Family Accidentally Texts Baby News To Complete Strangers, They Pay Them A Visit And Bring Gifts For The Baby
A typical wrong number text mix-up usually leads to a “sorry” and a “no problem,” but this one was anything but typical. New parents Lindsey and Mark Lashley couldn’t be happier when their baby Cason Knox came into the world. However, they had no idea that while Lindsey was giving birth, Mark’s mother Teresa was texting updates of the progress to a total stranger.
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Teresa thought she was sending baby news to family and friends, but there was Dennis Williams’ number as well. He was glad that everything was going well but had no idea who these people were.
However, that didn’t stop him and his brother, Derrick, from congratulating the new parents in person as a random act of kindness.
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Mark told Daily Mail Online that his mother didn’t realize she was texting the wrong number and inviting a stranger up to the room where he and his wife were caressing their new baby boy:
“It was different. I mean, my friend just walked in and said: ‘Some more people are coming down the hallway,’ and we didn’t know who they were and they said, ‘Oh, we’re the ones who got the random text message.’
“The reason it happened was my cousin had a new phone and I guess those boys ended up with her old number.”
Image credits: Yung Rich
Here is the conversation that started everything
Mark said that as soon as they understood what happened, they appreciated the random act of kindness.
“[My mother] thought she was still talking to my cousin, that’s who she thought she was talking to,” Mark added. “I don’t think we would have randomly invited them over or texted the baby announcement but we appreciate it and the gifts. You don’t hear about much compassion in the news anymore.”
People thought the whole situation was as heartwarming as it was funny
We all need more of this. Imagine if the news you were watching were dominated with Good News, and how that would influence society as a whole. I would have nothing against copycats of this! Why do we not talk more about people being nice, decent, helpful than we do in the news? Why is something newsworthy only if it is particularly horrifying?
This one is really wholesome, I don't see anything wrong with it. But what I can see is people doing "nice stuff" for publicity though. You're completely right though, there's way too much negativity on TV, social media, etc. Wholesome stuff like this should be making headlines just as much as everything else.
If other people hadn't done similar stuff (the guys who turned up to a wedding, and other instances like this) and posted it on line, these guys possibly wouldn't have thought to do the same. If a bit of publicity drives or inspires someone else to do good, then I'm OK with that.
Some politicians sure see doing "nice stuff" as photo opportunities, that's for sure! (I remember one that I watched arrive for getting his photo taken at one such occasion, broad smile - and thirty seconds later he was out of there)That doesn't mean it is wrong to publish more nice news though.
Who cares if they're doing it for the publicity? These fellas did as well ("make this go viral"). So what? So long as nobody gets hurt and some people get to smile I say have at it.
Its all based on algorithms. Whatever we click will keep rebooting. I dropped into the comments here to say how tired of 'cancel culture' I am. The next article is about a vegan and tofu appropriation. More people will click on that over this, I'm not even going there. I mind my own, and am mindful of others. The algorithms therefore circulate the negative posts over the positive. It's unstoppable now, but just don't click on any negative posts and keep your brain safe from vicarious trauma.
Good advice on how to put a wee bit more positivity into the workings of the web, mind what you click at.
the left don't want that. they want constant bad news, manufactured crisises and outrage over stuff that doesn't even matter, sensationalizing every story involving people of different races engaged in some kind of conflict, etc. anything to fan the flames of the neverending class war they created and want to keep raging in America forever.
Very well said, couldn't agree with you more.
On the other hand, why is it newsworthy when someone does WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE DOING ANYWAY? Someone being nice isn't newsworthy as much as breathing isn't newsworthy.
That is so sweet and adorable. Kudos to the guys and congrates to the baby even it is an old story as Leah Dickerson mentionned. We are in need of more such beautiful happenings
That's very sweet of them, but I'm barely willing to see my family after I give birth, let alone total strangers... Hope this doesn't become a thing
That's what I was thinking... I barely want the grandparents there.. My downstairs exploded and I ran a freaking marathon.. Nope.. wait a week or so..
I don't get why you are downvoted. It's a woman's own choice whom she wants to see or not. I love the story though and I would have laughed my ass off if those lovely guys really came to see me.
Hahaha, my MIL wanted to watch me birth mine. My own Ma passed when I was young so it felt wrong on many levels.
@lola to each his own. Giving birth has a great psychological and physical impact on a person. Not everyone feels ready to face others agree going through that. Some births are relatively easy, some are very hard. You are in no position to judge anyone's experience though. Just like everyone else.
Relax a bit, families are just happy to see a newborn. It’s not the end of the world if they want to come to the hospital. Be grateful you still have people who are willing to do that.
"my downstairs exploded" စ - စ ... Call a plumber ⪴‿⪳
What, texting random strangers? Don't invite randoms and they won't come. It's pretty simple.
But they, unlike grandparents and parents, arrive, say a few words and know when to leave!
Maybe some people like it..? So if they want to make it a thing, it's up to them, right? :)
I'm sure they would have felt your "you're not welcome" vibes and stayed away if it came to that.
I guess that comes down to grandma handing out the room number to everyone on her phone. Those with the info need to be clearly told who they can share that info with. When I had my kid it was a couple of days before I saw anyone except her dad and the hospital staff. I'm recovering from surgery, bleeding all over the show and peeing into a bag. Not to mention trying to breast feed and bond with my child. What use are visitors? It's for their benefit, not yours.
We all need more of this. Imagine if the news you were watching were dominated with Good News, and how that would influence society as a whole. I would have nothing against copycats of this! Why do we not talk more about people being nice, decent, helpful than we do in the news? Why is something newsworthy only if it is particularly horrifying?
This one is really wholesome, I don't see anything wrong with it. But what I can see is people doing "nice stuff" for publicity though. You're completely right though, there's way too much negativity on TV, social media, etc. Wholesome stuff like this should be making headlines just as much as everything else.
If other people hadn't done similar stuff (the guys who turned up to a wedding, and other instances like this) and posted it on line, these guys possibly wouldn't have thought to do the same. If a bit of publicity drives or inspires someone else to do good, then I'm OK with that.
Some politicians sure see doing "nice stuff" as photo opportunities, that's for sure! (I remember one that I watched arrive for getting his photo taken at one such occasion, broad smile - and thirty seconds later he was out of there)That doesn't mean it is wrong to publish more nice news though.
Who cares if they're doing it for the publicity? These fellas did as well ("make this go viral"). So what? So long as nobody gets hurt and some people get to smile I say have at it.
Its all based on algorithms. Whatever we click will keep rebooting. I dropped into the comments here to say how tired of 'cancel culture' I am. The next article is about a vegan and tofu appropriation. More people will click on that over this, I'm not even going there. I mind my own, and am mindful of others. The algorithms therefore circulate the negative posts over the positive. It's unstoppable now, but just don't click on any negative posts and keep your brain safe from vicarious trauma.
Good advice on how to put a wee bit more positivity into the workings of the web, mind what you click at.
the left don't want that. they want constant bad news, manufactured crisises and outrage over stuff that doesn't even matter, sensationalizing every story involving people of different races engaged in some kind of conflict, etc. anything to fan the flames of the neverending class war they created and want to keep raging in America forever.
Very well said, couldn't agree with you more.
On the other hand, why is it newsworthy when someone does WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE DOING ANYWAY? Someone being nice isn't newsworthy as much as breathing isn't newsworthy.
That is so sweet and adorable. Kudos to the guys and congrates to the baby even it is an old story as Leah Dickerson mentionned. We are in need of more such beautiful happenings
That's very sweet of them, but I'm barely willing to see my family after I give birth, let alone total strangers... Hope this doesn't become a thing
That's what I was thinking... I barely want the grandparents there.. My downstairs exploded and I ran a freaking marathon.. Nope.. wait a week or so..
I don't get why you are downvoted. It's a woman's own choice whom she wants to see or not. I love the story though and I would have laughed my ass off if those lovely guys really came to see me.
Hahaha, my MIL wanted to watch me birth mine. My own Ma passed when I was young so it felt wrong on many levels.
@lola to each his own. Giving birth has a great psychological and physical impact on a person. Not everyone feels ready to face others agree going through that. Some births are relatively easy, some are very hard. You are in no position to judge anyone's experience though. Just like everyone else.
Relax a bit, families are just happy to see a newborn. It’s not the end of the world if they want to come to the hospital. Be grateful you still have people who are willing to do that.
"my downstairs exploded" စ - စ ... Call a plumber ⪴‿⪳
What, texting random strangers? Don't invite randoms and they won't come. It's pretty simple.
But they, unlike grandparents and parents, arrive, say a few words and know when to leave!
Maybe some people like it..? So if they want to make it a thing, it's up to them, right? :)
I'm sure they would have felt your "you're not welcome" vibes and stayed away if it came to that.
I guess that comes down to grandma handing out the room number to everyone on her phone. Those with the info need to be clearly told who they can share that info with. When I had my kid it was a couple of days before I saw anyone except her dad and the hospital staff. I'm recovering from surgery, bleeding all over the show and peeing into a bag. Not to mention trying to breast feed and bond with my child. What use are visitors? It's for their benefit, not yours.