She Paid For A Stranger’s Cake In Memory Of The Son She Lost
In Plainfield, Indiana last Sunday at the local Kroger grocery store, one woman named Toni performed a sweet gesture for a stranger in memory of Tyler, the son she lost 5 years ago.
Carolyn Mick arrived at Kroger to pick up a cake she had ordered for her own son’s birthday when she was told that her cake had already been paid for.
Toni had sent along a note for her with the cake, and here’s what it said.
“Today is my son’s 35th birthday, his 5th one in heaven,” Toni wrote in her note. “In his memory, I’ve paid for your cake.”
“Please enjoy, make special memories and hug your children and loved ones tight. My son loved cake! Love, Toni, Tyler’s mom.”
Facebook; pictured above is the note that Toni wrote to Carolyn
Carolyn shared the sweet note from Toni on a Facebook group called Town of Plainfield Chatter.
“Dear Toni.. you know who you are and I want to express how moved I am,” Carolyn said in her Facebook post, along with a photo of the note from Toni.
“This means so much that my husband and I cried together,” she continued.
“With the turmoil of things going on it reminds us of what really matters LIFE!”
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People couldn’t help but be moved by Carolyn’s post.
“This was so sweet on behalf of both. Later this year, I will be celebrating my daughter’s ten-year rebirthday,” one person commented.
“Ever since her passing, I have done something, even if it is little, to celebrate her birthdays and rebirthdays. It is impossible to express how paying it forward in some slight way really it therapeutic in making a bittersweet day better.”
“Please know that I am sure she appreciates you acknowledging James. Sometimes, it is helpful that someone just remembers our children and speak their names. Happy Birthday to your son! Happy Birthday, James!! Hugs, from one mother to another, ladies. I am going to go ugly cry happy tears.”
“Oh my goodness – this is beautiful and a wonderful way to honor someone. Thanks, Toni! Now everyone is cherishing your son today,” another person wrote.
“I know Toni. Tyler’s mom!!! Her heart is made of gold and been thru a lot herself,” someone else said.
“Tyler loved his mom and was a perfect gentleman and soon-to-be doctor. Gone too soon but never forgotten.”
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