We’ve all heard the saying, “Kindness goes a long way.”
But sometimes, it’s the unexpected acts of kindness that leave the most profound impact.
Imagine being on a plane, the confined space, the hum of engines, and then, the unmistakable sound of a toddler’s distress.
Wesley Thomas, hailing from Sachse, Texas, was on a flight to Tampa, Florida, with his extended family.
Everything was going as expected until his young niece began to fuss.
Anyone who’s traveled with a toddler knows the drill – it’s a mix of embarrassment for the parents and mild annoyance for fellow passengers.
As the little girl’s “fussiness” became more noticeable, a man with gray hair decided to approach the family.
Wesley’s heart probably skipped a beat, thinking, “Uh-oh, here comes the reprimand.”
As we know, some passengers can get pretty frustrated in these types of situations, but this was far from the case.
Fortunately, life has its way of surprising us.
Instead of a lecture, the man gently asked, “Would she like to draw?”
He reached into the overhead bin, pulling out a tablet.
With a smile, he added, “I have four daughters.”
It was evident; this man had been in those exact shoes before.
Instead of passing judgment or offering unsolicited advice, he extended a gesture of pure kindness.
The scene that unfolded was heartwarming.
The little girl, engrossed in her new drawing activity, and the man, watching with a joyous expression, knowing he’d made a difference.
Moved by this touching moment, Wesley took to Twitter to share the story.
The response? Overwhelmingly positive.
The internet, often a place of division, united in praising this simple act of kindness.
After all, there’s nothing more heartwarming than seeing strangers helping strangers.
But the story doesn’t end there.
Thanks to the power of social media, Wesley discovered the identity of their airplane hero – Tim Lindblom from Tampa, Florida.
When Tim saw the tweet, he responded with words that melted hearts:
“You’ve humbled me by tweeting this… I was just sharing love as I was taught by my parents. Always remember, we can change the world one small act of kindness at a time. Bless your family!”
Tim’s words serve as a reminder of the ripple effect of kindness.
It’s not just about the receiver; it’s also about the giver.
Acts of kindness enrich the soul, reminding us of our shared humanity.
One Twitter user commented:
“Love! 💕 People are more good than bad. I wish more would stop to remember that being kind is everything.”
Another said:
“This made me tear up. Look at how happy he got making someone else happy. There ARE still good people out there. I wish more people chose to be one. Bless you, sweet man.”
So, the next time you find yourself on a flight (or anywhere, really), remember Tim.
He’s the embodiment of the traveler we all hope to sit next to, and more importantly, the kind of person we should all aspire to be.
Be sure to check out Wesley’s full tweet below!
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On route to Tampa, and this man noticed my niece starting to fuss. He turned to what we thought would be a scolding, but says “would she like to draw?” He pulls out a tablet from the overhead bin and hands it to her. “I have 4 daughters 😊” he said. Y’all, look at his face. 💕 pic.twitter.com/dVqo9g1B8H
— Wesley Thomas ✭ (@wealthymoses) May 19, 2018
