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I mean, at this point a rainbow on my way to see him just feels completely ordinary. Why not. Our car is being lifted by doves btw.pic.twitter.com/s1DvlUFbqi
This is Egbert. He's been helping refugees since the 90s. He was so happy to see me. He was proud that I'd become a strong and brave woman. He said that was his wish for me when I was small. He grows orchids. He has a beautiful family. He said it felt like I'd never left.pic.twitter.com/WlDWm2seVh
He thought the bike was too small a gesture to make such a big fuss about but he's really glad that it was the key to bringing us together again. He says he doesn't smile in photos so we took a serious one together instead.pic.twitter.com/8UoaqLf1nI
Thank you for joining me on this crazy 36 hour (!) journey. We are now coming to it's end. I am completely blown away by the love I have received online. The internet is what we make it. And finally...
Small actions can have big consequences. The kindness that Egbert and his family showed me will stay with me for a lifetime, and it continues to shape me as a person. That's the magical thing about kindness, it doesn't cost anything and it changes the world one person at a time.
mevan can you do this for a living facts are nice but this is better
Can you make money making people ugly cry? I'm listening.
i mean some authors and directors make money *exclusively* that way
This is incredible. My grandparents were refugees after the Vietnam War and had wonderful sponsors that helped them get along as well!
Times like I love humans! Thank you for sharing your story, it swelled my heart. Bless you both!
What an incredible human being! I raise orchids also! Sending you a photo of one of my favorites! Blooming right now!!pic.twitter.com/NEBFNxh4yh
This is wonderful.
Absolutely! Is such a great feel good story.
This is so beautiful, Mevan. I’m so glad that you managed to see him again.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story 
This man is a god damn hero. Xx
Thank you so much for sharing all of this. The power of kindness. Feeling hopeful in the US. 
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