By Jae-Ha Kim
jaehakim.com
November 29, 2014
My son has a tiny wallet. It’s a miniature version of his dad’s. He carries around a couple bucks, ’cause you know, it might come in handy.
Usually, he says he wants to buy a Nerf gun. Usually, I say, “No.”
We were at the store today picking up some groceries. A full cartload, actually. As the cashier was ringing up our items, I looked back to see an elderly gentleman holding just one object: a pie. He wasn’t impatient or annoyed, but I could see that he was tired. There were no other lanes open and I hated the idea of him having to stand there to wait for us.
So I asked the cashier to add the pie onto my bill so that he could be on his way.
I know this makes me sound like I’m bragging, because just by repeating it, I am. And that’s not a gracious way to do something nice.
But this is the part I want to really brag about: The gentleman took two dollar bills out of his wallet and gave them to my son. He patted my little guy on the head, thanked us and told us to have a nice weekend. I asked Kyle what he was going to do with his money. Perhaps save it for a new toy? And this is what he said: “No, Mommy. I’m going to keep it in my wallet so that I can do something nice for someone. It feels really good making people happy.”
My heart. My son. ♥
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Love the story! I’d rather hear stories like this over most of the stuff I here in the news.
Thanks, Jenny! I was really touched by his words.
Thanks for taking the time to read it, Peter! Happy holidays! 🙂
Love
So sweet!! Thanks for sharing!!
Can you figure out a way to package his sweetness ?
Ah, you don’t need any of that. Tyler’s a little sweetie pie!
I was reading it like by then d’awwww what a smart guy
Thanks for sharing this sweet story!
* That’s real “spirit” right there! High fives all the way around!
Your raising a fine young man!! Love this story.
Aww. We’re going to hear this on This American Life soon, right?
Love it. ♥
Love it!!
That’s a great story
That is priceless.
So sweet!
No wonder he said that, he has you as his mama. The best loving, example a boy could ask for. Love this ❤️
Oh, Claire, I have my moments when you don’t want anyone to emulate me! I’m so glad that he seems to filter those moments out and concentrate on my better moments. 😉 xxoo
Oh don’t we all ♥ It’s these important ones that count though ♥♥♥
We are soooooo lucky that they are soooooo forgiving! 🙂
Awwwwwww ♥♥♥
What can I say? He’s a good kid! ♥
Seriously, what Claire said. You both! ❤️
awwwwwww. Thank you! It takes a village though. He’s surrounded by love and good people. ♥♡♥♡
I love this! You r a great example to your son….he’s so sweet!!!!!!
Both you and your son are lovely – and so was the elderly guy!
Oh I loved this story! Seriously thank you for sharing♥
Kyle is the cutest:)
So sweet. 🙂
Oh my gosh what a sweet story and what a sweet boy your son is!!!
Thank you for saying that! It means the world to me! He’s a good egg, that one! 🙂
Setting a great example! Love this story and great parents to learn from