Friday – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

~ John W. Howell

Today’s good news comes again from the Good News Network, so here it is unedited.

Teen Finds Woman’s Purse and is Rewarded With $17,000 After He Delivers it to Her Door By Good News Network

 

A 17-year-old teen in San Diego returned a purse left in a grocery store parking lot—and although he expected nothing in return, hundreds of strangers have offered him a big reward.

Adrian Rodriquez found the green handbag in Ralph’s parking lot in Chula Vista, California, two weeks ago. Instead of bringing it inside the store, he decided to deliver it himself to the woman’s front door.

Although the owner, Eliana Martin, wasn’t there, the purse was left with the roommates, and the home’s surveillance video was later used to track down the high school graduate to show him some love.

“I looked into the Ring camera, and I was like, ‘Oh my God. He’s such a young kid’,” recalls Melina Marquez. “We need to find him and just give him a little piece of gratitude.”

She and Martin posted the striking image on social media, and found the young man who returned the bag, which contained $20 and a wallet full of credit cards.

“My mom always told me since I was little to always do the right thing when nobody’s around,” Adrian told NBC News. “I didn’t expect nothing back, honestly.”

“If someone found my stuff, I’d want them to bring it back to me,” said the humble youth.

But the good news didn’t stop there. Marquez organized a GoFundMe campaign as a way for friends and new admirers to reward Adrian’s honesty.

764 donors sent money that totaled over $17,000.

“Every parent right now hopes that their children grow up to be just like this young gentleman,” Marquez told 10News in the video below.

Watch the video from the 10News segment, Positively San Diego…

The good news here is that some do for others without expecting anything in return. Today’s JohnKu talks about the highest good done for others. I hope you have a super weekend.

Good Works by John W. Howell © 2022

The very best good deed,

Is done without selfish thought . . .

And when no one knows.

 

81 thoughts on “Friday – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News”

  1. Doing the right thing, this young man could teach a few adults I know. Of course, he’s too humble for any displays like that. I’m glad he was recognized.

    Another great story, Boss.

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  2. I love stories like this. There are many many good young people out there and it’s great to hear about them instead of the few bad ones, who get most of the coverage.

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  8. It’s such a great story. The world’s filled with people doing the right thing, and most of them never receive a mention. I’m glad this young man’s action was highlighted. His reward is good, but his example may influence other kids.

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  10. This story brought me to tears, John. The lady is right — we all hope our children would do the same thing. And your haiku is perfect! 💗

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  11. I am thrilled to hear this.
    When I was a kid, I found a man’s wallet There was no money in it, but two credits were there. I asked my mother to drive me to the address. When the man answered the door, he accused me of taking his money and slammed the door in my face.

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      1. I agree Dale. I remember when I had a paper route one guy owed me for six weeks. The way it worked I had to pay for the papers in advance so I was out the money. I finally caught him at home and he ran me off his property. I never did get the money. I stopped delivery but still had to pay for the paper.

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  16. John,
    I too enjoy a “good news” story. Being near Chicago I don’t see or hear much of that. So a refreshing story is always welcome.
    Speaking of refreshing, it’s 72 degrees here now (will go to 90+) we have windows open enjoying it while we can. Hope y’all get some relief soon too.

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  17. This young man and his parents should be commended. He did the right thing because he was taught values by his parents and he has respect for them and himself.

    Very happy for him.

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  19. What a wonderful young man. He was taught proper morals and teachings that have obviously stuck to him.
    Ummm ..Ya gotta love the news peeps who boost up the story. there was only $20 and credit cards in said purse yet they say the “purse was filled with cash…and instead of feasting on that GIANT find…” Not that it matters – he would have done the right thing regardless.
    Fantabulous find, John!

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  24. Hopefully, this story continues to pay it forward. Imagine if the young man took the GoFundMe money and gave it to a charity of his choice.

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  27. Nice one, John. Thanks for sharing. I couldn’t read it until early Saturday morning. I was over in Mason, planting flowers on my mother-in-law’s grave… in Maple Grove Cemetery.

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  30. LOVE this story!
    He was merely obeying the golden rule.
    I’m thrilled he was rewarded, handsomely. It is a lesson to others.

    Your fab JohnKu expresses the truth.
    That is the bottom line.

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