I am low vision/legally blind, and darkness has always been the hardest for me to see in.

I was at a fancy dinner and had to use the bathroom I was with coworkers so I didn’t have an easily identifiable person that could help me find where the bathroom was.

I believe I asked a server where the bathroom was and then did my best to wander that direction. The server actually saw me struggling came up to me asked me if I could use a hand and I explained to them my vision and how I can’t see in the dark. They guided me directly to the bathroom without me having to ask.

This was enough for me. I already felt very grateful. But admittedly, I was a little nervous as I left the restroom assuming I would have to find my way back to the table.

This is where they made it completely memorable for me.

The server was actually waiting off to the side and when I came out of the bathroom, they guided me directly to my seat.

It may not seem like a whole lot, but to me when I was struggling and had no one there to help me it meant the world.

Just that simple act of grabbing my elbow and leading me back to my group without being asked.