Stranger Waits For Mom To Leave Waiting Room, Hands Her Son This Note That’s Now Going Viral

In Alabama, a mother and her sick seventh-grade son waited at a clinic for her follow-up surgeries. Struggling with medical bills, Melissa Simms was stressed, having used their last $10 on gas and unsure how to provide dinner for her kids. During her doctor’s visit, a kind stranger handed her son an envelope with a $100 bill and a note referencing Joshua 1:9 from the Bible: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Simms was moved by the stranger’s generosity, feeling a sense of peace. She paid her copay, ensuring her son had dinner. She shared this heartwarming story on Facebook, which quickly went viral. The act of kindness from a stranger in a moment of need touched many, emphasizing the power of compassion and helping others when they least expect it.