Bagger Pays for Young Mom’s Groceries, Gets Reward of 12 Months Salary in Return — Story of the Day

Peter was tirelessly working two jobs to help a friend and to get his son into college. After a simple act of kindness to a divorcee and her children, he struck gold.

Peter was a hard-working, kind-hearted man. He worked at the grocery store as a bagger and had recently picked up a second job as a night watchman to help pay for his friend Dan’s medical bills while also putting money aside for his son’s studies.

Dan had recently fallen ill, and his medical expenses were piling up, so Peter decided to do what he could to help. Working two retail jobs was challenging, but Peter did it daily with enthusiasm and a smile.

One day, the supermarket was busy, bustling with end-of-month customers. These were the days Peter especially enjoyed. Yes, the work was plenty and tiresome, but there were always so many different characters that entered the store.

One such character, a young woman named Angela, particularly caught Peter’s attention. She was with her two children and seemed to have a lot on her mind.

As they were at the cash register paying for a few groceries and snacks for the children, Angela realized she didn’t have enough money to pay. Downcast, she turned to her children and gently explained:

“I’m sorry, my babies. Mommy can’t afford to get you your sweets and snacks right now, okay? You’ll have to return them,” Angela said.

The children began to cry while a distressed Angela tried her best to calm them down. Peter quickly swooped in, offering to help.

“Don’t worry, ma’am. I can pay for the sweets,” he said with a comforting smile.

“Oh, no. You don’t have to,” Angela said.

“I’m a father myself, and I know how it gets. Don’t worry about it. It would be my pleasure,” Peter insisted.

Angela was grateful for Peter’s help. Peter was glad to see the children happy and Angela a little more at ease. The next day Angela returned to the store to repay Peter the money he had pitched in.

“No, ma’am. I couldn’t. I didn’t do it for a reward,” Peter insisted.

“Thank you so much for your kindness. It really means a lot. I’m going through a divorce, so things are a bit tough. I even had to borrow this money to pay you back. So, I really appreciate it,” Angela explained.

“Listen, I completely understand. This is my second job. My friend recently got sick, and I’m trying to make money to help with his medical bills. Plus, I’m still trying to get my kid into college. So, I get it. Nothing comes cheap,” Peter said with a chuckle.