Yesterday, my youngest son and I went to Dollar Tree. We were looking for a couple of specific things, but Grayson being Grayson, he found some Hot Wheels he wanted. He also found some Big League Chew that he wanted to try. When he asked for the next thing, I told him no. I reminded him that we went there for specific things that weren’t the things he wanted to buy. So that was it.
A fresh-faced young man was in line in front of us. He’d glanced back a couple of times. He finally turned around and said, “Hey Buddy. Why don’t you go pick out one more thing?” Grayson looked at me to see if he could. I agreed and off he went.
The young man apologized for not asking me first. I told him it was fine. He then told me he was just back from basic training. I asked, “Fort Campbell?” He responded, “Parris Island,” I thanked the young marine for his service and for granting a small wish for a little boy. He wished Grayson well as he left the store. Grayson thanked him again.
My faith in the youth of this world was a little bit restored.
This was such a great interaction. I really didn’t think it could get much better….until I saw what Grayson had bought: sugar free chocolate coconut candies for his dad, who struggles with his sugar. Nothing for himself.
And again, my faith in the youth of this world was a little bit restored.
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