King Charles is ‘extremely concerned’ with Kate Middleton, expert says in new alarming update

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The bond between King Charles and Kate Middleton has always been an extraordinary one. Currently, they both receive treatments for cancer. The news of Charles’ cancer diagnosis following a procedure for an enlarged prostate came around the same time when the Palace announced The Princess of Wales would be undergoing a planned abdominal surgery.

However, while the King detailed his exact diagnosis which required a surgery, Kate hadn’t done that.

Although Kate is entitled not to provide any medical details, the public wasn’t happy she kept the exact reason of her abdominal surgery private. As per the Palace, she was supposed to recover from her surgery and be able to return to her royal duties around Easter, but then, on March 22, amidst the rumors and speculations surrounding her health and whereabouts, Kate released a video in which she opened up of her cancer diagnosis which was discovered by doctors after running tests following her surgery.

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“My medical team, therefore, advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of that treatment. This, of course, came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” she said in video, among the rest, and asked for privacy.

In the absence of Kate and Charles, it is their respected spouses, Prince William and Queen Camilla, who stepped in and took on most of the royal duties.

Over the years, Kate and Charles has shown that the bond between them is truly an unbreakable one.

Prince William and Kate MIddleton arrived at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the thanksgiving service marking Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, then-Prince Charles blew Kate a kiss, an act highly adored by royal fans who were quick to comment with one writing that Kate is the daughter Charles has always wanted.

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When Kate disclosed her diagnosis with the public, she received support from fans and family, and of course, King Charles was among them. Charles said he was “so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did” and added that the monarch has “remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks.”

Speaking of her importance and influence within the royal family, it has been said that Kate is the reason for the strong relationship between Charles and William, which hasn’t always been the perfect one. In fact, the father and son has gone through some rocky times over the years and their relationship was on and off, but Kate played an essential role in bringing them closer together.

Speaking on The Royal Beat, royal commentator Victoria Arbiter explained that Prince William and King CHarles’ relationship “hasn’t always been the easiest.”

Moreover, she stated that Kate Midleton has been the key person in helping them establish a tighter bond, as she acts as a “healing balm.”

“I think we can look at Kate – she’s so close to her own family, family is so important to her. [The Princess of Wales has been a really wonderful healing balm for Prince William and his father as well. Because that relationship hasn’t always been the easiest,” Arbiter said.

“I think she’s just managed to bring a real sense of warmth and camaraderie and family to the Royal Family.”

CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends a reception with the staff, students, donors, the welfare team, and academic Fellows, to learn about the Colleges approach to student and staff wellbeing during a visit to Homerton College at the University of Cambridge, on November 23, 2021 in Cambridge, England. (Photo by Daniel Leal – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Victoria Arbiter further said that going through the same struggle of battling cancer at the same time has only made the bond between Kate and Charles even stronger, adding that they “would have found tremendous comfort in each other, going through something so similar.”

According to reports, during the time Kate was staying at the London Hospital following her surgery, and Charles was just starting his treatments at the time, he visited his daughter-in-law.

“He has always had a very good bond with her. I don’t think it is presumptuous to say that she is like the daughter he never had,” royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith told People. “He shares with William an impulse to protect her. They are in this together, Kate and the King.”

A source close to the family told the outlet that since Charles and Kate are “two patients going through a common health experience,” they “are bound to have a close connection.” Moreover, the source added. “imagine there was some comfort [for Kate] in seeing that it was possible to balance some private information without there being an imperative to share all.”

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A day before she shared her diagnosis with the public, it was reported that Kate and the King had a private lunch together at Windsor Castle.

That the King is very supportive of Kate is very obvious, but according to royal experts he’s also very worried for her condition.

Speaking with Hello! Magazine, Robert Hardman, author of Charles III: New King, New Court, said, “It’s very clear that he’s extremely concerned about her. I think he wants to make sure as much as he can that if there’s anything he can do, he will do, because, for a very fit and healthy young mother, this is a different order of magnitude to someone having to deal with this in their 70s.”

He firther added: “I’m sure he’s been a source of comfort for her in the same way she’s probably been a source of comfort for him. I think it cannot but have brought them even closer together. He’s always had a huge regard for his daughter-in-law. He thinks she’s just wonderful.

“When people are in hospital, they don’t really want a fuss. But the fact was: the King was there, she was there, and the Queen was there with him as well. And they did go around to check and reassure the Princess. It’s a reminder that the Windsors are mortals like the rest of us. And we have to have great sympathy with the fact that they are undergoing an absolute shock of a lifetime, except they’re having to undergo it with all of us talking about it.”

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Kate Middleton ‘cursed’: Former aide warns royal family members that ‘frenzy’ around the princess is the new normal

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Following Kate Middleton’s video in which she opened up of her cancer diagnosis, the speculations and rumors regarding her health and whereabouts were finally put to rest.

Her planned abdominal surgery that was announced by the Palace in mid-January was a hot topic especially because the Princess of Wales was nowhere to be seen long after the procedure. People wondered what was going on behind closed doors and why there were no statements issued from the Palace about her exact health state.

It was only after the media pressure that they wrote the Princess of Wales was doing well, which at the time didn’t serve as much of an assurance to the public.

This was until TMZ released a photo of Kate and her mother, which was followed by a photo of the princess posted on her social media on Mother’s Day.

The photo, on which she posed with her children on the patio, should have likely served as proof that Kate was indeed doing well, but shortly after it was published, experts noticed it was edited.

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As a result, news agencies issued a “kill notice” and the princess took “the blame” for manipulating the photo.

While some dubbed Kate’s move of issuing an apology as brave, others, especially experts, said the Palace threw her under the bus.

Royal reporter Neil Sean argued that Kate “was probably in the rush” and most likely didn’t look closer at the details.

“I believe someone else did the Photoshop 100%. And I think that she’s being very gracious in accepting the blame,” Sean told Fox. “I think she is humiliated in some respects but doesn’t really understand what this fuss is about,” he said.

The royal reporter continued, “A lot of those particular agencies have been looking for slip-ups for years, because remember, before they would sell the rights to that picture. Catherine and William have bypassed it by doing their own picture. Now, it could be that they’ll have to revert back, at least for the next couple of pictures, to alleviate any claims of any misdemeanor type stuff. It’s going to be a mess for a while.” 

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Further, he said he believed the agencies created a fuzz about the photo as an attempt “to bully” Kate into providing them with more details.

“I think Catherine and the team genuinely thought, ‘Put a picture out on Mother’s Day; that will stop people nagging about where she is, why isn’t she speaking, all that sort of stuff.’ And what happened was the picture that they put together, they thought, ‘Well, we’ll just clean that up, make it look a little bit fresher.’ And now suddenly you’ve got a furor,” he concluded at the time.

But it weren’t just the news agencies that caused a stir. In fact, some experts believe that Harry and Meghan are partially to be blamed for fueling speculations surrounding the Princess of Wales, even though they haven’t publicly spoken about her.

According to Kinsey Schofield, a royal expert, the Sussexes have “warped” the public’s expectation regarding what the royal family should share with the public.

“I think this is a reflection of Harry and Meghan oversharing for the last four [years],” Schofield told Sky News about the many speculations and conspiracy theories about Kate’s health.

“I mean, for the last four years, we had a book, we had a reality show, we had multiple sit-down interviews. When Meghan Markle had her miscarriage, she announced it through the New York Times, like she wrote an op-ed announcing her miscarriage, and I just think it’s warped our expectations when it comes to… What we expect to hear about the British Royal family.”

The royal expert added, “It feels like Harry and Meghan have made it in a way more okay for us to try to push the envelope and try to ask for more when it comes to the privacy of the real working royals.”

On March 22, Kate finally spoke of her health and revealed that upon running tests following her surgery, doctors discovered the presence of cancer.

“My medical team, therefore, advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of that treatment. This, of course, came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” Kate said among the rest.

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“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able. But for now I must focus on making a full recovery,” the princess added.

That the public and the media are demanding from the royals to share details from their personal life publicly would become the new “normal” according to a former long-time royal aide. According to them, the scandal with the Mother’s Day photo is just an example of that, adding that in one way, Kate has been ‘cursed.’

“There was no malintent. But it unleashed up a pent-up feeling that people wanted information — unfortunately, that’s the curse of being a modern royal” the former longtime palace aide said. “It was a complex reaction.”

“[The royal family] is vulnerable at the moment, and there will be an even greater appreciation that they are human beings with frailties like the rest of us,” the former palace aide continued. “They are so dedicated to their roles. I think you will find when Kate makes a full recovery, she will come back even more passionate.”

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If you have these cupboards above your fridge, you had better know what they’re used for

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When it comes to the perfect home, different people have different preferences, but one thing that I guess most opt for are the spacious kitchens that would fit all of the appliances such as the coffee maker, the air fryer, and a bunch of other kitchen gadgets that facilitate our everyday life.

When you think about it, no matter how small the kitchen is, a good interior designer, or even some googling or browsing through Pinterest, can give you plenty of ideas of how to utilize the space.

Maybe you have noticed some people having cabinets over their fridge and thought they can’t be that useful because they are hard to reach, but the truth is that these cabinets can be used for storing different things that we don’t use everyday.

Below are some ideas that you may love.

Storage space for infrequently used kitchen gadgets:


These cabinets might be the perfect place for storing kitchen gadgets such as blenders, food processors, or waffle makers that we don’t use every day.

Canned products and baking essentials

The great thing about canned food is that it lasts for a long period of time so if you place your cans inside the cabinets over the fridge and forget about them for a while, they would still be perfectly great to consume.

Cookbooks

The top compartment of the cupboard is the perfect place for cookbooks. Most of us know the exact ingredients and measurements of our favorite dishes by heart so we don’t need to use the cookbooks that often.

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Pantry items and spices

Similar to canned foods, there are likely items you have in your pantry that can fit nicely in such a cupboard. Or you might consider getting a small spice rack to keep your cooking spices up there.

Kitchen towels

Kitchen towels usually come in a bulk, so storing some of them in these cupboards isn’t a bad idea.

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Fine china

What about the plates or sets of cutlery reserved for special occasions? It really makes sense to keep them above the fridge because that’s a safe place children can’t reach.

When accessing these cupboards it would be safer to use a stool or even a ladder.

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Michael Strahan gives unfortunate update amid little girl’s canc*r fight 

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Isabella Strahan, the daughter of Good Morning America host Michael Strahan, has been documenting her battle with cancer with videos she shares online as a form of support to those who are going through the same ordeal.

Recently, Isabella, who was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in October 2023 but disclosed the condition with the public in January 2024, shared with her followers that she had undergone another emergency surgical procedure.

The teen initially thought she was suffering from vertigo and experienced constant headaches, but once she went for a checkup, she received the devastating news that she had brain tumor. “The biggest one is I couldn’t walk in a straight line. That’s why I thought I had vertigo. And then I would also wake up very nauseous and have to throw up most days,” she explained in one of her YouTube videos.

That same video highlighted her artistic side, with her showing the drawings she created while receiving treatment.

On Wednesday, March 6, she let her fans know that she is “in a lot of pain” but still making her way toward recovery. 

“I’m in so much pain,” Isabella said in a post-op clip, with her head completely wrapped in bandages. “This sucks,” she added. 

“I was in so much pain earlier, I was like screaming. This is not fun,” she said, while explaining that the scar from her first procedure was cleaned and the bone was replaced with a titanium plate. “So now I’m part titanium.”

“Hopefully this is what was causing all my fevers and why I’ve been in the hospital for a week. So hopefully I will get to go home soon after I heal from this.”

What’s most important is that Isabella isn’t losing any of her positive attitude besides her condition and the chemo treatments she receives.

Michael, who is his daughter’s huge support, opened up about her battle and said, “She has bravely, bravely documented her journey on YouTube in hopes of helping other people with the same diagnosis feel supported and to know that they are not alone.”

Earlier this year, he spoke of her daughter on Good Morning America, affirming her strength. “I know she’s going through it, but I know that we’re never given more than we can handle and that she is going to crush this.”

“She’s always been strong, and this is something that is so personal,” Michael said in January. “I’m extremely proud.”

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King Charles was forced to sit apart from Royal Family at Easter service for heartbreaking reason

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To the delight of the people of Britain, King Charles made a public appearance at St. George’s Chapel this weekend for the traditional Easter service.

Before they entered the chapel, King Charles and Queen Camilla took their time to greet the gathered crowd and shake hands with some of them.

This was the monarch’s first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis some two months ago. So far, what is made known to the public is that King Charles is receiving weekly treatments in London, but not much is known of the form of cancer he’s battling or the stage the disease is in. However, seeing him in public and among his people is definitely a positive sign that gives many hope that everything would turn out for the best for him.

With the fuss surrounding Kate Middleton following her surgery and all the rumors and speculations that arouse regarding her health and her whereabouts which were finally put a stop to after her public video in which she revealed she was diagnosed with a form of cancer, Charles’ health what somewhat flown under the radar.

The Palace stated that he spends his time between treatments at the royal estate in Sandringham.

This past weekend, the King appeared alongside fellow Royal Family members and one of the biggest talking points was arguably the seating arrangement.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND – MARCH 31: King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend the Easter Service at Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Namely, Charles was seated apart from the rest of the royals once within the chapel and it had nothing to do with any royal traditions.

But this wasn’t the only change people noticed. The Royal Family’s Easter service was a significantly scaled back affair this year with many of the members missing, including Kate, William, and their three children.

Charles and Camilla didn’t arrive in a joint walk with the rest of the royals as per tradition, but their arrived by car. Further, the traditional lunch hosted by the King after the service was not part of the schedule.

It has been reported that the sad reason the King was seated alone was to ensure safety for him amidst his battle with cancer. This was also the reason why the number of royals in attendance was limited as experts advised it as a form of avoiding the risk of infections.

People of Britain were quick to post comments of good wishes for the King under the Instagram post of his visit of St. George’s Chapel.

 “God save the King!” and “In my prayers,” some of the comments read.

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – MARCH 31: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) King Charles III attends the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024 in Windsor, England. Following the service The King greeted members of the public, during a walkabout, for the first time since the announcement that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

There have also been those who raised their concerns for the King’s safety and health as he shook hands with the crowd.

“He should watch or be isolated away from the people so he doesn’t get sick,” one person wrote.

“So should he have gone and shaken hands with loads of strangers…” another pondered.

“Bet he was not meant to do this walkabout and shake hands. His doctors will not be pleased,” a third added.

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Red dots on your skin: Causes and what they could mean

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The reason why red dots appear on the skin can be various, and while some of them go away on their own, some require a suitable treatment.

Some of the most common reasons which lead to the red spots are allergic reactions, acne residual mark, vascular birthmarks, skin spots due to angiomas, protein overproduction, heat rash, insect bites, leaking capillaries, as well as autoimmune conditions.

1. Petechiae and Purpura

These are tiny red dots that appear on the skin due to damaged blood vessels or capillaries. They can be caused by stress, coughing, or certain medications. Although they are usually harmless, they can sometimes indicate underlying platelet disorders.

2. Cherry Angiomas

These small, raised, bright red bumps are a result from an overgrowth of blood vessels and are generally harmless. They usually appear at old age.

3. Heat Rash

Heat rash occurs when sweat becomes trapped in sweat ducts and causes itchy, red dots to appear on the skin.

4. Allergic Reactions

Redness can also occur in case of an allergic reaction to food, substances, medications, or insect stings or bites.

5. Folliculitis

Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles, usually caused by bacterial or fungal infections resulting in red, pus-filled dots on the skin that can be uncomfortable.

6. Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that causes redness and swelling of the skin. It usually requires medical attention and treatment with antibiotics.

7. Impetigo

Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects children and is characterized by red sores that open, ooze fluid, and later form a crust.

8. Vasculitis

Vasculitis is a condition associated with autoimmune disorders or infections that involves inflammation of blood vessels.

9. Hemangiomas

Hemangiomas are birthmarks that result from abnormal growth of blood vessels. While they are generally harmless, occasional medical intervention may be necessary.

Home remedies which help the prevention of spreading and getting rid of the red dots include some of the most widely used herbs and plants.

Below are three remedies you can try in case you notice red dots on your skin. Of course, it is always highly recommended to consult with a professional.

  1. The Aloe Vera treatment consists of applying extract of fresh aloe vera gel on the skin twice a day. The gel should be left for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Another helpful home remedy is massaging the freshly cleaned skin with coconut oil. For it to give the best results, the oil should be left overnight. Repeat the process until you notice any results.
  3. Dandelion is another plant that helps with the red skin dots. The usage is as follows: Boil dandelion root powder in water and then strain and sip for detoxification.

In case you notice a change in the form of the red dots or patches consult a doctor and make sure to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy diet which includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, juices, and healthy fats.

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Woman refuses to meet with man she met on dating app after noticing one small detail in his photo

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In recent years, dating has been taken to a whole new level. The reason why is the advancement of technology and the emergence of plenty of dating sites most people heavily rely on in the pursuit of true love.

That old fashioned dating when you met someone through a mutual friend or at a bar is barely nonexistent any longer.

However, as much as dating sites offer easy matching with people we have never met in person before, they also hide the dangers of stumbling upon suspicious people that represent themselves in a completely different light than they actually are.

There have been times when people who started talking and bonded with the help of a dating app experience a total shock when they meet in person.

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A woman named Jocelyn shared her experience with someone she met on the dating site Bumble.

According to Bumble’s description, “women always make the first move,” so when she was matched with a man named Myles whom she found attractive, she decided to message him through the app.

After some time, Jocelyn agreed to give Myles her phone number so that he could text her and arrange the two to meet up for dinner.

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However, once she received some text messages from him, she knew something was off, and it didn’t have to do with anything he wrote. Namely, she noticed that Myles’ texts were in green, which happens when someone texts an iPhone user with a device that is an Android or such. If he was texting from an iPhone, the message bubbles would be blue. This wouldn’t seem odd at all if she didn’t notice Myles was wearing an Apple watch on the photos he had on the dating app.

According to Apple, “you need an iPhone 6s or later” in order to use an Apple watch, and since Myles had that watch but wasn’t using one, Jocelyn assumed the photos he posted could be of someone else, not Myles’.

In the video below that she posted on TikTok, Jocelyn explained what she found out when she ran an image search on Google.

@jjustjocelyn as if dating wasn’t hard enough already #greenscreenvideo #datingapp #datingfail #catfish #catfishstory #storytime #2022 #couplegoals #fyp #bumble ♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) – 山口夕依

In an update, she said that Myles never responded to her last text.

Some TikTok users suggested that she sends Myles a screenshot of Ron’s Instagram, but since he hadn’t replied to her text, she decided not to do that.

Anyway, she hadn’t heard of Myles again and his Bumble account was deleted.

“We’re so sorry to hear about this! We’ve found the member and permanently removed them,” Bumble replied under Jocelyn’s video.

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Waitress finds $3,000 tip from stranger— Then reads his 3 ‘requirements’

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It was in October 2012 when the lives of the Specht family were profoundly affected by a tragedy.

Richard Specht, a middle school teacher, asked one of his friends to watch his 22-month-old son Reese. The friend agreed, but sadly, the little one somehow managed to get out of the house and head towards the backyard pond where he drowned. In the midst of grief and inability to accept the reality that their son lost his life, the family lost their house just 24 hours later when hurricane Sandy struck.

This family’s world was crushed into a million pieces, but their friends, family, and neighbors were there to offer help and support.

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Once they managed to stand on their feet again, they tried to pay their friends and relatives back, but they didn’t want the money so the Specht family decided to set up the ReesSpecht Life Foundation whose goal is to make the world a better place by emphasizing the importance of community, respect, and compassion.

The foundation issued hundreds of thousands of cards reading “Pay it Forward” and distributed them around the country in honor of little Reese who tragically lost his life.

The idea behind these cards was for the cardholder do an act of kindness and then pass the card forward creating an unbreakable chain of compassion passed forward.

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Years after the tragic incident, one man decided to show his kindness in a beautiful way and honor the passing of Reese, whom he never knew or met.

While at a restaurant in New York’s Times Square, he decided to leave a generous tip to the waitress. On his bill, which was just $43.50, he tipped $3,000 and wrote down three requests for the waitress.

When she saw the tip, she couldn’t believe her eyes.

The message the man left read:

Thank you for your kindness and humility. My teacher in middle school had such a difficult experience a few years ago, which has sparked me to do this. My only requirements are:

1.) Go to ReesSpechtLife.com and learn!

2.) Don’t let “Pay it forward” end with you.

3.) Since it’s about the idea and not about you, or me, if you decide to share this, don’t use either of our names!

Thank you for being around for all of my shows on and off Broadway. I hope that someday someone gives as much love and happiness into the world as you do.

He requested that he stayed anonymous.

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The waitress was eager to learn more of the foundation and that is how she got into touch with Richard Specht. She felt that he would like to know that even though many years have passed, there was still someone who did something touchingly beautiful in his late son’s honor.

She sent him an email and attached the man’s receipt and his message to her.

“My mouth sat agape as a pictured attached to her reply that showed a restaurant receipt with a $3,000 tip on it. I literally did a double, even triple take,” Richard wrote in a blog post. “In staring at that receipt I never noticed the name and it wasn’t until I read the note did I realize that it was a former student of mine. I immediately recalled who he was and realized that I had him at least ten years ago… To think that someone I had a decade ago would honor my little boy, or even remember his eighth-grade science teacher in such a way, blows me away.”

This story is a beautiful reminder that the kindness we offer is one of the most powerful things that makes this world go round.

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