Tyler, a young boy, had a special bond with his grandma, Martha. Despite his father taking him to visit her in the hospital, he missed her every day. One morning, Tyler watched a video of him and his grandma laughing together on the porch. He realized that he needed to do something to take care of her, just as she had always taken care of him.
Knowing his grandma’s belief that food was like medicine, Tyler decided to bring her some juicy oranges. He reached into his piggy bank, filled with coins he earned from solving riddles for his grandma, to buy the fruits. Excitedly, he convinced his dad to make a quick stop at the grocery store.
At the store, Tyler filled his backpack with all kinds of fruits – kiwis, strawberries, and oranges. When he went to the register, he handed the store owner, Stella, his piggy bank and asked if it was enough to pay. Stella was impressed by Tyler’s polite behavior and counted the money. She realized he was short $14, but when Tyler shared that the fruits were for his grandma, Stella decided to let him have them all anyway.
However, Tyler didn’t want to take them for free. He challenged Stella to a riddle. If she could answer it correctly, he would go outside and get the rest of the money from his dad. If not, he would pay with what he had. Curious, Stella accepted the challenge, and a small crowd formed around them.
Tyler asked, “What is always in front of us but can’t be seen?” After some guesses from the crowd, Stella was stumped. Finally, she gave up, and Tyler revealed the answer – “the future!” Stella smiled and handed him the bags of fruits. Tyler rushed out of the store and into his dad’s car, eager to reach the hospital.
When he arrived, Tyler shared the story with his grandma, who laughed and said she was proud of him. Little did they know, Stella had followed them to the hospital. She interrupted their conversation and apologized for the interruption. Stella explained that she was so impressed by Tyler’s kindness that she wanted to cover the medical expenses. She also promised to give Tyler a bag of fruits every week as a token of her appreciation.
Tyler’s parents, who were struggling financially, were extremely grateful. His grandma was overwhelmed with joy. As Stella left the hospital, she was reminded of her own grandmother’s riddles and the joy they brought. She had even kept the last 50 cents she received from her grandmother. Stella knew the answer to Tyler’s riddle all along but pretended not to, as it was the last riddle her own grandma had ever asked her.
This heartwarming story reminds us of the power of kindness and the unexpected connections we can make with others. Share this beautiful story with your friends and family to spread love and positivity.
