From The Macquarie Dictionary

Kind. Adj. 1. of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person. 2. having, showing, or proceeding from benevolence; kind words. 
3. cordial, well-meant; kind regards. 4. indulgent, considerate, helpful. 
5. Archaic. Loving.

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  Unexpected Kindness

Blessed be the Lord; for He has shown me His marvellous kindness in a desperate plight.

 Before leaving Calcutta, we heard that reservations had been made for us to stay in a missionary home in London. There we would have to wait ten days for passage on a ship home. It did not disturb us at all when we arrived at Southampton to hear that there was no available hotel accommodation in the city. When we reached London, however, we found that the letter requesting the reservations for us had not been received. “Not a bed to be had. Everything full up!”

 We did not know anyone in the city and it was a cold, foggy November day. With our two small children, we went to the rooming house district to try to find a place. At every door we heard “Sorry, sorry!” At one door, however, a kind-hearted maid looked at the children and said, “Come in. Every room is taken but you shall have mine.” Not only did we have beds, but also we were served breakfasts. Then in order that we might have a chance to see London, the maid offered to care for the children while we went out.

 Mrs A.J. Dahlby. Stories from Life. Edited by L R Jenkins

 
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