A stranger pays for a birthday cake in memory of her deceased son: "Have fun and hug your children tightly"
A simple act of kindness can be truly precious for the recipient, and even for the performer of the act themself. It is kind and selfless gestures that make this world a better place and that, once revealed, inspire people to do the same and repeat the kindness, creating a wonderful chain of solidarity. Carolyn Mick from Plainfield, Indiana (USA) knows something about this: when she went to a local bakery to collect a birthday cake for her son, she found herself presented with a wonderful surprise. Someone had already paid for her cake and left a touching note explaining the generous gesture.
Carolyn Mick had gone to the bakery sure that she had to pay a bill to take home a cake she had had made for her son's birthday - but something wonderful was waiting for her in the shop: someone had already paid the bill for her and had left a note. The moving note read as follows:
"Today is my son's 35th birthday and it's his 5th birthday in heaven. In his memory I decided to pay for your cake. Please have fun, create special memories and hug your children and loved ones tightly. My son, Tyler, loved birthday cake! Love, Toni - Tyler's mom. "
At that reading this note, Carolyn couldn't hold back her tears and, after she rushed home, she shared the delicate moment with her husband.
Carolyn posted a photo of the note on a Facebook group in her hometown neighborhood, thanking and praising the woman's beautiful gesture. "Dear Tyler's mom," she began in her post, "you know who you are and I want to express how moved I was by your gesture. This means so much that my husband and I have cried over it together. With the turmoil of everything that is happening in the world, this gesture reminds us of what really matters in life!".
Toni Wilson - Taylor's mother - appeared in the comments of the original post; the woman replied to the many users who had commented on the post, and wished comfort for all those who might be disheartened by the loss of a loved one. After that, she also posted a picture of her son, Tyler, and shared an important message: "May God bless your family as you celebrate a loved one's birthday today. Have fun."
Pixahive / Not the actual photo
Many of the Facebook group's followers replied that they would pray for Tyler and that they would eat a piece of cake that same day, in his memory. Tyler's mom was overwhelmed with emotion and all that unexpected affection: "I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. I never imagined that buying a cake would spread so much love and support for my family on this difficult day. It's a blessing".
As always, a small gesture can really make a difference in someone's life!
