Supporting Two Birthday Parties

--by griffinl, posted Apr 21, 2018

While shopping, I overheard a mom tell her little boy and his older sister that she only had money for one birthday party so they would have to share one, even though they were months apart. They both asked if they were going to get a gift and she told them that they had to choose: party or gift. As I turned the corner, I saw that she had a smaller girl in her cart.

Seeing them reminded me of my family when I was growing up. We didn't have much, but mom and dad always made sure we three kids had enough. I happened to have three 5 dollar bills in my wallet. I pulled the dad aside and tearfully asked him to give or spend $5 on each child. The look in his eyes and the way his wife's face lit up when he told her more than made my day. It felt so good.

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Posted by griffinl
Apr 21, 2018
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Readers Comments

savraj wrote: Oh so beautiful. I have a tear in my eye too. So sweet of you to make their day.

AnnC wrote: What a beautiful gesture --- thank you for making the day for that family.

kjoyw wrote: You are kindness!

mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for listening with heart and acting from same <3.

melnotes wrote: Wow this is so beautiful! You are so beautiful, thank you for your love and kindness xx

leoladyc728 wrote: Amazing kindness.

kiwicat wrote: Thats beautiful x

terre wrote: Wonderful kindness! You made their day and by doing so, made your own day too! Well done.

AndiCas wrote: Thankyou for seeing and grabbing that opportunity. There's, erm, dust in my eyes I think

pluto178 wrote: A wonderful thing to do x

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