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Mom Watches Son Sneak Into Little Brothers Room at 3 a.m. - The Reason Why Goes Viral
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Mom Watches Son Sneak Into Little Brothers Room at 3 a.m. - The Reason Why Goes Viral

Friends come and go, but siblings are forever. Luckily for 18-month-old Greyson, he has an amazing older brother.Greyson’s older brother is 10-year-old Mason, a caring young boy from Ohio. When Mason heard his little brother crying in the middle of the night, he did not hesitate to help.What One Mother Saw on the Baby Monitor at 3 a.m. Surprised HerPhoto by Marie Despeyroux on UnsplashOn the baby monitor, Greyson and Mason’s mother Gloria McIntosh watched her oldest son go into her youngest son’s room to comfort him. It was 3:23 a.m., but Mason stayed with Greyson for over half an hour to try to get him back to sleep. Mason read to his brother, played with him and his toys, wiped his nose, and even climbed into his crib with him.“I was smiling the whole time,” Gloria, a 36-year-old mother of six, told TODAY Parents.He has a love for Greyson that is unspeakable. I can’t even really explain it.Gloria McIntoshDespite Mason’s best efforts, Greyson still would not fall asleep, so Gloria stepped in. “I asked him, ‘Why did you just come and get me in the first place?’” Gloria said. “He was just like, ‘You had a big day and I just wanted you to get some rest.’”Though Mason’s actions might be rare for other 10-year-olds, Gloria said this is natural for Mason.“I’m sure Mason was tired and cranky. He was woken up at 3 a.m.,” Gloria said, “but how you saw him treat his brother is how he is. He steps up.”The Reason a 10-Year-Old Boy Stepped in to Help His Crying BrotherPhoto by Edward Cisneros on UnsplashGloria shared the tender moment on TikTok, and the video quickly went viral. Now, there are more than 5.6 million likes on the post.“I cried too much watching this omg. When he crawled into the crib I was done for… Amazing young man,” one person commented on the TikTok.Many viewers praised Gloria in addition to Mason, attesting his kindness to how she raised him.“This not only shows how sweet the kid is, but it also shows that he was raised right. Showing the love and patience that he was shown growing up,” someone said.Greyson is lucky to grow up with an older brother like Mason, someone who will always look out for him. May we all have a person like Mason in our lives, and may we all be that person for someone else.More from Goalcast:Man Decides To Secretly Save Brother's Rent For 2 Years - What Happens Next Brings Him To TearsFallen Sheriff's Son Loses Auction For Father's Old Car -- Then The Most Unexpected Thing Happens

Little Girl Without a Father Yearns to Attend Dad-Daughter Dance - So Her Mom Comes Up With a Plan
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Little Girl Without a Father Yearns to Attend Dad-Daughter Dance - So Her Mom Comes Up With a Plan

Eleven-year-old Audrey Soape always looked forward to the father-daughter dance at her local church in Pflugerville, Texas. Dressing up in heels and dancing with her dad among her friends was the highlight of her year. But after her father’s death, she didn’t know if she’d ever get to experience that night again.How One Little Girl Experienced the Loss of 2 Important Family MembersIn March 2021, Audrey’s father passed away in a tragic accident. Five weeks later, her grandfather, who would have stepped in as her date to the dance, also passed away."It was just a very tumultuous time for all of us. Very emotional," Audrey's mother Holly Soape told CBS News. A lot of grief, a lot of sadness, a lot of anger. So anytime that I have the opportunity to bring joy or excitement into both my children's lives, I absolutely jump at that moment.Holly SoapeThe father-daughter dance was a tradition, something Audrey always got to do. While the rest of her life was completely upended, Holly knew Audrey still wanted this one thing."I knew with the dance coming up it would be an emotional thing. It would be a disappointing thing not being able to go. She brought it up a few times, saying she wished she could go," Holly said. "She even at one point asked if I would escort her to the dance. I knew that if she was going to go, that I wanted it to be something really incredible. Something that would just make her feel special and would make her feel loved and important. So I tried to think of the coolest thing that I could come up with.”How One Brilliant Idea Helped an 11-Year-Old Fulfill Her WishThat’s when Holly came up with a brilliant idea: The family had always been big fans of Anthony Harris, a football player for the Philadelphia Eagles, so Holly decided to ask him to escort her daughter to the dance.I knew it was a long-shot. I didn't really expect him to say yes. I was shocked and overjoyed when he said that he was going to do it.Holly SoapeThis request was not the first time Holly had reached out to Anthony. Since March 2020, Holly has been messaging Anthony over Instagram to offer kind words of encouragement and prayers before big games or during career transitions. Holly also sent Anthony a message the day after her husband died, hoping for some comfort from her favorite player.Why Anthony Harris Took a Little Girl to a Dad-Daughter DanceAnthony, who was raised by a single mother, wanted to support Holly and her family as much as he could. He promised that when the season was over, he would fly from his home in Florida to Texas to take Audrey to the father-daughter dance."I was like super surprised. Like, more than I can explain surprised. And I was also like, really nervous," Audrey said. "Probably more nervous than excited at the beginning, because I didn't know what I was going to say or do around him. As the night went on and time passed by, he felt more like my friend, and I could talk to him and open up to him more.”Not only did Anthony take Audrey, but he also bought her a new dress and shoes and paid for her to get her hair and makeup done.Holly went to the dance, too, after she signed up to be a chaperone at the event. She got to witness her daughter and her family’s favorite player tear it up on the dance floor.He started engaging in conversations with her, like asking how her day was, asking about her dad, sort of making her laugh, and got her out on the dance floor. As the night progressed, he really went out of his way to just make sure she felt special, that she felt comfortable and that she was having a good time.Holly SoapeThe feelings the dance created didn’t end that night."I think even days after, we were still sort of reeling from it. Like I would flip through the pictures I was like, 'That actually happened. Like, he really came,’” Holly said. "They really had a great time. And just seeing the smile on her face, it was just incredible.”How NFL Player Anthony Harris Provided a Glimmer of Hope in Dark TimesThe year was a difficult one for the Soapes, a time filled with a lot of grief and loss. But in the darkness, there were beautiful moments, too."It really kind of just changed the dialogue of the whole year. It was just this horrible, dark year that ended on this really, really positive note. And so it sort of gave us a little bit of joy and light at the end of a very dark tunnel. It was just a magical experience for everybody," Holly said.Even in dark times, there is hope to be found. For the Soapes, that hope was found in Anthony. Instead of what could have been a dark day for Audrey as she stood alone at the father-daughter dance, Anthony gave her something to smile about. He reminds us to support one another, and Audrey reminds us to keep on dancing.More from Goalcast:Boy Walks More Than 2 Hours to Make It to His Graduation – Then an NFL Star Steps Up With a Free RideFormer NFL Player Devon Was Terrified to Have More Children After His Daughter’s Cancer — Now He’s a Father of 3Woman Forced to Sell Precious Belongings to Raise Money for Grandfather’s Funeral – Then, an NFL Star Steps In

Man Finds Out a Thief Has Broken Into and Stolen From His Restaurant - His Unexpected Reaction Goes Viral
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Man Finds Out a Thief Has Broken Into and Stolen From His Restaurant - His Unexpected Reaction Goes Viral

When Carl Wallace, the owner of Diablo’s Southwest Grill in Augusta, Georgia, saw that the glass on the front door of his restaurant was shattered, his initial reaction was anger.Scene of the CrimeAt 4 a.m. that morning, someone had broken into the restaurant and stolen the cash register. Unbeknownst to the thief, however, the cash register was empty. Surveillance footage shows a hooded man walking through the restaurant as alarms blare.“They’re risking so much every time they do this: To the business owner, to themselves, or what could happen if the police show up during the process of the break in,” Wallace said.From Anger to UnderstandingSoon, though, the feeling of frustration converted to forgiveness as Wallace turned to Facebook to explain to his patrons why the storefront looked different, even referring to the style as “hurricane fabulous.”“Our burritos are such a smash hit we’ve got people breaking in at 4 a.m. for their fix,” Wallace joked in his post.Instead of purely blaming the burglar, Wallace, who has been running the business for eight years now, tried to understand what motivated him. Wallace went as far as to offer the burglar a job, understanding that what he needs most is a way to make money.“To the would-be robber who is clearly struggling with life decisions or having money issues… please swing by for a job application,” Wallace wrote. “There are better opportunities out there than this path you’ve chosen.”He included his personal phone number, urging the thief to contact him.“No police, no questions. Let’s sit down and talk about how we could help you and fix the road you’re on. Sincerely Carl,” he posted.Breaking the CycleThis robbery was not an isolated incident: Wallace is pretty sure the same person has targeted at least two other businesses nearby that have surveillance footage that matches his. By reaching out personally to the burglar, he wants to “break the cycle,” he told Yahoo News.“We all as humans have to have a level of forgiveness to each other, and try to find a better way because there’s so much hate in this world… we don’t understand each other’s problems and challenges in life,” he said.The Facebook post showing Wallace’s compassion has gone viral with many of the commenters promising to order from Diablo’s to ensure that Wallace can keep helping people in need.The Power of ForgivenessForgiveness is powerful, giving some the opportunity to learn and grow and others the opportunity to help and understand. By offering the burglar a job, Wallace has shown his compassion and given the thief another chance. As humans, we all make mistakes, and forgiving each other is our greatest power.More from Goalcast:Thief Tries to Steal Woman’s Purse in Broad Daylight – But He Didn’t Expect Her 9-Year-Old Daughter to Step in and Fight HimBike-Riding Domino’s Delivery Guy Helps Cops Catch Thief — Still Manages to Deliver Pizza On TimeMom of Four Has Her Wallet Stolen by a Thief at the Grocery Store—She Confronts the Thief by Herself and Shocks Him With Her Bold Words

Single Mom Brings Her Sick Baby to Class During a Test - Her Fellow Student Captures Her Professors Surprising Reaction
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Single Mom Brings Her Sick Baby to Class During a Test - Her Fellow Student Captures Her Professors Surprising Reaction

*Featured image conains photo by SHVETS productionKatie Lewis thanks her five-week-old daughter, Allie, for motivating her to finish nursing school. She also thanks her professor from the University of Texas at Tyler-Palestine for holding her while Lewis took an exam.Lewis is a 22-year-old single mother in level four of nursing school. On May 2, Lewis will graduate with a Bachelor's degree of science in nursing, her baby Allie on her hip.How a Woman Juggled Single Motherhood and Nursing SchoolPhoto by Laura GarciaLewis completed 16 weeks of the hands-on portion of nursing school in only six weeks so she could spend more time with her baby once she was born. However, Lewis underwent a complication during her pregnancy, which made her work even more difficult."During my pregnancy I was diagnosed with hyperemesis," she said. "I was throwing up my entire pregnancy all day everyday. During two of my tests I was running out of the testing room to go throw up in a trash can in the hallway. It was really rough. There were times where I was ready to give up on school. It was so hard but Allie just gave me all the motivation to keep going and finish.”Even after Allie was born, Lewis continued to run into obstacles that made it harder for her to obtain her degree. Luckily, she had an incredible support system. Lewis’ mom often took care of Allie when Lewis needed it, and even Lewis’ professors began to step up."Fourteen days after I had Alianna, I had to go back to school to take a test for my leadership class," she explained. "I told Dr. George jokingly that I was mad at her because I had to leave my two-week-old baby for the first time. She said that she would have been happy to hold her. Well, fast forward three weeks and she got to hold her during a test."A Single-Mother Student, a Test and a Very Sick BabyUsually, Lewis has tests at 9:00 am, a time when her own mother can take Allie, since she works as a nurse practitioner from 12 pm to 12 am. However, when the time of her test changed, she struggled to find someone to take her child.“My mom had to work, my dad was out of town and my primary babysitter had school so I texted Dr. George a few days before the test,” Lewis said. "I said, 'Hey Dr. George, I know this is super unconventional but I’m having trouble finding a sitter for Monday for Allie because it’s in the afternoon. I know you had offered before to hold her during a test... is there anyway I can bring her with me?’"Katie LewisDr. George responded quickly.“Ummm you can totally bring her... I’m already excited!” Dr. George wrote back.How a Professor Supported Her Student in a Time of NeedOne thing neither Lewis nor Dr. George expected was a turn in Allie’s health on the day of the test. That day, Allie was diagnosed with an ear infection and un upper respiratory infection.“Dr. George without hesitation just held and rocked my sick and fussy baby throughout the entire test. Teachers like Dr. George make nursing school possible for all of us, but especially single moms. All of our teachers at the Palestine Campus care for us and help us out in any way they can for us to achieve our goals. I’m so grateful for the school and all of our amazing teachers, especially Dr. George.”How Supporting Someone Can Help Them SucceedNatalie Norman, who witnessed Dr. George’s kind act, took a photo and posted it to Facebook. “She has always told us not to miss a test and to call her if we get in a bind," Norman told Good Morning America. "Not only was she OK with it, she was so excited to hold the baby. She held her for at least an hour.”Without the help of those around her, Lewis’s mission to obtain a degree would have been exponentially harder. Dr. George reminds us that we do not have to do anything alone. When presented with the opportunity to support someone who needs it, be like Dr. George.More from Goalcast:Teacher Cries at Work When She Realizes Her Student Is Going to Bed Hungry – Then Jennifer Lopez Gets InvolvedStudent Is Unable to Walk at Graduation, so Teacher Gives Shoes off His Own Feet – But He Asks for a Favor in ReturnTeacher Takes Away 11-Year-Old Girl’s Book and Refuses to Give It Back – Angry Dad Decides to Confront Her

19-Year-Old Goes to Hotel to Take Part in a Raffle - Little Did She Know Her Friends Had a Secret Plan in Place
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19-Year-Old Goes to Hotel to Take Part in a Raffle - Little Did She Know Her Friends Had a Secret Plan in Place

Inside the Grand Meridian in Appleton, Wisconsin, the room went quiet as a hand pulled out a raffle ticket. Whoever’s ticket corresponded with the numbers called would walk out of the Chick-fil-A Christmas party with a new car. Unless that ticket belonged to Haley Bridges. In that case, Haley’s best friend and coworker would get the car. And that’s exactly what happened.How Two Chick-fil-A Employees Formed a Deep ConnectionPhoto by Jace MillerSeventeen-year-old Haley Bridges started working at Chick-fil-A in late August after a classmate referred her to the job. She quickly bonded with her coworkers, but she got especially close to one friend in particular.“I love working here. Not only are the people that work here amazing, but it has taught me so many new things,” Haley said. "I always look forward to going to work, I get to see my second family.”Hokule’a Taniguchi, Haley’s 19-year-old coworker, met Haley through work. By September, Hoku and Haley would hang out frequently, even outside of work.“What we do most of the time is chill at whoever’s house we choose,” said Haley. “We are very spontaneous, as well as our little close friend group we have.”How a Teen’s Observation Led to Her Best Friend’s New CarHoku rode her bike to work every day, even in winter. Haley recognized that Hoku needed the car more than she did, and Haley and her friends decided that if one of them were to win the raffle, they would gift the car to Hoku.Our friend group and some other friends decided to all put one in for her. We were all very nervous that someone else would get chosen, but we kept our hopes up.Haley BridgesThe raffle was the main event of the Chick-fil-A Christmas party every year, with rumors circling that this year’s prize was a car. The rumors were verified when Haley walked into the Grand Meridian, where the party was taking place. Displayed in the banquet hall was a car.How 5 Raffle Tickets and 1 Teenager Changed a Girl’s LifeEach employee was given raffle tickets that corresponded to the number of hours they worked. Haley had five tickets.Luckily, those five tickets were enough: Haley was announced as the winner of the grand prize.“My heart felt as if it was racing and we both stood up and ran to each other,” Haley said. Everyone in the room felt like they were gone, it felt as if it was just us two in the moment. We hugged each other hard and cried so much. Everyone else was either crying or clapping. We all had a big group hug with everyone near us and it felt so unreal experiencing this.Haley BridgesOne Teenager Proved the Importance of Being SelflessInspired by Haley’s kindness, strangers were moved to help. After Haley’s aunt organized a fundraiser, strangers donated to Haley so that she could pay off the car she already owned. As for Hoku, she is planning to move to an apartment closer to the Chick-fil-A where she works, and the car has been put to good use as Haley and Hoku have gone on many rides together in it.Though any teenager would jump at the chance to win a new car, Haley put the needs of her friend in front of her own desires. Haley is an example of a true friend, someone who cares about you enough to commit selfless acts for your benefit. Anyone is lucky to have someone like Haley looking out for them.More from Goalcast:Math Teacher Who Commutes Four Hours Every Day Gets Life-Changing Surprise from StudentsMan Notices Grandmother Raising 4 Children Alone Lives in Poor Conditions – So, He Decides to Trick Her9-Year-Old Learns Classmates Can’t Afford a Birthday Party – Responds with Selfless Gesture

Woman Complains About Her Love Life to Friend - A Stranger Listening to Her Conversation Decides to Write Her a Note
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Woman Complains About Her Love Life to Friend - A Stranger Listening to Her Conversation Decides to Write Her a Note

Twenty one-year-old Karyn Vallantyne called her friend on February 11th hoping to get some advice and encouraging words as she complained about her love life.However, it was not the words of her friend that helped her, but a note from a stranger.Alone on Valentine’s DayKaryn, who works at a recruitment agency, chatted with her 23-year-old friend Grace over the phone as Karyn commuted home. Just days before Valentine’s Day, she admitted to her friend that she was going to give up on love after so many failed attempts."I was telling Grace about my love life and how I've been treated badly in the past and I'm basically giving up and losing hope,” Karyn said. "I wasn't crying but I was definitely down.”The idea of spending another Valentine’s Day alone caused Karyn to get emotional on the train.I was sick of being on my own on Valentine's. It makes you think there's something wrong with you. I have always been a very romance-orientated person. If I'm not in a relationship I think less of myself.Karyn VallantyneMessage From Her Guardian AngelsAs Karyn talked on her phone, a stranger dropped a note into her lap. At first, Karyn expected the note to tell her to stop complaining. Instead, the message was much kinder."I wasn't expecting it, I thought it was going to say 'shut up' or something, I didn't expect it to be remotely kind,” Karyn said.Written on a torn piece of newspaper were the words “You’re worth more. Move on.”“I'd been people watching so I'd seen she was doing the crossword, she ripped the corner of the page off to write on it,” Karyn said.When I read it, I just burst into tears. I looked up to see if I could see her. There were loads of other people looking at me and I got really embarrassed.Karyn VallantyneThe note brought Karyn to tears, and she has vowed to track down the writer, who she believes was sent by guardian angels.”I'm quite spiritual and it made me think a lot about my guardian angels, they knew I needed a sign but they couldn't do it,” Karyn said.A Jane Doe Unfortunately, with no name and no other information, Karyn is struggling to identify the stranger.“I hope I manage to find her, it would be lovely,” Karyn said. “I'd like to send her some flowers or something to let her know I've acknowledged and appreciate what she wrote.”Though Karyn had sought out the words of her friend, hearing this advice from a stranger was more effective."It was like a slap in the face. I should listen to my friend's advice but I have to learn the hard way, it was a massive wake up call,” Karyn said.You Are LovedSometimes, we need a stranger to remind us that whether we are in a relationship or not, we are loved. The passerby on Karyn’s commute overheard someone questioning her worth, and instead of ignoring these worries, the stranger made sure Karyn knew she was deserving.Even a short, anonymous note can help remind someone of their worth, so make sure to tell the ones you love that you love them and strangers on a train that they are loved, too.More from Goalcast:50-Year-Old Woman Goes to Pick Up Her Birthday Cake – Finds a Surprising Note That Brings Her to TearsExhausted Dad of 4 Doesn’t Notice a Stranger Watching Him Closely at Work – Is Shocked When He Finds This Note on a BillWoman Shops at Walmart With Her Family – Finds an Envelope on the Floor With a Note From a Stranger

10-Year-Old Collects Money for a Vacation - Then the Truth About What He Actually Did With It Comes Out
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10-Year-Old Collects Money for a Vacation - Then the Truth About What He Actually Did With It Comes Out

When Vaughn Preston first met his favourite gas station attendant Tony Antonio, Vaughn was feeling sick and Tony was able to make him laugh in minutes. Ever since then, Vaughn would look out for Tony whenever his family visited that Caltex Gas Station near their home in Gillitts, South Africa.“Tony always takes the time to talk to Vaughn about the various bikes we haul to Giba and back and listens so obligingly to him as he chatters away,” Vaughn’s mother Mandy wrote on Facebook.The friendship continued for two months before Tony asked Vaughn and his family to look out for a reasonably priced bicycle for Tony to purchase for himself. Vaughn promised to find him one.Help Was on Its WayNot only did Vaughn plan to find Tony a bike, but he also planned to buy it for him. He went around the house collecting silver money for an alleged "holiday."“One night he came to me and asked if I really wanted a holiday and upon asking why he said he would rather put his savings towards helping Tony get his bike,” wrote Mandy. “And so today, we cracked open the piggy bank and took all the silvers to Game where he bought his friend a bicycle.”After purchasing the present, Vaughn drove it over to the gas station to show it to his friend. Shocked and smiling, Tony accepted the gift.Our children make us proud on so many occasions but today my heart and his is so full of the joy at the kind man’s face as he, rather stunned accepted his gift from this 10-year-old boy.MandySharing the KindnessVaughn and Tony posed for a photo together, which Mandy posted onto her Facebook along with the story behind it. The post was liked by 10,000 people, though Vaughn wasn’t one of them since he was too young to have a Facebook account.“It will be years until your mom allows you on Facebook but when you do see this post, know that today of all your days on this planet so far my heart is the fullest and most proud of you it’s ever been,” wrote Mandy. Keep being kind, and generous, with your time and money and remember bringing joy to others can bring just as much joy to yourself.MandyThough Vaughn didn’t see the post, Game, the store where Vaughn bought the bike, did. Game wanted a piece of the kindness and decided to give Tony and Vaughn vouchers the same value as the new bike.“Above all things I regard kindness of heart, and over the years I’ve tried to live like that and teach my child to do the same,” wrote Mandy.Like Riding a BikeVaughn didn’t allow his young age to get in the way of helping a friend. He used his selflessness and piggy bank coins to make the world a better place. His act of kindness is an inspiration to all. Tony made Vaughn laugh when he felt sick, and Vaughn passed that smile right back to Tony with a bicycle.More from Goalcast:Woman Learns Her Exhausted Co-worker Bikes Three Hours to Work – So She and Her Husband Come Up With a PlanStrangers Notice Uber Eats Delivery Driver With a Little Boy on His Bike – The Reason Why Has Everyone Praising HimWoman Buys 3-Year-Old a New Bike After She Finds Out His Was Stolen – Only Later Does Everyone Find Out Her Real Story

Poor 12-Year-Old Is Caught Shoplifting Shoes at Store - Police Officer Has a Unique Response to the Situation
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Poor 12-Year-Old Is Caught Shoplifting Shoes at Store - Police Officer Has a Unique Response to the Situation

Less than one week into his new job, Atlanta Police Officer Che Milton got a call for a robbery. When he arrived at the scene, he didn’t find a thief but a desperate 12-year-old girl.Answering a CallThe young girl had attempted to shoplift a $2 pair of shoes that she planned to give to her little sister. Her family of seven could not afford to buy the children new shoes, but she wanted to surprise her 5-year-old sister with a pair.As the girl explained this to Officer Milton at the dollar store where she was caught, she started to cry. She was the oldest of her five siblings and bore the weight of taking care of them.A Family in NeedMilton did not punish the girl, but instead offered to drive her home. The house was located in a low-income, sometimes dangerous neighbourhood, but the inside was not much better than the outside. Bedsheets were strewn on the floor because the family did not have enough beds for all of the children. A couch was the only piece of furniture and the kitchen contained no food. The girl’s mother, Mrs. Staple, told the officer that her husband traveled for work and did not make much money and the family could not afford daycare so Mrs. Staple had to stay home with the children and couldn't get a job. "I saw the conditions. There was no food in the house and the kids were there," Officer Milton told CNN.After seeing the house in such disarray, Milton wanted to help. He ordered four large pizzas for the family to share and called the Georgia division of Family and Children Services to connect the Staples with a social worker. Milton didn’t stop there; he continued to return to the house with clothing and baby items."It's definitely been a blessing. It's like a prayer was answered through him," Mrs. Staple said.The Atlanta Police Department shared Milton’s story with a post on Facebook. Despite the message not asking for donations, many users flocked to the comments asking how they could help.This outreach led the department to publishing another post, this time sharing specifics for how people could donate. The post included the children’s and mother’s clothing sizes; called for diapers, wipes, blankets, and furniture donations; and offered to take the donations at the police station.The way that Officer Milton handled this incident showed that not only is he here to enforce the law but also to go the extra mile and be a bigger part of the community he is policing.Atlanta Police Department to CNNDon’t Judge a BookDue to Milton’s compassion and kindness, the Staple family received an influx of much needed items. Milton could have merely reprimanded the young girl and left it at that; instead, he took the extra time to learn her story. His empathy and patience helped the shoplifter more than a punishment ever could and reminds us not to jump to conclusions about others but give them the benefit out of the doubt. They might surprise you, and give you the opportunity to lend a hand.More from Goalcast:Man Caught Shoplifting Clothes at Walmart – Police Officer’s Surprising Response Changes His LifePolice Officer Catches Two Women Shoplifting- Does This Instead Of Pressing Charges

Flight Attendant Finds Passengers Hungry Baby Crying - Gives the Child Something Only She Could in That Moment
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Flight Attendant Finds Passengers Hungry Baby Crying - Gives the Child Something Only She Could in That Moment

When Patrisha Organo boarded the Philippines Airlines flight, she had a strong feeling it would be one she remembered. Organo, a flight attendant, had the opportunity to qualify as a Cabin Crew Evaluator and get a promotion that morning. Though the flight did turn out to be a special one, it was not because of a promotion.The flight was an early one, and not far into the journey, Organo heard a baby crying.“Everything went smoothly until, after takeoff, I heard an infant’s cry, a cry that will make you want to do anything to help,” said Organo. “I approached the mother and asked if everything’s okay.”In Full FlightThe noise elicited some stares from fellow exhausted passengers. The cry was coming from a six-month-old girl, the daughter of one of the travelers.“I tried to tell her to feed her hungry child. Teary-eyed, she told me that she ran out of formula milk. Passengers started looking and staring at the tiny, fragile crying infant.”Organo knew what the child needed, but the plane did not carry any formula milk. There was only one way to feed the infant, so Organo stepped up."I felt a pinch in my heart. I thought to myself, there’s only one thing I could offer and that’s my own milk. And so I offered," she said.A Mother’s LoveOrgano had her own nine-month-old daughter, meaning she was still able to breastfeed. Sheryl Villafor, the flight’s line administrator, led Organo and the baby’s mother to the plane’s galley so Organo could begin feeding the baby.“I saw the relief in her mother’s eyes,” said Organo. “I continued to feed the baby until she fell asleep. I escorted her back to her seat and just before I left, the mother sincerely thanked me.”I was right, the flight’s gonna be special, so special not only because I got qualified as an Evaluator but I got to help.Patrisha Organo Stepping Up to the PlateA picture snapped of Organo as she breastfed the baby went viral after Organo posted it on Facebook.When seeing a child in need, Organo gave the only thing she could -- her own breastmilk. By giving, she also received, in this case, the gratitude of a stranger and the gift of aiding a baby in need. We can always help someone who needs it, even if all we have to give is a piece of ourselves.More from Goalcast:Flight Attendant Notices a Passenger Having a Panic Attack – Her Next Move Is Captured by a Fellow PassengerAirline Refuses to Let Man Board Flight With His Newborn – Then an Elderly Woman Takes Them Both AwayAngry Passengers Throw Insults at Flight Crew – One Attendant Finally Decides He Has Had Enough