I made the single mom with the special needs son cry at the store today (added mini SB ring photo)

[Omaha Steve]

Last edited Sun Nov 15, 2015, 08:25 PM - Edit history (2)

We haven't been to the store in a week and needed some things. I went after breakfast.

Nebraska has no pro football team. The closest team is KC. I'm a life long Packer fan. The year I got my own TV for Christmas I watched the "Ice Bowl" in my room on a small B&W set. (I wanted a mini-bike) http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-films-americas-game/09000d5d821e1541/America-s-Game-The-Ice-Bowl

Today I was wearing a Packer sweatshirt. Several people in the store had Packer shirts on. I talked with all of them including a checker.

I was out the door when I saw a young lad in a Packers jersey coming towards me. I immediately pointed at him and yelled "I love that shirt" His face broke into a huge smile. We high fived. We started talking football.

His mom said because of his medical problems he can't play the game, but he "so loves" the game.

Many years ago I bought a box of Packer wrist bands for some fund raiser. Whenever I see kids in Packer gear I offer them the one I'm wearing as a gift. (I remember some kid that was going into the Obama rally before the 08 caucus going nuts over one of those too.)

I showed my miniature Super Bowl ring on my keyring. I started to make the offer and his mother stopped me. I noticed she was crying. She told her son to go inside and get a basket. I gave him a hug goodbye.

She told me that to most people that don't know him her son in invisible. People will go out of their way to avoid him. Others stare. And it is hard on her being a single mom.

She thanked me and gave me a hug. She wasn't the only one crying by then.

OS

Edit to add the ring photo

[brucefan]

1. Good on You!

[roguevalley]

24. you know, omaha steve, that kindness sends

ripples in the world that go one forever. your simple kindness changed the entire universe today. Bless you. And that little family too.

[merrily]

2. Awww. Thanks for this story, Omaha Steve.

Here's that hug back. You may need it for someone else.

[daleanime]

3. ........

[ms liberty]

4. You are such a good man, and we're lucky to have you here!

[erronis]

13. ditto, ditto, ditto! Thanks OS!

[Logical]

5. Packers have lost 3 in a row. Shocking. nt

[Tipperary]

12. Yep, and one of those was to our Panthers!

[GliderGuider]

6. You're a true mensch, OS.

Well done.

[ejbr]

7. This story makes up for you being a Packers fan

[Quackers]

16. True. Now if he was a Steelers fan, nothing could save him!

[malaise]

8. You're a good person Omaha Steve

[SusanCalvin]

9. Special needs people are people.

My mom MADE me be friends with those we encountered during my school years, and I am grateful.

[PatSeg]

10. Wonderful story

Thank you for sharing.

[TM99]

11. You are a very good man.

[Sienna86]

14. You are a good person.

Your kindness is a wonderful thing.

[AngryAmish]

15. And to think every time I make a woman cry means another 90 days in county for me.

[Thespian2]

17. Beautiful!!

Thanks, OS...

[Wilms]

18. Nice!

[longship]

19. What a great story, OS.

[madokie]

20. and you're not the only one with tears

now either

[yardwork]

21. You're a good guy, Steve.

[marym625]

22. you're so sweet

[marym625]

23. alright. I have to say it

[Cracklin Charlie]

25. Bless your Packer heart, Omaha Steve.

Sometimes it only takes a few seconds to make a lasting impression.

That boy and his mother will never forget your kindness.

[sueh]

26. Awwww, Steve. You're a good guy. (((hugs)))

[Dont call me Shirley]

27. Good people you are OS!

[SoapBox]

28. Thank you for sharing Steve!

You're the best.

[Raster]

29. Sir, you have been nothing but a class act since you first walked in the DU front door.

Bless. Your. Heart.

[a kennedy]

30. As a fellow Packer fan...(which by the way is getting a little strained these last three weeks).....

You are the best one.

[Omaha Steve]

31. Jr & I at our first Packer game ever in KC a few years ago

[a kennedy]

35. What a great photo.

Love the cheeseheads.....

[rhett o rick]

32. Thank you for sharing. We all need to take a lesson. nm

[retrowire]

33. You're good people Omaha Steve. :) n/t

[jwirr]

34. What you did for the child is wonderful but what you did

for the mother is the best. That is what my tears are for in this thread. Thank you.

[Enthusiast]

36. Jeez, OS.

[historylovr]

37. Class act is what you are.

[Generic Other]

38. You made her day, Steve!

You have a good heart.

[Liberal_in_LA]

39. k&r

[Iwillnevergiveup]

40. From 1 Packer fan

to another: cheers and thanks for sharing your generous heart.

[artislife]

41. You got the big win today!

[stage left]

42. What a genuinely

Nice person you are.

[Dustlawyer]

43. Even though my team lost the Ice Bowl, I rec'd this post!

I have a grandson with Downs Syndrome and totally understand!

[redstatebluegirl]

44. Hugs to you Omaha Steve!

What a beautiful story! Life is about small things that are big things to those we share them with.

[niyad]

45. thank you for sharing this, OS. you are truly a treasure.

[demigoddess]

46. as the parent of a handicapped child,

i thank you for putting this up. Our kids are not only kids, they are great kids. I could tell you stories about my daughter that would blow your mind!!!!

[bamaprogressive]

47. Kudos Omaha Steve! Parent of kids with special needs here

It is truly incredible, not only how cruel and mean kids can be, but also how disgustingly some of their parents can behave, as well. I sometimes how otherwise decent people can clam up and gawk with the best of them when out kids would act out of have a meltdown at Wally World, etc. We need to talk to our kids often about
how their attitude towards those who may be slightly different can possibly affect the trajectory of a kids entire life.

You're a good man, Charlie Brown.

[valerief]

48. Oh, I hate football, but this story is so sweet. nt

[erpowers]

49. Thanks For Being a Good Guy

You are a really good guy. Thank you for being such a good guy. The world needs more people like you.