Easter in southern Spain, a windy morning led us inside a traditional Spanish café—burgundy velvet chairs, silver-plate service, and long-time waiters who carry the day like ceremony.

There, I met an elegant woman sitting alone.

What began with a warm smile turned into a moving conversation about her children, her pride in a daughter who once sang her way to second place in Eurovision, and her deep love for a husband lost a year ago.

This is a quiet story about connection, grief, and the unspoken understanding that can pass between strangers over coffee.

Sometimes we miss the parade.And sometimes, something holier finds us anyway.

Listen for -– An unexpected Easter encounter– A ‘Spanish Whitney Houston’ and a proud mother– The stillness we can create for someone else– A reminder that kindness might be the most sacred thing of all

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