I have done a few checks on it, to authenticate it's content, and it appears to be a genuine one.
In North Carolina, America, the England family were having a meal out in a restaurant. Their eight year old son, Riley, has special needs. He has had brain surgery to try and manage his epilepsy, and he is also non verbal, which can lead to him becoming frustrated and agitated, causing noise and disruption.
The England family, with Riley, bottom right.
During this particular meal, he became noisy and began banging the table.
The mum was feeling self conscious and anxious about the other diners, and how they might feel.
I have been in that situation, and you can't help but keep looking around trying to see if people are staring or nudging each other, passing judgement.
When their food began being served to their table, another waitress appeared, and had tears in her eyes. She handed the family a note, and written on it was this.........
A stranger had paid for their meal, and wrote a sentence that not only gave this family some much needed comfort, but has spread round the world, touching the hearts of many.
What this stranger felt was a small gesture, is in fact incredibly poignant, and resonates with all of us that can relate to this familiar scene. How refreshing. How kind. Thank you Mr Stranger.
