KINDNESS: Served up with a burger

My wife and I decided to go to McDonald’s for a sandwich Wednesday after a frustrating morning of septic issues. Having done some digging, we were not dressed for success, so to speak.

So at the McDonald’s restaurant on U.S. 95 and Hanley, I ran in to get a sandwich for both of us, as she stayed out in the truck with our wiener dogs (one is only 10 weeks old). Well, I forgot my wallet, and she brought it in, carrying our new Dachshund “Shelby.” Everyone in line had to touch the little adorable pup. I made a comment to the five or so people in line in front of me, “I will trade the dog for a meal.” My wife, Mar, went back out in the truck with Shelby, and within seconds a young girl maybe 14-15 came to me and said, “I will buy you some lunch,” and offered me money.

I was floored. I told her she was so sweet and that I was just kidding. She laughed and went and sat back down with friends. I said to a woman with a couple of small children in front of me what a kindhearted person she was. The lady replied, I guess knowing her: “That’s the way she has been brought up.”

After I received my order, I went to the young lady’s table where she sat with a lot of friends and expressed my grateful thanks at her offer. In turn I handed her the cash I had in hand and said “Let me buy your next lunch.”

My wife and I thought about this later, and this is one of several kind deeds area residents have done. Her parents would be so proud of this girl.

RICK and MAR JONES

Dalton Gardens