It is quite rare when we come across an incident that touches our hearts with love. There are some acts of kindness that may not be a big deal for other people but may mean a lot to the recipient. From helping out people in need to doing things for strangers, these incidents win our hearts right away when we come across them. Apparently, we have come across a similar incident on the social media where a college student filled our hearts with joy.
In an interesting turn of events, the 19-year-old college student named Machenzie Mauller from Ohio, USA, is winning the attention of the netizens for her act of kindness. During one of her usual trips to the Starbucks coffee shop, something beautiful happened to her after she came across a stranger and decided to pay for her coffee.
Surprisingly, as a part of ‘pay it forward’ initiative in the Starbucks chain, the college student paid for the coffee for a woman who was sitting behind her. While this may just be a routine visit to the Starbucks for Machenzie, it was one of the best things that ever happened to the lady whose coffee she paid for.
The lady named Nicole Clawson was so moved by the sweet act of the college student, she surprised her with a hand-written letter in which she opened up about how she was going through a difficult time and also how Mauller made her so emotional. The college teen immediately posted the letter on her Twitter account.
Few lines of the letter read,
“Thank you for the coffee! I rarely go to Starbucks and treat myself, but the last couple of months have been a bit of a struggle. My father just passed away and he was also my babysitter. My family and my children have had a really hard time. This morning my babysitter called off sick and I had to take the day off work. I decided to buy my kids breakfast and get myself a coffee with total guilt because I am going to become a stay-at-home mom for a while.”
Take a look at her letter in this tweet by the college student:
Yesterday I bought coffee for the lady behind me at Starbucks.. later in the day I found this is my mailbox. Small acts can make a big difference folks, spread some kindness. pic.twitter.com/awNi4LSGJq
— Mackenzie (@mackey2399) August 7, 2018
Surprisingly, the lady was able to find her Santa who was apparently, living in her neighborhood. Take a look at the reply that the stranger posted for the college student’s tweet:
THANK YOU FOR THE COFFEE, FINDING ME (SINCE WE’RE NEIGHBORS) TO THANK ME FOR WRITING YOU A CARD AND OFFERING TO BABYSIT ON TOP OF EVERYTHING ELSE TO HELP ME OUT. YOU TRULY ARE THE SWEETEST AND A WONDERFUL PERSON WHO DESERVES THE RECOGNITION!!
— nicoleclawson (@nicoleclawson12) August 10, 2018
The college student even offered to babysit the lady’s kids!
By the way, my children have been aware and apart of all of this since the beginning. This has been such a great learning opportunity for them, on how to treat others, no matter what. They are excited to pay it forward, and treat others with kindness and selflessness.
— nicoleclawson (@nicoleclawson12) August 10, 2018
This tweet caught the attention of the social media users and they cannot stop praising Machenzie in their messages on Twitter. Take a read at some of the tweets which are all praises for the college student:
Kindness matters. 💚 https://t.co/S5cwBwQRZe
— Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) August 8, 2018
Even Starbucks replied!
Famous for kindness! Something we should all strive for. 😊
— Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) August 8, 2018
This just made my day!
Your act of kindness means a lot – My daughter found this on her car and it brought tears. Have a great day. pic.twitter.com/kckukBmQhW
— Patricia Zeman (@Peezareno) August 9, 2018
Beautiful!
So sweet, so thoughtful. Isn’t it amazing how the slightest act of kindness can make a huge difference in someone’s day?
Maybe let’s all do that tomorrow. Not for a ‘thank you note’ (but also so sweet), but because we should.
Thanks for the example, @mackey2399 ☺️!!— @BlondeKarin (@BlondeKarin) August 8, 2018
So sweet!
I’m about to cry, you’re awesome
— powergirl💚 (@mcarmonab8) August 7, 2018
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story, Mackenzie. You are a great example of how we should be treating one another. We need more good stories like this. You made my day! Thank you!
— John Gazdik (@SayHayGaz7) August 8, 2018
One amazing young lady!
Such a kind thing to do! Reading your story made my day😀 One amazing young lady👏👏
— Lee Munoz (@leemunoz1313) August 9, 2018
Guardian angel!
Random acts of kindness 💕🌺🌸🍀⭐️ are so fabulous! Hope she finds her guardian angel soon! And YOU have a super day!!
— Pam Parent (@Pammieinaz) August 9, 2018
Well, we know it is only because of acts like these, our faith in humanity is still intact. What do you think!?
