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Woman Loses Expensive Prada Wallet at Restaurant - The Next Day, Her Doorbell Camera Captures Something Extraordinary
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Woman Loses Expensive Prada Wallet at Restaurant - The Next Day, Her Doorbell Camera Captures Something Extraordinary

In the bustling streets of Tanglewood, where life rushes by in a blur, a remarkable tale of compassion and integrity recently unfolded, and it's a story that warms the heart.A local resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, found herself in the throes of despair after realizing that her beloved Prada wallet, cradling several hundred dollars, had gone missing. The loss was a heavy burden to bear, a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach. But fate, it seemed, had something extraordinary in store.How One Woman Lost Her Expensive Prada WalletBefore the weight of her loss could fully settle upon her, a guardian angel in the form of a Good Samaritan had already intervened, placing the lost wallet gently back on her doorstep. The wallet, which had mysteriously vanished just the night before, returned to its rightful owner without her even realizing it was gone. The backdrop to this heartwarming incident was the Brisket House in Tanglewood.Recalling the events of that fateful day, the wallet's owner explained that she hurriedly left the restaurant, driven by the needs of her hungry family waiting at home. In the midst of the rush, she believes her wallet must have slipped from the confines of her purse, lost to the whirlwind of activity.In a world often dominated by headlines of gloom and despair, this narrative shines as a testament to the enduring kindness within humanity. It's a beacon of light amidst the darkness, a reminder that goodness thrives, even in unexpected places.But there's more to this heartening story.The act of the anonymous Good Samaritan was fortuitously captured by a doorbell camera. This visual evidence documented the compassionate stranger's decision to promptly return the misplaced wallet.When the doorbell rang, it was the wallet owner's daughter who answered. She was met with a surprising sight — a previously unknown woman standing there, holding the lost wallet.What a Woman’s Doorbell Camera CapturedThe owner's voice trembled with emotion as she recounted the moment. "To see my brand-new wallet, a recent gift from my doting husband, returned, was a sight I hadn't expected. Especially since I had just withdrawn a significant sum. To find that not a single cent was missing from the $1,000 purse felt like nothing short of a miracle."This incident, seemingly straightforward in its unfolding, carries profound implications. It serves as a poignant reminder of the innate goodness that resides within individuals. It's a testament to the boundless capacity for compassion and selflessness that people harbor.Overflowing with gratitude, the wallet's owner is eager to meet and personally thank the mysterious stranger who performed this selfless act of kindness. In a world where headlines often focus on the darker side of humanity, she hopes to shine a light on the unexpected kindness that graced her life. Her heart brims with gratitude, a desire to pay forward the compassion she received.At its heart, this story is about more than a lost wallet and its return. It's a symbol of human kindness, the profound sense of gratitude it can evoke, and the remarkable ripple effect it can set in motion within a community.The owner is clear about her wish to stay out of the spotlight, underscoring that this story isn't about personal loss or gain. Instead, it celebrates spontaneous acts of kindness and their potential to influence and uplift entire communities. Yet, the mystery surrounding the Good Samaritan's identity remains.How a Good Samaritan’s Act Inspired One WomanPondering the motivations behind such a selfless act, the owner reflects, "What could have inspired her to extend such kindness to a stranger? While we may not have deserved this act of generosity, I hold onto the belief in karma. I fervently hope that this kind-hearted soul receives all the blessings and good fortune she so rightly deserves."The family is fervently reaching out to the community, hoping for assistance in identifying this anonymous guardian angel. Their goal is simple: to express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the one who has reignited their faith in the innate goodness of humanity.This story is a powerful reminder that acts of kindness, regardless of their scale, have the transformative power to inspire and uplift entire communities. In an age often clouded by skepticism, tales like these act as beacons of hope. They gently remind us that, even in the most unexpected places, goodness prevails, reaffirming the enduring values of humanity, kindness, and gratitude. These are the qualities that a few extraordinary individuals keep alive through their actions, shining brightly as beacons of hope and positivity.More from Goalcast:Teen Catches a Wallet Full of Money While Fishing — Instead of Keeping It, He Releases It to Farmer Who Lost ItThree Kids Find Wallet Stuffed With $700 and Return It – Little Did They Know What Was Coming Next61-Year-Old Accidentally Leaves Her Wallet at a Walmart Parking Lot – One Teen Drives Miles Just to Return It to Her

91-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Can Finally Retire Her Cashier Job - All Because She Took Matters Into Her Own Hands
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91-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Can Finally Retire Her Cashier Job - All Because She Took Matters Into Her Own Hands

Betty Glover dreamed of retiring. And no doubt, at 91 years old she has spent more than 70 YEARS working at least one job. Sometimes two. Born during the Great Depression, she started working at the age of 20 after getting an accounting degree at Fresno State and hasn't stopped.Over the years Glover has worked in a bakery and an ad agency, dealt blackjack, run a restaurant with her late husband, and worked for a roofing company. Most recently, while pushing 80, she got a job as a cashier at the local WinCo grocery store in South Medford, Oregon.“It was back when you filled out the old paper applications. I was already in my 70s, so I figured there was no way they were gonna hire me, but they did,” Glover told the Rogue Valley Times.But now, she's starting to slow down and she'd like to spend her final years watching her great-grandchildren and even her great-great-grandchildren grow up.91-Year-Old Grocery Cashier Starts Her Own GoFundMeBetty Glover/GoFundMeUnfortunately, like so many seniors, Glover didn't have the financial means to retire. That is, until now.Taking matters into her own hands, the nonagenarian, with the help of one of her granddaughters, launched a GoFundMe campaign with an initial goal of $40,000.Titled, "Help me retire please," she wrote: "I am a great-grandmother of almost 92, still checking groceries at WinCo. Although I love my customers and the people I work with, I would like to retire. I really need to retire as my eyesight is failing due to macular degeneration."Glover went on to explain that in order to have enough money to cover her monthly bills, including groceries and medications, she needed to pay off the fifth wheel she lives in. "Anything you can do to help would be much appreciated," she wrote.Nearly 3,000 people answered her plea for help and my faith in humanity has officially been restored.Grocery Cashier Raises Over $80K and Can Finally RetireDonations have come pouring in and as of this writing, the GoFundMe has raised more than double the asking. So far it's at a whopping $86,970. “I never even thought I’d make $40,000. It really is heartwarming, and it makes me want to cry,” she said.“I didn’t even know how to do a GoFundMe. My granddaughter did it for me, but I thought, ‘Nobody’s gonna do anything. Nobody cares about others anymore.’ I think all my co-workers have contributed and a bunch of my regulars,” she added.Glover is beyond grateful. And the best news of all? She's finally able to retire. In fact, she's already given her notice. Her last day will be May 1st. 3 weeks before she turns 92.In an update on her GoFundMe, she wrote:"Thanks to all of your support and generosity, my last day in the check stand at WinCo will be May 1st! I am still amazed at the outpouring of support and kindness. Thank you all so much." Americans are Working Longer and Retiring Later The harsh reality is that Betty Glover is not alone. According to the latest data from the Natixis Global Retirement Index, 59% of Americans said they will have to keep working past 65. While "36% believe that they will never have enough money to be able to retire."Additionally, the report found that roughly 41% said their ability to be financially secure in retirement is “going to take a miracle.” Thankfully for Glover, she found her miracle. And she's excited for what comes next.“When you’re 30, 90 feels like forever. Somebody said to me, ‘Well, you’re always so upbeat.’ I said, well, yes, I don’t sit around and think about dying. I think about living. And I think about what exciting things are gonna happen tomorrow."“I look forward to tomorrow … I always have.”And now, thanks to the power of community and a collective act of kindness, she has even more to look forward to.

Lone Employee Struggles to Feed Hungry Crowd - Then One Customers Actions Lead to Something "Bizarre"
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Lone Employee Struggles to Feed Hungry Crowd - Then One Customers Actions Lead to Something "Bizarre"

Working in the food industry can be a tough gig, especially these past few years following the pandemic, the rise of food delivery apps, and the general struggles that come with working in the customer service industry.That’s why this story of customers coming to the rescue of one lone restaurant worker is so heartening.A Hungry CrowdEthan CrispoCustomers at a Waffle House in Birmingham, Alabama were getting pretty hungry one night when they entered the restaurant following a Saturday night out. It was now officially Sunday morning, and there was only one employee there to serve and feed the customers.According to Ethan Crispo, he came into the establishment just after midnight. There, he noticed the employee tending to a crowd of about 30 people.“I sat down at my table and I was like, ‘I’m not getting my waffle,’” Crispo recalled to The Washington Post. “The look on [the employee’s] face was maybe fear, maybe shock, maybe bewilderment. There was literally no one else working but him.”Then, much to his surprise, Crispo witnessed one customer stand up, ask for an apron, and get to work.“It was a transition so smooth I initially assumed it was a staff member returning to their shift,” Crispo continued. “It wasn’t. It was a kind stranger. A man who answered the call. Bused tables, did dishes, stacked plates.”Inspiring OthersIt didn’t take long for other customers to follow suit and jump up to help the poor employee out. Crispo recalled one woman in a dress and heels who figured out how to work the coffee maker.“She tried to take an order or two, but then she went to busing tables. It was bizarre to see someone doing that in a sequinned dress and heels,” he said.Soon people from all walks of life were serving, washing, cooking, and doing whatever it took to feed the crowd and keep things running smoothly. Eventually, everyone got their midnight snacks in a real act of teamwork and collaboration.A Big Miscommunication In his interview with the Washington Post, Crispo said the server told him that two other employees had been there that evening but left. According to Fox4 News, there was a miscommunication in scheduling workers that night, which resulted in a staff shortage.Spokesperson Pat Warner told the outlet that security footage collaborated Crispo’s story, and he thanked those who helped out that night.“We really appreciate their efforts… though we do prefer our associates to be behind the counter,” Warner said. “The key to our concept is, we’re there to serve you, not the other way around.”As for Crispo, he did get his waffle that night. “It was surprisingly fantastic,” he told the Washington Post. “Ben did an incredible job,” he continued, adding the customers who helped that night did too. “Humanity isn’t good. It’s great.”Lending a Helping HandWhile this situation was rare, and even the busiest of restaurants tend to be well-staffed during busy periods, this story hits home because it’s nice to see that there are people out there who are willing to assess a situation, use their best judgment, and pitch in to help without being asked.It’s a nice reminder that we can do kind acts in our everyday lives too. It can be something big, like offering to watch an overwhelmed mother’s young kids or dropping off groceries. Or it can be small, like holding the door for an elderly person or helping them carry their bags to the car.The point is to keep your eyes open in your community and relationships and look for ways to help, then step in when it may be needed. Sometimes a person may politely decline, and that’s okay. But other times, your helping hand may be just the thing that person needs to push through their day.

Woman Miraculously Escapes Kidnapper By Using Emotional Intelligence
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Woman Miraculously Escapes Kidnapper By Using Emotional Intelligence

One triathlete used her brains, not her body, to escape a deranged kidnapper.AmbushedAustrian triathlete Nathalie Birli was biking back home after training for an upcoming event, eager to see her partner and 14-week-old son.En route, Nathalie was hit by her car and sent flying off her bike. A man exited the car, knocked her unconscious, bound her and threw her into the backseat. Birli woke up in an old house on remote property, naked and tied to a chair. Her captor, who she described as "full of hate," gave her clear instructions."Do what I want -- you will be free again tomorrow.""He blindfolded me, forced me to drink wine and schnapps and he always held a knife in his hand"- Nathalie BirliAs Birli's kidnapper became increasingly violent, she knew she would have to do something to change her circumstances.Stop and smell the orchidsShe found that something was hiding in plain sight: Orchids, on display throughout the house/prison. They must have meant something to her captor. And so, she took a chance."I admired them and suddenly the perpetrator was nice to me. He was a gardener, he said, and suddenly told me about his botched life"- Nathalie BirliHe confided in her, telling her that he is a gardener, and how loss, addiction and infidelity from past girlfriends took him down a dark path. Having made a connection, Birli amazingly persuaded him to let her go, telling him: “let's say it was an accident.” He agreed to free her.Humanity beats insanityFortunately, the man brought Nathalie back home along with her bike, which was equipped with GPS tracking. Police used the technology to find and arrest her kidnapper.Safe now, Birli is nothing but grateful to have escaped from "a bad dream.""Thank God I was able to free myself and am well except for a broken arm and a head injury"- Nathalie BirliA life-saving connectionNathalie is even more remarkable for being able to connect with her captor on some human level despite the suffering he inflicted on her.Her ability to recognize that the orchids might be important to him -- and expressing it --- could very well have saved her life.More uplifting stories:Clever 911 Dispatcher Saves Woman From Domestic Abuser By Noticing Subtle CueWoman Finds Love With Stranger Who Donated Half His Liver To Save Her LifeQuick-Thinking Man Acts Like Woman’s Friend To Save Her From Creepy StalkerQuick-Thinking Man Acts Like Woman’s Friend To Save Her From Potential Assault

Perceptive Flight Attendant Saves Teenager From Clutches Of Human Traffickers
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Perceptive Flight Attendant Saves Teenager From Clutches Of Human Traffickers

Flight attendants spend much of a plane route making sure passengers are comfortable, and perhaps passing out a pillow or a beverage. But recently, an eagle-eyed flight attendant noticed something that seemed suspicious and ended up saving a life. Quick thinking“The girl looked like she had been through pure hell.”Shelia FedrickShelia Fredrick, a flight attendant working for Alaska Airlines, saw a young teen who was traveling with a well-dressed older man. It set off red flags.Fredrick tried to be chatty with the pair to see if all was well, but the man seemed defensive.“I left a note in one of the bathrooms,” Fredrick said. “She wrote back on the note and said ‘I need help.'”Fredrick then told the pilot, who arranged to have police waiting in the airport terminal when the plane landed.“I've been a flight attendant for 10 years and it's like I am going all the way back to when I was in training and I was like I could have seen these young girls and young boys and didn't even know." Fredrick to WTSP. Sharing the signsFredrick has kept in contact with the girl she rescued over the past few years, who is now attending college. The experience inspired Frederick to lead seminars for flight attendants on what to look out for when seeing potential trafficking situations on a flight. "I love to smile, like being around people, that's why I'm a flight attendant. Loving working with people and taking risks," shared Fredrick in a Star Now profile. The risk is worth the rewardEspecially in a time like this, with a global pandemic ravaging the world, flight attendants are constantly putting themselves at risk to make sure their passengers arrive safely at their destination. What an amazing gift this woman is. Not only did she save a young girl's life, but she also turned the situation into an opportunity to pursue efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking. More uplifting news:4 Years Ago, He Was Homeless–Today, He Bought His First HouseCashier Trusts Her Instincts And Rescues Woman From Kidnappers Who Assaulted HerDomestic Abuse Survivor Marries The First Responder Who Saved Her LifeHeroes of the Week: Eagle-Eyed Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Save 3 Girls From Human Trafficking