and some were using bags or books to cover their heads. The rain made the road slippery, but Sam walked carefully.

After a few minutes, Sam noticed an old woman standing beside the road. She looked tired and weak. Her clothes were wet, and she had no umbrella. She was trying to protect herself from the rain with her shawl, but it was not helping much.

Sam felt sorry for her. He stopped and went near the old woman.
“Grandmother, please take my umbrella,” Sam said politely.

The old woman was surprised. “But what about you, my child?” she asked.

“I can run to school,” Sam replied with a smile. “You need it more than I do.”

The old woman smiled warmly and held the umbrella together with Sam. They walked slowly until they reached her small house. Before going inside, the old woman blessed Sam and said, “You are a very kind boy. May you always be happy.”

Sam then ran to school. By the time he reached the classroom, his uniform was wet and his shoes were muddy. His teacher noticed this and asked him why he was late.

Sam told the whole story. The teacher smiled proudly and said, “Sam, you did the right thing. Kindness is more important than time.”

The other students clapped for Sam. Sam felt shy but very happy. He learned that helping others brings joy, even on a rainy day.

Moral: A small act of kindness can make a big difference.