Paying it forward......

Mrs. Theobald · July 2011

Ava and I went to Walmart around 7:30 after a very long day of a birthday party and dinner/mall with friends. I just needed to grab a few things and it was close to bed time. She did really good except she put a stuffed Minnie Mouse in the cart. I had no idea how much it cost. When we finally got to the cashier after waiting in the long line (she was sooooooooo good) I asked the cashier how much the Minnie was and he said $8. Which isn't a lot of money but she has so many stuffed animals and I only came for milk and eggs so I said I don't think we will get it today. I finished cashing out and left the store. As I was walking out a lady came running out and said you forgot this. It was the Minnie. I said um we didn't pay for that thinking Ava had dropped it on the way out. She said I know we bought it for her. I realized it was the lady who was behind us in line. I was speechless and all I could say was thank you so much. She said you're welcome and god bless you. I got to my car and started bawling. I felt as if my mom had just smiled down on me from heaven in the form of a stranger. Great and now I am crying again!! I hope that someday I can pay it forward!

rara855 · July 2011

Aw, I love stuff like this. Thanks for sharing and enjoy that special gift.

yellowtulips80 · July 2011

That is so sweet.

Mrs.Guz · July 2011

) I love stories like that!!

Mylittlehill · July 2011

Thanks for sharing Beth... def a feel good story.

shacadu · July 2011

so sweet!

slwprincess · July 2011

Oh wow- so sweet!

BuckheadBride06 · July 2011

Sweet story. I'm glad that there are still nice people out there.

Daisy22 · July 2011

I am totally bawling now!!! That was so sweet of them. It shows me there are still great caring people in this world

mingaling2 · July 2011

Love that - how sweet!

Elaine&Matt · July 2011

Aww!!

amanda_holbird@hotmail.com · July 2011

That is so sweet!!

wuhhoo · July 2011

K&P414 · July 2011

That is so sweet.

One time at the Starbucks drive thru when I got up to pay for my coffee the lady said some guy came through earlier and paid an extra $20 to buy the next few people in line a cup of coffee. It made my day! So to pay that forward if I ever have a couple of extra $$ on me I usually do the same thing.

ally-cat · July 2011

How sweet! I love this. Thanks for sharing!

donna&ed · July 2011

Awww. so sweet. Cried a lil coz I know how much you missed your mom.

Daisygirl613 · July 2011

that is so cool and awesome.

Mrs. Theobald · July 2011

donna&ed:

Awww. so sweet. Cried a lil coz I know how much you missed your mom.

Thanks Donna. The funny thing is I was having a harder last few days than normal with missing her. As soon as something happens I want to call her and tell her then I remember I can't. I told Ava when we got to the car the Minnie doll was her Angel Minnie and that I thought Grammie probably had something to do with it. She hugged it very tightly.

MrsNaples06 · July 2011

Fab! Love stories like that! I gave a dad a $10 coupon to Toys R Us the other day and then when we were at the Container Store buying our Elfa closet a lady walked up to me and gave me a coupon that saved us $1,000! THE BEST!!

Mrs.Isis · July 2011

omg I need a tissue this was SO sweet. I agree with you mom's always know when to show up right on time. what a blessing!

dleigh2020 · July 2011

That is awesome!

I had a lady buy me breakfast in the drive thru one morning around Christmas. It was such a awesome gesture. Made my day. Glad someone could make your and your daughters day!