His mortified wife apologized before dragging him out of the store. The manager and Miguel checked on me, and people helped clean up the mess. One kind older woman told me I’d handled it with grace.Later, Miguel gave me a box of cereal as a small gesture of kindness. At checkout, a little girl asked if my wheelchair was “like a car.” I showed her how it worked, and we both smiled.

I left Walmart reminded that while some people like “Frank” exist, there are many more like Miguel, that sweet woman, and curious little Jenny people who restore your faith in humanity. And hey, I got a great story… and some free cereal.