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We have all suffered from poor customer service. But do we always take the time to understand the reason and do we even care? Most just feel a sense of injustice and as such a justifiable outrage. Our modern culture has become so consumer focused with the customer always being right that we have lost sight, at times, of those workers who might very well be doing their best. It could be the employee is brand new. It could be their first job and they are just teenagers who lack experience. It could be the store is understaffed and the customers are taking frustrations out on those who actually did show up. Regardless of the situation, we could all benefit from a moment of inward reflection and outward observation. Amanda and her Pizza Inn Family Had that been the case in this particular incident, perhaps the dine-in guest who complained about a specific worker who did not refill the salad bar to her liking would have taken pause. Then again, some people really do not care about the circu...

Young Artist Contacts NFL Panthers, Kenny Robinson     He knew he had the talent but he just needed someone with a bigger platform to notice. Watch this wholesome rise to success story. Boy-scout Saves Dad & Brother  Despite social and communications challenges due to autism, this young man was able to navigate wilderness terrain, find a Park Ranger and navigate back to the scene of a terrible accident. Firefighter Cadet Saves Toddler From Three Story Fall In a right place at the right time kind of situation this firefighter in training happened upon a toddler who was unsupervised on an outdoor patio. Will She Be The Hero Or Villain?  This putt determines if the office staff gets to go home early or stay late. High School Quarterback Displays Heartwarming Gesture He just won homecoming king but knew there was a more deserving candidate. Watch this tear-jerking retelling of the story. Cop Shares Hilarious Honesty During Traffic Stop This officer quickly identifies...

 She Gave Her Homecoming Crown Away Nyla Covington wins Homecoming Queen and is crowned accordingly. However, she decided to give it to another nominee who just lost her mom earlier that day. Special Needs Kiddos Get Some Custom Wheels "Adaptive Bikes" are what a charity called Variety specializes in. They serve the special needs community by providing bicycles that are customized to each rider and their specific disability. Bride Interrupts Father-Daughter Dance For a Heartwarming Reason Just halfway through her dance with dad, this bride stops and explains over the microphone that she wants to give the 2nd half of the dance to her sister who eloped and never had the opportunity. He Dialed 911 to Report His Birthday Police got a call from an autistic young man who wanted people to know it was his birthday. Instead of a lecture or punishment for misuse of emergency service numbers, the police show up to his house with a cake in hand. Mom Receives Stern Lecture for Being Pregn...

 Ever get transfixed by the pattern of waves on the ocean? What about how a fire flickers and dances about at a campfire? Do you go to bed with a white noise machine or maybe the tv on? If you said yes or have yet another example all together you know how comforting movement, lights, waves, and even sounds can be if in the right situation. For Finn Daly, a young boy with both autism and down syndrome, its the waving of an American Flag. He has one at home that he likes to sit and watch just outside his front door. But really, any flag will do and it makes for some fun walks through the neighborhood, since many other homes fly the red, white, and blue as well. Todd Disque noticing Finn in his front yard These walks didn't go unnoticed, especially since Finn would often stop and take time out to appreciate each newly found flag and its location. One such stop was at the home of Todd Disque where his flag flies close to the sidewalk, pole connected to a shade tree. Steve Hartman of CB...