A Woman From Texas Courteously Holds The Door Open At A Restaurant. Upon Hearing An Elderly Lady’s Comment, She Decides To Engage In Conversation

Note: This story was originally reported in August 2015.

A heartwarming tale from Louise, Texas, captivated online audiences when a local woman shared her experience on social media.

Brooke Ochoa, a resident of Louise, Texas, took to Facebook to recount a simple yet profound encounter she had at a restaurant. After holding the door open for another woman, Brooke extended an invitation to dine together, recognizing they were both dining alone.

Both women engaged in conversation over their meal, during which Brooke learned about the struggles the woman was facing—her recent loss of her mother and her aunt’s relocation to a nursing home.

Moved by their connection, Brooke and the woman decided to make their lunches a weekly tradition, meeting every Thursday. Brooke’s Facebook post detailing their newfound friendship quickly gained traction, accumulating over 1.7 million likes, 225,000 shares, and more than 100,000 comments.