This past week I discovered I had a $50 gift card to Walmart.com . Initially, I debated whether or not to buy something just because I had the credit. But on Thursday I woke up and decided that as a random act of kindness I was going to tweet the gift card number. An hour later, I received a tweet from Mike, a friend of mine who I went to school with in Ohio and is currently working at Oklahoma State University. He asked if the card was still available. After I confirmed it was, I received this text shortly after:
"Hey - I'll explain in person but I wanted you to know I used the money to send a physical $50 gift card to some people in need that I help sponsor. A girl and her daughter who now live in the states but are from a very abusive household in Belize. Thought you might want to know that your act of kindness has gone farther. They will be very appreciative!"
Mike's kindness is a confirmation that every day small gestures can lead to something greater and can end up helping someone who actually needs it. I love it.
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