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

~ John W. Howell
Dave Urban with William Getty

Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety.

A Trip to Delaware Hardware Store Turns into Life-Changing Moment

By

Andy Corbley

When Lowe’s employee Dave Urban came across the Getty family in the PVC aisle, he thought he would be helping them find the right fittings or something like that.

It was after he heard what was being built and who it was being built for that he took the time to do more than just help.

The Getty family was building parallel bars to help their son William practice walking.

“He was born very prematurely, just 23 weeks, so as a result, he has quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy, and one of our goals for William is to get him walking,” mom Jessica Getty told local news.

So inspired by young Will, Dave ended up spending half an hour cutting and fitting the PVC right there in the store, ensuring that everything was perfect to help Will get started finding his feet in the world.

“Then came the test. Will got up, out of his wheelchair, and grabbed hold of those bars. I think you saw that courageous smile of his. Sense of pride, ah, it keeps getting me,” Urban said, holding back tears.

The whole family saw how much it meant to Dave, and quickly made a lasting friend out of the man, who himself said the experience rewarded him “100 times back.”

The good news here is one man cares for others and takes the time to help. Today’s JohnKu talks about the highest form of giving.

Generosity by John W. Howell © 2023

When no one’s looking,

A good deed done selflessly . . .

Ranks as number one.

Here is the video.

 

73 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News”

  20. Oh, John, you just made me cry! And smile too! Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. Your poem is spot on and lovely. Thanks for sharing this heartwarming tale. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend 🤗💕🙂

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  26. It restores one’s faith in the kindness of strangers. What a triumphant smile on that little boys face and a beautiful family. Thanks for the story amid all the bad news of the day! TGIF to you! Cheers!

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  27. I appreciate you finding this story, John. These kinds of things are right up my alley. I’ve never lost my optimistic views about all the kind-hearted folks who look out for their fellow humans. Dave is just another example of that.

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