Kindness has no limitations. There are so many ways to do good deeds, whether they are big or small. Kindness is the key to making every day happier and brighter for the communities around you. Through compassion and treating people the way you want to be treated, you can change the world one good deed at a time.
Sonny’s knows the importance of kind gestures. We recently asked our guests to share their stories of experiencing kindness in their community. Here are a few of the touching stories we received.
A Manager Helps Ease a Family’s Loss with BBQ
My mom passed away this past June. The Funeral Home wanted to feed the family and said she would call it in to my local Sonny’s in Georgia. Long story short- she didn’t call and order it. The manager that day was extremely nice and accommodating. She didn’t have rolls, so I asked if she could substitute it with cornbread and she was happy to do so. A little kindness on her part helped ease my family of not having to worry about cooking and feeding so many guests. Heartfelt thanks! – Sharon C.
A Language Barrier Didn’t Stop Him from Spreading Kindness
I was on a flight back from France and I noticed a young man about 15 years old traveling alone. On our arrival in NY, he was told to pack up all his stuff for a customs inspection which he did. When we finally got ready to get off the plane, he remembered he had packed everything including his wallet, phone and ID. The stewards were gone, and I was hand carrying important things. I didn’t speak French and the boy didn’t speak English. I gave him some money and motioned for him to take it so, the customs officials would take care of him.
About 3 months later I got a call from my office that a package had been delivered to the office in a shoebox. I went in and we opened the box to find cookies with some money and a very sweet note from the boy’s grandmother in Louisiana saying she had a hard time finding me. She thanked me for calming her grandson and showing him kindness. – Kenneth G.
A Drive Thru Hero Helps a Guest Pay for Her Meal
I ordered a meal to pick up in drive thru. When I went there to get my food, I noticed I didn’t have my wallet because I had left it in another purse. The young lady at the window was so sweet she paid for it, and I later brought her money back to her. – Deaudrea M.
Three Team Members Become Like Family with Two Special Guests
My husband and I dine at Sonny’s BBQ at least 3 times a week. Our host, Stephanie, always greets us with a smile. Even though we order the same thing, Stephanie always asks us if we need a menu. Being from Alabama, I love it when Stephanie calls me Ms. Jean. All the servers are friendly and genuine. Katrina and Tiffany are two of our favorite servers. They always make sure I am happy with my order.
Like Katrina, Tiffany serves us as if it was our first time at the restaurant. Tiffany knows that we like to sit in a booth. When she sees us sitting at a table, and there is an empty booth with dirty dishes, she makes it a point to clean the table and move us to the booth.
My husband has Alzheimer’s. It can get lonely being at home all the time. I look forward to dining at Sonny’s, because these ladies (sisters) brighten my day. My husband is usually not friendly with strangers; however, he has accepted Stephanie, Katrina, and Tiffany. – Jean H.
A Stranger Shows His Appreciation for Military Men by Paying It Forward
A friend and I were at Sonny’s BBQ in Zephyrhills. We were both wearing Military hats. A Patron stopped at our table and asked if we were both Veterans. We said yes because I am in the Air Force Nurse Corps and my friend is in the Army. He said he always wanted to serve but had a heart condition. He continues to say he has a lot of respect for those who do serve. He thanked us for our service and moved on. When we went to pay our server, she told us our bill had been paid. We looked around for the person who stopped at our table, thinking maybe it was him, but the server told us the person did not want to be identified.
I always look for a way to help someone else, but in all my years as a veteran, no one has ever done that. I hope others will look for an opportunity to pay it forward whether it be to pay for a meal for a veteran, nurse even a front-line worker. Kindness never has an expiration date. – Frances F.
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to spread kindness throughout your community? Share your stories of kindness with us at QtheKindness.com. We’re all ears!
