Sometimes you find yourself in the right place at the right time.

Patricia and her son Sebastien arrived at Treasure Coast Community Health (TCCH) Fellsmere dental location as a walk-in emergency to fix his broken molar. While checking in Sebastien, Patricia overheard another mother in distress over her insurance not verifying the child on the policy. The mother could not afford to self-pay for her daughter’s appointment, so without hesitating, Patricia extended a random act of kindness and paid the fee. “I immediately felt inclined to offer my help because I could see that this girl’s mother was concerned about her child’s well-being, but felt unable to get her seen without the help of her insurance.”

Patricia’s offer was welcomed with grace and the unique strength to accept help for a child. “I believe that women really need to remain united as fellow nurturers and we should help each other at any time and in any way we are able. We all need support from each other.”

Ultimately, the insurance issued was resolved and the company did in fact, cover the child. Patricia was touched by the generosity of the mother as she quickly made sure the fee was refunded. After all, one good deed deserves another.

Patricia regularly treats people as she’d like to be treated, and works random acts of kindness into her daily life by simply smiling at people or giving compliments. “I believe we all receive many more random acts of kindness than we may realize every day. There are people who work daily to keep our communities safe, who respond to emergencies, who teach our children. These people never ask for recognition, but continue to work every day to provide all of us with a better quality of life. I don’t think we should take any of these things for granted.” Patricia does hope she can inspire her sons to give when they can.

We’re sure this won’t be Patricia’s last random act of kindness.