Many times acts of kindness go unnoticed. Whether it’s because we’re too busy to see them or people do it without wanting anything in return, acts of kindness happen all around us. A lot of the time the ones giving don’t want anything in return. To them, the most important thing is just helping someone else that needs it.
That’s how one woman felt when she did a kind deed for a stranger.
Helping others
One mother knew just how stressed a lot of people were and she was determined to make a difference. Although she wasn’t rich, she had a huge heart. So, she came up with a plan to donate food.
Paying it forward
It all started when Brandy Blisson worried about her son having a party to celebrate his seventh birthday. Without much money, she wasn’t even sure if she could give him the special day he deserved. But to her surprise, the community pitched in. Not only did they ensure her boy had presents but they also gave him a drive-by parade due to the coronavirus.
Kindness matters
Overwhelmed with gratitude, Brandy wanted to pay it forward. People had been so kind to her and her son that she knew she couldn’t just sit back and do nothing. That’s when she came up with a plan.
Grocery shopping
Using $600 out of her pocket, Brandy purchased enough food to feed eight people. But the coolest part…they were all strangers. As she stated, “With the pandemic and everything and all the election stuff, I just wanted to bring smiles to people’s faces.”
Learning by example
Growing up, Brandy had an amazing mother who taught her some valuable life lessons. One of them was that there was a reward in giving. She went on to say, “We’ve been on both sides of the spectrum. It’s not a good thing when you don’t know where you’re going to get food for your kids.”
It was the right thing to do
When Brandy went to the grocery store so that she could provide food to others, she wasn’t doing it for anyone to notice. She was doing it because it was the right thing. But fate had a completely different viewpoint.
A cashier noticed without her knowing
While going about her business, one observant cashier at the grocery store saw what Brandy was doing. Impressed by her act of kindness, this individual posted her story on social media in anticipation of learning her identity. Once located, Brandy was shocked but also touched.
A happy Thanksgiving
With so many individuals out of work and barely scraping by, if it weren’t for people like Brandy, a lot of them wouldn’t have had anything during the holiday. But thanks to her good deed, some families enjoyed plenty to eat. For the recipients, they had an amazing Thanksgiving.
Brandy’s wish
What Brandy did wasn’t for notoriety but because it was necessary. She plans to keep buying groceries for people. And now that her goodwill went viral, she hopes it inspires others to pitch in as well.
An outpouring of love
After a video of Brandy was uploaded online, it didn’t take long before thousands of people saw it. Soon, comments of appreciation, love, and support flooded in. One poster said, “Awesome, thank you so much for your kindness.”
Another individual’s comment proved that Brandy’s outpouring of kindness was infectious. An individual stated, “Giving is way better than receiving. I felt so happy paying for an elderly couple’s food at Shaws.” One small deed can multiple if people just open their hearts.
To learn more about Brandy and her act of kindness watch the video below. Maybe it will inspire you to help others this holiday season.
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