Our Friend From Santa Catarina!

By chance, we met our dear new friend

He was in a moment of distress after losing his phone

He left it in an Uber, and his ordeal began

He approached us with worried eyes and an unsettled tone in his voice.

He was a visitor from afar without anyone to turn

We assisted this stranger in this time of need.

Not knowing that this chance encounter would result in a beautiful friendship.

He protects and serves, a Police Officer by profession and a man with a good heart.

A family man, a great father, grandfather, and a loving son,

A caring friend with plenty of stories to tell.

Laughter was our common language, and trying to understand each other was part of the joy.

Despite our limited Portuguese, it did not stop the growth of our friendship bond.

Our friend went back home.

A majestic place that sounds like a paradise on earth

With sunny beaches, mountains, and beautiful and friendly people

Santa Catarina, Brazil...a place we may visit one day to see our friend!

We wish you a happy life, dear friend,

We will never forget our unexpected encounter.

I know our time together was short, but it truly felt like you were family.

We feel lucky to have met you, our caring and funny friend from Brazil!

The lesson I learned from this wonderful experience,

To never pass a chance to help someone in need,

There are wonderful surprises from taking a moment to assist

You never know a simple gesture could become a lasting and unforgettable friendship!

And in the end, you may be the one who truly benefits from the joy of meeting someone new!