This story has been all over the media – both traditional and social – the past several days. I don’t know why it gets to me as much as it does – maybe because it’s a reminder to us all of just how much a simple gesture can mean.
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From the CBS News website: “This dad really knows how to make the best out of a bad situation. He wants to remain anonymous, but thanks to a fellow airline passenger touched by his sweet gesture, we can all enjoy the story. The man’s 3-year-old daughter Molly had been looking forward to going trick-or-treating, but her dad was saddened to realize she might be out of luck. They would be spending Halloween evening on a flight from Boston to San Francisco. … But sometimes when things get tough, getting creative can help, and that’s how this dad decided to solve the problem.”
Read the full story at the CBS News website – and after you finish, take a moment to remember just how much a little of your time can mean to someone that you love.