I went to Walmart today in Marksville, and I was third in line. There was an older woman checking out, a middle-aged couple behind her, and then me.
I noticed the woman was buying all kinds of basic things—shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, a toothbrush, a hairbrush, some shoes, clothes, and simple makeup. I didn’t think much of it.
Her total was over $350 when the man in front of me asked her, “Are you sending all of this to flood victims?”
She looked at him and said, “Actually, sir, I am a flood victim. I lost everything I own. I didn’t even have time to grab my purse. There’s water up to the roof of my house. I’m staying with my daughter for now until I figure out what to do.”
Without saying a word, the man handed his credit card to the cashier and paid for everything she had.
The woman started crying. His wife cried. And then I cried.
It was one of the most heartwarming things I’ve ever seen. In such a hard time for Louisiana, seeing someone be so kind and generous meant everything.
Let’s all try to pay it forward.
Credit: Allison LaCombe Welch (Respect 🫡)
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