“I Promise to Pay When I Grow Up”
At a grocery store, 9-year-old Kayla asked for milk, promising to pay when she grew up. Holding her little brother’s hand, her plea silenced the room.
A man named Daniel, once helped by strangers himself, stepped forward. He not only paid for the milk but offered Kayla and Ben food, safety, and a chance at a better future.
That simple act of compassion changed their lives—and inspired a whole community to see that kindness, even in small moments, has the power to ripple far beyond what we imagine.