I Bought a Bag of Apples for a Mother with Two Little Kids at the Checkout — Three Days Later, a Police Officer Came Looking for Me at Work
I’m 43, working mornings at a small grocery store. Life isn’t easy—Dan, my husband, works full-time fixing things at the community center, and our daughter Maddie dreams of scholarships to leave our little town. Every dollar counts, so I save whenever I can.
One cold Saturday, a tired mom came through my lane with two kids. Her cart had only basics, and she couldn’t afford everything. Without thinking, I paid for the apples and cereal. It was just ten dollars, but I could see the relief on her face.
A few days later, a police officer led me to a café where the woman and her kids were waiting. Their father had been away for months and wanted to thank me. The kids gave me a drawing—me as a superhero holding apples, with “THANK YOU FOR BEING KIND” written on it.
A week later, my manager promoted me, citing a letter from the officer praising my kindness. All for apples and cereal. And I’d do it again in a heartbeat—because even small acts can change someone’s world.
