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*It’s a common belief that today’s youth lack respect for their elders. While this may be true in some cases, it’s important to recognize that many young people do appreciate the contributions of those who helped shape our nation into what it is today. However, this isn’t always the case. Many young people quietly perform acts of kindness every day that deserve more recognition.*
*One such story is that of Evoni Williams. My hope is that by sharing it, we can create a ripple effect that touches many lives.*
*In 2018, Evoni Williams, an eighteen-year-old working her shift at a Waffle House in Houston, noticed an elderly man who needed an oxygen tank to help him breathe. The man was struggling to cut his food, his hands no longer as steady as they once were. Without hesitation, Evoni stepped in to help, cutting up his ham so he could eat more easily.*
*A fellow customer, Laura Wolf, was so moved by the act that she took a photo and shared it on Facebook. “She took his plate and started cutting up his ham without hesitation,” Wolf wrote. She added, “To him, this may seem small, but I’m sure it was huge. In a world where so much seems bleak, I’m grateful to have witnessed this act of love and kindness first thing in the morning.”*
*Within a week, this act of kindness had been shared by over 40,000 people on Facebook. The story even reached the Texas Southern University School, which offered Evoni a $16,000 scholarship. For Williams, who had just graduated from high school and was working at Waffle House to save money for college, this gift was life-changing.*
*Despite the recognition, Evoni humbly remarked that she didn’t think her actions were anything special. “I didn’t know the photo was taken until a couple of hours later,” she told the Houston Chronicle. “It was just something I would do for anybody when I saw it.”*
*Stories like these warm the heart. Evoni, the world needs more people like you. It’s wonderful that such a simple act of kindness led to a scholarship. Please share this story on Facebook— it might inspire others to bring more compassion into their daily lives.*
