Mom Struggles To Buy A Slice Of Birthday Cake For Her Son, This Woman Gets Her Target And Gas Gift Cards
We all have our struggles, whether those would be health issues, psychological or financial problems. Some of us manage to get through the day on our own by some miracle, despite the hardships we face. But some play the game of life on higher difficulty settings. Luckily, there are still some people empathetic enough towards strangers to jump in and help if they see someone in need. That’s exactly the case with Bianca Garibay, who noticed a young mom, struggling to pay for a single slice of cake for her son’s birthday, and immediately knew she had to do something.
This woman saw a poor young mom at a supermarket, struggling to pay for a single slice of cake for her son’s birthday
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Bianca Garibay was standing in a queue at a H-E-B supermarket in Texas when she noticed a young mom, struggling to pay for a single slice of cake. “She had a baby and a little boy with her, and she was buying a SLICE of a birthday cake with a pack of candles. The total came up as $5.57. She started looking around and pulled out 2 dollars, and then started counting out change. […] The mom said, ‘I just have to make sure I will still have $2 or so for gas.’ Her little boy replied, ‘It’s okay, mom. I don’t need a birthday cake. We just need gas so I can get to school.’ I could tell the mom felt completely defeated. She put back the candles. Everyone in line clearly heard and saw what was going on, but no one said anything.”
She then quickly grabbed a pack of candles, Target gift card and a gift card for gas and rushed out after the poor mom
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Watching the scene made her think about her own mom, who struggled in the past while raising her and her brother, but never let it show, and shielded her kids from it instead. Feeling inspired for kindness by this memory, she grabbed the candles, a Target gift card, and another gift card for gas, and ran outside after the young mom, saying “Ma’am, you dropped something”. After the mom shook her head, saying she wishes it was hers but it sadly wasn’t, Bianca told her “Yes, it’s yours. It’s yours because I got it for you. I want you to take this Target gift card and get your son a birthday present. I want you to take this gift card and put gas in your car. Fill the whole tank. I want you to take these candles. And when your son is about to blow them out, I want you to make a wish, too.”
She did all this after remembering how her own mom struggled to raise her and her brother, but never let them know
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Bianca said she has never seen anyone so grateful before in her life. “Everyone has the ‘not my problem, not my business’ mindset. Slowly, along the way, we have forgotten it takes a village to raise a child,” she added. After their heartfelt exchange, Bianca left the woman her phone number, asking to call her if she ever needs anything. Instead of a call for help, she receives the following text.
Bianca later received a text full of sincere gratitude
Image credits: Bianca Garibay
“Kindness to me is simply about putting others before yourself. Kindness is making the smallest gestures to make the biggest impact on someone’s life. Kindness is saying, ‘I’m here for you, even if you feel alone.’ Kindness is simply smiling at someone and letting them know you see them, even in this hectic world. It’s simply acknowledging your neighbor and letting them know you’re there.”
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There are the heartfelt stories and then the disheartening ones. I had a neighbor when I was in college that had a horrible marriage. Her husband was a full-time student, but wouldn't allow her to attend, demanding that she stay home to raise his son. She was not allowed to work and she wasn't given money unless she proved how she spent it. When her son's birthday came around, the husband chose to leave for 3 days to go hunting with his buddies leaving her with nothing for the child's birthday. I asked her to come over to my house for a few and she walked in to find out the neighbors had planned a birthday party for her son. She was worried that her husband would find out. I told her that it was my son's birthday too and we wanted to share it. Over the next few months, one neighbor (woman who also left an abusive relationship) worked with her and helped her leave her husband, no one knows were to. But last I heard, she was attending college.
This makes me feel good about you Carol, keeping my faith in humanity going, as an abuse victim from years ago I wish there were more like you in the world. So many people choose to not be involved, look away. Love that she got out And love that people kept her close it probably saved her life <3
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Am I understanding this correctly? The woman who did this wrote this story out to share it with the world? Then she posted the thank-you tweet under the guise of saying "look how nice this woman was with her "thank you" tweet!"? That feels pretty ridiculously humble/not humble!
While I understand where you're coming from I will say that if even one person reads this & pays more attention when they see someone in need than it's a good thing. We are all so wrapped up in our own day that we don't always see what is right under our noses.
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She did something very good for the child, but publish it on the internet? for what? How good and charitable am I? millions of people do significant things for others and do not publish it as if it were someone's life saved. I am not a bitter one, much less, but boasting about buying a cake is too much, it made the child happy, but this does not change anyone's life, I myself have not had birthday cakes because my mother did not even have for a bus ticket , and that's not why I was less happy.
This is one of those stories where I wonder if the deeds would even be recognized if the person wasn't so physically attractive. I'm grateful to see someone like her stepping forward to help others, either way.
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Why does this ring completely fake to me? Why would she give the woman her number? None of it makes sense.
She would give her number because she genuinely wanted to help. Not everybody is as cynical as you are. Perhaps the story is entirely fake, but that part of it wasn't unrealistic at all.
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It's nice that she did that but why do you need to blast your good deeds to the whole world? At least the recipient thanked God
I just don't understand why didn't she bake the cake herself when struggling that much with money? It would be cheaper, the rest of the ingredience could be used for other meals (flour, eggs, milk..), and there would be a bigger amount, not just one slice.
I applaud this young woman's kind actions, & hope she inspires others. I will say this- the older I get the more I appreciate kindness just for kindness sake. I love practicing anonymous acts of kindness. Seeing people's joy & happiness makes ME happy. For me, I can't post it on social media. It feels false. I DO enjoy sharing when I see others practice RAOK. A couple of years ago I saw a woman quietly pay for pink hair extensions for a large group of women representing 3 generations of a family. All generations had breast cancer survivors or women battling breast cancer. It touched that stranger, & she paid for all of them, & slipped out before they knew. That made my day
This is a wonderful thing to do, but does she really need to post multiple pictures of herself? You're suppose to do things like this to help, not for recognition.
As a single mom who knows how hard it can be to provide the most basic of necessities for my two kids- this brought me to that ugly cry! What an amazing women for standing up when no one else wanted to take initiative. May God bless and be with you always
So she is struggling but still making babies? Please do not have children if you are not in a position to care for them.
Because situations never change? No matter how much you plan, life is never foolproof. May karma be kind to you in your future.
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If anyone wants to help struggling moms, consider domestic violence shelters. Most women grab their kids and leave abusive living situations with nothing. Many shelters also accept donations of GOODS, but their needs are very specific and they rarely have room to warehouse items. High on the lists of most shelters are these items in very good, clean condition: twin beds-mattresses-pillows-bedding, towels, UNOPENED toiletries-soaps-lotions-hair care (especially hotel-sized), pots-pans-utensils-cutlery and items needed for setting up an apartment. If you have great condition furniture and not-too-old computers and TVs, call and ask if there is a need -- email photos of items. CELL PHONES: many shelters have cell phone carriers who will program cell phones for outgoing emergency dialing only, so a woman in an abusive situation who cannot leave has a way to contact the shelter or police.
Whether it was posted on the internet or not, the only thing that matters is that somebody helped somebody, which is what we should do to anyone who desperately needs it. Whether people post if for fame or not etc, the only thin I wish for is that it will inspire many to do the same... Fake people might also do the same but hey, as long as somebody is shown kindness and receives kindness, at least they don't lose hope for humanity's goodness. What appears as a fake act (might be really fake) for others is definitely a blessing for somebody who needs it.
Some people are just astounding. A women does a nice thing, she’s excited and posts the story, helping someone makes you feel good, maybe she just wanted to inspire others to help when they’re able. The point is that you don’t know what this women’s motive was, you have no right passing judgement on her. When’s the last time you did something for someone in need with nothing in it for you. Or perhaps you’re one of those “Good Christians” who regularly judges everyone even when they’re told not to, God’s job remember? Or maybe you use that tired old excuse “Well, I never give to the homeless because they just use it on drugs and alcohol” as a way of justifying your not helping anyone, anytime for any reason. But step back off this women and just say Thanks for helping a fellow villager in need because if there’s anything true about the God thing, both of you may have to justify your actions someday and I think this women may make it in and you have to move south.
Lovely thing to do but what ruins is the comments thanking the lord, no this woman is to be thanked not god.
When you’re broke like that - I mean truly broke and can only afford $2 of gas, you don’t have makeup. I’ve been in that boat and my lashes were bare. Makeup is expensive.
I believe the photos are of the of the supposed philanthrophist.
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Am I understanding this correctly? There are haters out there who are unhappy because this woman posted her own story to point out how easy it is and how wonderful it made her feel to do something good for someone? Do something nice for yourself and someone else, today: drop the sanctimonious c**p and rather, be inspired.
This, my dear young lady, is what life should be all about. Sometimes it's not a " thing" we can give someone. It's ourselves that is the gift. I am incredibly proud of your kindness. god bless you!
There are the heartfelt stories and then the disheartening ones. I had a neighbor when I was in college that had a horrible marriage. Her husband was a full-time student, but wouldn't allow her to attend, demanding that she stay home to raise his son. She was not allowed to work and she wasn't given money unless she proved how she spent it. When her son's birthday came around, the husband chose to leave for 3 days to go hunting with his buddies leaving her with nothing for the child's birthday. I asked her to come over to my house for a few and she walked in to find out the neighbors had planned a birthday party for her son. She was worried that her husband would find out. I told her that it was my son's birthday too and we wanted to share it. Over the next few months, one neighbor (woman who also left an abusive relationship) worked with her and helped her leave her husband, no one knows were to. But last I heard, she was attending college.
This makes me feel good about you Carol, keeping my faith in humanity going, as an abuse victim from years ago I wish there were more like you in the world. So many people choose to not be involved, look away. Love that she got out And love that people kept her close it probably saved her life <3
Load More Replies... Am I understanding this correctly? The woman who did this wrote this story out to share it with the world? Then she posted the thank-you tweet under the guise of saying "look how nice this woman was with her "thank you" tweet!"? That feels pretty ridiculously humble/not humble!
While I understand where you're coming from I will say that if even one person reads this & pays more attention when they see someone in need than it's a good thing. We are all so wrapped up in our own day that we don't always see what is right under our noses.
Load More Replies... She did something very good for the child, but publish it on the internet? for what? How good and charitable am I? millions of people do significant things for others and do not publish it as if it were someone's life saved. I am not a bitter one, much less, but boasting about buying a cake is too much, it made the child happy, but this does not change anyone's life, I myself have not had birthday cakes because my mother did not even have for a bus ticket , and that's not why I was less happy.
This is one of those stories where I wonder if the deeds would even be recognized if the person wasn't so physically attractive. I'm grateful to see someone like her stepping forward to help others, either way.
Load More Replies... Why does this ring completely fake to me? Why would she give the woman her number? None of it makes sense.
She would give her number because she genuinely wanted to help. Not everybody is as cynical as you are. Perhaps the story is entirely fake, but that part of it wasn't unrealistic at all.
Load More Replies... It's nice that she did that but why do you need to blast your good deeds to the whole world? At least the recipient thanked God
I just don't understand why didn't she bake the cake herself when struggling that much with money? It would be cheaper, the rest of the ingredience could be used for other meals (flour, eggs, milk..), and there would be a bigger amount, not just one slice.
I applaud this young woman's kind actions, & hope she inspires others. I will say this- the older I get the more I appreciate kindness just for kindness sake. I love practicing anonymous acts of kindness. Seeing people's joy & happiness makes ME happy. For me, I can't post it on social media. It feels false. I DO enjoy sharing when I see others practice RAOK. A couple of years ago I saw a woman quietly pay for pink hair extensions for a large group of women representing 3 generations of a family. All generations had breast cancer survivors or women battling breast cancer. It touched that stranger, & she paid for all of them, & slipped out before they knew. That made my day
This is a wonderful thing to do, but does she really need to post multiple pictures of herself? You're suppose to do things like this to help, not for recognition.
As a single mom who knows how hard it can be to provide the most basic of necessities for my two kids- this brought me to that ugly cry! What an amazing women for standing up when no one else wanted to take initiative. May God bless and be with you always
So she is struggling but still making babies? Please do not have children if you are not in a position to care for them.
Because situations never change? No matter how much you plan, life is never foolproof. May karma be kind to you in your future.
Load More Replies... If anyone wants to help struggling moms, consider domestic violence shelters. Most women grab their kids and leave abusive living situations with nothing. Many shelters also accept donations of GOODS, but their needs are very specific and they rarely have room to warehouse items. High on the lists of most shelters are these items in very good, clean condition: twin beds-mattresses-pillows-bedding, towels, UNOPENED toiletries-soaps-lotions-hair care (especially hotel-sized), pots-pans-utensils-cutlery and items needed for setting up an apartment. If you have great condition furniture and not-too-old computers and TVs, call and ask if there is a need -- email photos of items. CELL PHONES: many shelters have cell phone carriers who will program cell phones for outgoing emergency dialing only, so a woman in an abusive situation who cannot leave has a way to contact the shelter or police.
Whether it was posted on the internet or not, the only thing that matters is that somebody helped somebody, which is what we should do to anyone who desperately needs it. Whether people post if for fame or not etc, the only thin I wish for is that it will inspire many to do the same... Fake people might also do the same but hey, as long as somebody is shown kindness and receives kindness, at least they don't lose hope for humanity's goodness. What appears as a fake act (might be really fake) for others is definitely a blessing for somebody who needs it.
Some people are just astounding. A women does a nice thing, she’s excited and posts the story, helping someone makes you feel good, maybe she just wanted to inspire others to help when they’re able. The point is that you don’t know what this women’s motive was, you have no right passing judgement on her. When’s the last time you did something for someone in need with nothing in it for you. Or perhaps you’re one of those “Good Christians” who regularly judges everyone even when they’re told not to, God’s job remember? Or maybe you use that tired old excuse “Well, I never give to the homeless because they just use it on drugs and alcohol” as a way of justifying your not helping anyone, anytime for any reason. But step back off this women and just say Thanks for helping a fellow villager in need because if there’s anything true about the God thing, both of you may have to justify your actions someday and I think this women may make it in and you have to move south.
Lovely thing to do but what ruins is the comments thanking the lord, no this woman is to be thanked not god.
When you’re broke like that - I mean truly broke and can only afford $2 of gas, you don’t have makeup. I’ve been in that boat and my lashes were bare. Makeup is expensive.
I believe the photos are of the of the supposed philanthrophist.
Load More Replies... Am I understanding this correctly? There are haters out there who are unhappy because this woman posted her own story to point out how easy it is and how wonderful it made her feel to do something good for someone? Do something nice for yourself and someone else, today: drop the sanctimonious c**p and rather, be inspired.
This, my dear young lady, is what life should be all about. Sometimes it's not a " thing" we can give someone. It's ourselves that is the gift. I am incredibly proud of your kindness. god bless you!
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