When 93-year-old Thomas Miller sent out invitations to his family for a birthday celebration, he hoped to be surrounded by familiar faces. However, as the day arrived, no family members showed up. Instead, a kind-hearted stranger named Emily, who overheard his story from a local café, decided to attend. Emily brought a cake and spent the day listening to Thomas’ stories, filling the room with laughter. Though his family was absent, Thomas felt an unexpected joy from the compassion of a stranger, reminding us that family isn’t always defined by blood, but by those who care.