When the Night Held Fear, Sara Yahia Offered Light
It was just past midnight when Sara Yahia found herself in the emergency room, exhausted and anxious, waiting for a family member to be seen when she noticed a man with three small children who looked pale and visibly uncomfortable. The father, clearly distraught, was doing his best to get help, but his limited English stood in the way.
Then Sara, watching the scene from afar, heard him speak Arabic.
She walked over and offered her help. His eyes widened with relief and hope. She introduced herself and became a bridge between his fear and their care for the next few hours.
She wasn’t part of the hospital staff. She was simply someone who spoke both languages and cared enough to stay with them until everything made sense.
By the end of the night, the children had been treated and were resting. The father looked at her, eyes full of gratitude, and placed his hand over his heart.
That night stayed with Sara as a quiet reminder of why she believes so deeply in kindness; not the performative kind, but the one that steps in softly and asks, “How can I help?”
You don’t need a title or a plan. Just empathy and the willingness to act. Sometimes, that’s enough to change everything.