What does it cost to replace a windshield? That’s the first thought that crossed my mind when I saw a guy sitting in his car at a gas station in Maine with a smashed front windshield.
It’s easy to take something like a cracked windshield granted. For many people it’s a quick fix they can afford. But if you can’t afford to replace it, the problem can just get worse and potentially even become even more costly if you get a ticket for driving with a broken windshield.
The windshield ended up costing more than I expected, but after talking off camera, it was clear to me this is was a bit of good fortune he had been needing.
How big can the acts of kindness get? You can follow this journey right here and find all the acts of kindness in one place on my YouTube channel.
Why am I giving these random acts of kindness?
Over the last decade I’ve walked across America and ridden a bicycle across America. On both of those adventures many strangers have helped me in many ways: from hitchhiking, to feeding me and giving me a place to sleep. Those acts of kindness are now memories I will never forget.
Since that time a dream of mine has been to convert a van into a tiny home and travel in it across America. Originally I bought a Ford Transit cargo van back in 2016 with this dream in mind. I was ready and willing to get on the road right away. But life had other plans. Fortunately I was finally able to finish my van project in 2021 so now I live full time on the road. This is my way to travel the country and pay it forward.
We can do small things with great love.