What started as a simple act of kindness turned into so much more.
A positive ripple effect always follows acts of kindness.
When Carrie Jernigan went to buy last-minute shopping, she came across a soon-to-be closing store and buying summer deals.
So they went into Payless Store and checked the aisles for a good shoe bargain.
As we all know, some stores do have sales.
This is a good thing for those who seek great bargains at stores at a cheaper price!
The mother of three bought some shoes for her kids, and while at the store, her 9-year-old daughter Harper thought of giving a pair of shoes to her friend at school.
The idea sparked a greater purpose.
“I know he likes Avengers, and I saw some Avengers shoes, and I said, ‘Hey, Mom, could you buy these for my friend?’” Harper shared during an interview.
Jernigan, a lawyer and local school board president in Alma, Arkansas, never hesitated on the request.
She jokingly asked the clerk, “How much for the rest of the shoes in here?”
The clerk was dumbfounded when Jernigan asked her.
But went ahead and punched in a few pairs of shoes they selected.
The clerk asked for her number instead of selling all the remaining shoes at the store.
A few hours later, she got a call telling her that all the stocks at the store were hers if she wanted them.
And, yes, she did!
Jernigan was given about 1,500 pairs of shoes that day.
When asked where they decided to give the shoes, Harper said, “We are going to give them away at middle school.”
What a terrific way to start school by being an excellent and friendly kid!
This straightforward gesture eventually became an excellent way to help other children in need of school supplies in the Arkansas community.
As weeks passed, more donations had come in, ranging from school supplies to cash.
They even collected more shoes.
It was an excellent preparation for a giveaway when students would start to go back to school in August.
The whole town is invited.
“That’s what it’s all about,” said Jernigan in the interview.
“If it continues to grow, it makes you do one little thing for that student fixing to go back to school, then it matters to that one kid,” she added.
“Be nice and kind,” Harper answered – their family’s motto.
She added, “I hope they feel loved more than they got before.”
Some unprivileged children need all the help they can get.
The Youtube video was posted, and the family was praised for their actions.
One user commented, “All it takes is one simple act of kindness to make a difference.”
Another user commented, “What a heartwarming gesture.”
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Source : https://spotlightstories.co