Kindness has the power to change lives, even through the smallest of gestures. A touching story from a waitress at a fast-food restaurant demonstrates just how far a single act of goodwill can go.
One day, while working her shift, the waitress noticed that a customer had left behind a Louis Vuitton purse. Believing the owner would return for it, she placed it in the restaurant’s lost and found. However, days turned into weeks, and no one came back to claim it.
After a month, the restaurant manager noticed how much the waitress admired the purse and offered it to her. Curious but hesitant, she opened the bag, only to find it empty—except for one surprising detail. Inside was a handwritten note that read, “To the girl who needed a new purse during the holidays.” Along with the note was a receipt, revealing the bag’s cost: $1,700—far beyond what the waitress could afford.
It became clear that the bag had been left intentionally, a deliberate act of kindness meant to brighten her day. The waitress began using the purse immediately, and it soon became a source of inspiration and confidence. She carried it to every job interview, feeling empowered by the thoughtful gesture
Today, even though she can afford such items herself, the Louis Vuitton purse remains a cherished reminder of that pivotal moment. It symbolizes the kindness that helped her through a challenging time and spurred her on to better opportunities.
This story beautifully illustrates how even a simple act of generosity can ripple through someone’s life, creating lasting change.
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Man has been saving up pennies for 45 years – Bank tellers are at a loss for words when he arrives to cash in
“Penny saved is a penny earned” is a saying that people who are good at managing their finances believe to be true.
Otha Anders, a former teacher from Louisiana, had been collecting pennies for a very long time. It all started as a goal of collecting pennies he would find on the street, and it soon turned into a passion he couldn’t say no to. Over the course of 45 years, this man had managed to fill in 15 5-gallon jugs of change before he finally decided to cash the pennies in 2015 when his homeowner’s insurance stopped covering the collection.
Speaking of his achievement which left the clerks at the bank totally stunned, Anders told ABC News: “If I would see a penny when I’m gassing up, on the ground, or in a store, it would be a reminder to stop right there and say a prayer. I never failed to do that. That’s why they had so much value to me.
“I would never spend a penny,” he told USA Today. “I would break a dollar before giving up a penny.
“I wanted to fill five five-gallon water jugs. That was the goal, but I couldn’t stop. … If I hadn’t turned them in yesterday, I was not going to stop,” he said.
Everyone who knows Anders knew of his passion and his collection. Even the kids at the school where he worked. He would sometimes buy pennies from them, but he would never take, not even a single one, without paying for it.
“I never allowed anyone, not even my wife nor children, to give me pennies without being compensated,” he told USA Today. “I wanted the inner satisfaction that God and I acquired this collection.”
When he arrived at the Ruston Origin Bank in Ruston, Louisiana, the staff welcomed him in and were more than happy to assist him. For his stunning collection of pennies, Anders got $5,136.14.
Take a look at the video below to learn more about Anders and his collection.
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