By Chuck Woodbury
I came across this on a social media site. In a world that is often depressing, reading this made my day. I hope it does the same for you. It is credited to Brittany Reed, who wrote:
I am praying this reaches this young man’s parents!
Tonight as I was leaving football practice with my three kiddos my 4-year-old was so tired he started crying as we were getting in the van. My 7-year-old daughter started crying because I told her we were having red potatoes as a side for dinner and clearly she wasn’t a fan, soooooo I threw my hands up and said FORGET it — McDonald’s tonight!!
We go through the drive through, order food, all three kids are now crying for one reason or the other. I go to pay — I LEFT MY PURSE AT HOME. Now I wanted to cry. I look at the young man with tears in my eyes just from being stressed and annoyed and say, “Hun, I am so sorry but I have to cancel that order. I left my purse at home when we went to football tonight.” WITHOUT HESITATION he takes out his wallet and swipes his card before I could even say, “No, I will be right back!”
He replies, “No, it’s totally fine. My pleasure.”
I snapped a quick picture and asked his name, to which he replied “Wyatt, ma’am.” I told him I would be right back with cash; he tried hard to talk me out of it.
I just want his parents to know how KIND AND COMPASSIONATE their son was tonight! He made this stressed out momma pause for a moment and realize this is exactly what we parents are trying to do, raise great humans. Well, Wyatt, sir, you are an amazing human!
I went back and handed him cash and had to make him take it because he didn’t want to take more than he had paid. But I wanted him to know that when you put good out in the world it comes back to you tenfold!
Wyatt, do not let this world change your kind heart, young man, for it’s people like YOU that will change this world for the better!
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I always want to extend thumbs-up to the pet photos and random acts of kindness, i.e. Wyatt. 👍
Having experienced, like most of us, bad service at a fast food restaurant, Wyatt is a true testament that there are really good kids out there. His parents should be proud.
Wonderful story! We need to hear these more often….instead of all of the negatives that we’re faced with day in and day out. How refreshing! Thanks for adding it to this newsletter.
Thanks for sharing, Chuck!
Stay safe and Pay it Forward, Joe
Way to go Wyatt! Thanks for sharing Chuck!
There are still good people in the world. Wyatt- thank you!
Best story this week. Thanks Chuck.
Brought tears to my eyes…thanks…
Need to hear more of this! News should be mostly this and 5 min. news.