Small acts of kindness can really make all the difference in the world.
Doing something small to help out another person might not take much effort, but to someone in need, it can have a big impact. It warms my heart to read stories of people paying it forward, like the strangers who bought coffee for the homeless. And these small acts can come as quite a surprise to the recipients, like the firefighter who got a touching surprise from a waitress.
So when I saw this story about what one waitress did for a struggling couple, I was truly touched and I had to know more.
Rick and Annette Lewallen have been struggling financially. Rick has been diagnosed with brain cancer and, while he remains strong, the cost of his treatment has been enormous.
One night, Rick and Annette decided to treat themselves to a slice of pizza and a salad at a local pizzeria. It wasn't much, but it was all they could afford. But when the bill came, Rick and Annette received a wonderful and heartwarming surprise.
This story of one waitress's kindness and compassion is absolutely inspiring.
h/t: NJ.com
Rick and Annette have been dealing with Rick's brain cancer by remaining is good spirits. Annette said, "He's a real positive guy. He still rides his bike and during the treatment he still walked eight miles a day to keep up his exercise." However, the medical bills have caused a huge financial strain.
One night, the couple went into Brother's Pizzeria in Hamilton, NJ for an inexpensive night out. They were waited on by Daniela Bossi, a 17-year-old who was friends with their daughter. When the check came, they received quite a surprise. The check was taken care of and had this note on top.
The couple was very touched by Daniela's small act of kindness, and Annette posted a picture of the note, along with her reaction, on Facebook. Since then, their story and Daniela's note have received attention across the country.
Annette's Facebook status accompanying a photo of Daniela's note reads:
"Daniela Bossi the world is a better place because of people like you! … Tonight Rick & I ate dinner out. We were happy to have one of Ashley & Ryan's friends as our waitress. Her service was excellent! When Rick asked for the bill … this is what he got. We are overwhelmed with her kindness! God bless you FOREVER, Daniela!!!"
Daniela's kindness went such a long way for Annette and Rick — but it has become an inspiration to people everywhere. Daniela said, "It was something so small. I didn't think it was any big deal." Her pizzeria was supportive as well and even reimbursed he
It just goes to show that one act of kindness — no matter how big or small — can make a tremendous difference in someone else's life.
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