Random Acts of Kindness That Will Make You Cry | Episode 12

Here's your receipt, dear. Thank you. You're good. I didn't swipe it yet. Somebody else paid for your groceries. You got somebody looking out for you. I'm gonna cry. You're good, sweetie. You had a great day. I got a question for you. Could I buy your gas? Okay. Is that okay? A stranger offered to pay for her gas. A small gesture that meant more than she could put into words. Her father had just had open heart surgery. She'd been living at the hospital for days. And she'd been praying. This was her answer. I've been praying. God is good. Can I give you a hug? I will always take hugs. He looked back and walked away anyway. But someone else didn't. A stranger ran into that crosswalk without a second thought, picked up the fallen crutch and carried a young girl the rest of the way on her back. He noticed a stranger digging through a dumpster for shoes. Old, worn, barely holding together. So he walked over, took off his own sneakers and left them right there. An elderly couple, 89 and 100 years old, struggling just to get to their car. And instead of walking past, three young strangers stepped in, lifting, guiding, making sure they were safely inside before ever leaving their side. Thank you so much, fellas. No problem, bro. I'm 100 years old. You're 100 years old? Well, you're younger. Do you mind if I have your grapes? You can take them. I'll go get more. Are you sure? Yeah. They're in the front. You can take them. I'll go get more. That one small act of kindness was all it took. What no one knew was that Kendra was buying groceries for her son Terrell, who's fighting cancer in the hospital. $100 for you today. Oh, my God. Thank you. Why are you being emotional right now? Because my son is in the hospital. We're here getting groceries and snacks for him. He has cancer. And I've never done this before, but you've been double golden envelope today. So here's an extra envelope for you and your son, okay? Thank you. A dropped teddy bear, a boy who picked it up without being asked. And instead of just walking away, a stranger turned that small moment into something bigger. His arm bandaged, unable to tie his own shoe. He sat down, tried anyway, and without a word, a stranger noticed, knelt down, tied his laces, and handed him back the flowers he'd carried. Excuse me. Can I check something real quick? After five long, hard weeks, she wasn't expecting anything good. Then a simple act of kindness at checkout changed her whole day. You didn't pay for it? She paid for it. Why? I don't know. Man, the Lord helps when you need it, huh? Yeah. I've been out for five weeks. So appreciative. That's really cool. On Mother's Day, one young boy decided to spread a little kindness. Aww. We're with the foundation for a better day. Have you heard of us? She didn't ask for money. She just wanted a little more self-esteem, a little more hope that life could get better. So a stranger quietly covered her entire shopping list, $500. That's 500 bucks. You're welcome. Two kids from Opelika, Alabama took the time to be kind to their neighbor. Their dad's mower accidentally ran over her blueberry bush. It could have ended there. Just an apology, maybe. But instead, two kids from Opelika showed up at her door, replacement plants in hand, wanting to make it right. We feel sad for cutting down a few blueberry bush. So we bought some blueberry trees. So I hope you like them. There's a package here, too. See you. An elderly woman, a heavy load, a long path home, and a loyal dog who decided she didn't have to carry it alone. He fell in the middle of a crowded mall, apples scattering everywhere. At first, no one moved. Then one person knelt down. Then another. Within seconds, strangers became a team. A mother squirrel and her baby, stranded in the flood, trusted it and made it to safety. A little boy, counting every last coin, just $2 short of his favorite dessert. So Travis, minutes from the end of his shift, quietly paid the difference himself. He thought that was the end of it. But 30 minutes later, that same boy came back, with a note and $100 tucked inside, just to say thank you. Thank you for being so nice and paying for my concrete. We need more people like you. This time, it was Travis that smiled. I was smiling for the rest of the day. I could not get over it. He thought it was just another video call, but this time, kindness had a plan of its own. Because his son wasn't calling from another country, he was already home. A race isn't just about who finishes first. It's about moments like this. Actually, I got this. You what? Yeah, I got this. You're paying for my mom's stuff? Yeah. Two sisters were shopping for their aging parents, 95 and 99, trying to cover a full month before their trip. Then a stranger quietly paid for everything, leaving them stunned, grateful, and reminded that good people still exist. Me and my sister, we're in here shopping for them. And you just bought my mom and dad's groceries for the month. Who are you? Just someone who wants to do something nice. Well, you did. Thank you so much. A California teen performed a good deed by driving to a woman's house to return a lost purse. He found a lost purse in a shopping cart with cash and cards still inside. He could have kept it. Instead, a 17 year old drove it straight to the owner's door, rang the bell, and left without asking for anything, not even his name. When she finally tracked him down to thank him, strangers online turned that small act of kindness into over $3,000. He could have just taken whatever was in the purse, you know, and he didn't. He brought it back and I think this just speaks a lot about him. 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