When I awoke this morning, I felt empty. There was an aching in my stomach, a void I thought could never be filled. But just as I was giving up hope I received a special surprise: the blueberry bagel I put in the toaster will be ready right in time for the holidays.

Wow! There is some good left in the world.

While I could’ve let my feelings of sadness and hunger overwhelm me, I decided to take action. I walked over to the plastic casing for assorted grain products and picked out the bread ring of my dreams.

Simply incredible.

I then placed it on one of the cafeteria’s toaster ovens. I picked the left oven because I saw the rods on the bottom were redder than the ones on the right which means it was probably warmer.

Beautiful.

And if that wasn’t enough for you, after my two-weeks on break, I will come back to a bagel that’s been completely transformed. My doughy treat will eventually have a dense, chewy interior and a browned, crisp exterior.

Faith in humanity is restored.

If you know anybody who needs some holiday cheer, share this touching story to keep them merry and bright!