Man dies years after young girl's friendship saved him

[@SurferKenTV3]

His wife sent an angel to hold his hand till he was ready to crossover.

[@rjs1jd]

Yes u sure are RIGHT! He really needed her little soul to comfort him until it was his real time to reunite with his wife in heaven!

[@amyowensmobile]

Can you imagine that meeting? That's the one thing that brings me joy is that they are together again!

[@maribethspence6740]

I like that thought

[@breeze5362]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@SuperWizzle85]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@lorettaposey3327]

Poor little girl, she lost her honorary grandpa. My condolences to everyone

[@silverstar4289]

Loretta Posey his last gift was giving her coping skills and that loss is part of life’s journey. And the value of remembrance

[@rolandopadrigan9753]

What a crappy day!!!!

[@jslack8973]

Riiiiight that’s exactly who he is to her !

[@ftc174]

I don't think Nora lost anything, I think she gained everything! And so did everybody else who's been following this story.

[@ThaneSPKM]

@@ftc174 I wanted to say something similar. what was gained is far greater than what was lost.

[@Finians_Mancave]

Reading his obituary, I was surprised to learn Dan had a PhD, and taught Mathematics at the college level. He was also an Air Force veteran and private pilot. Isn't it sad how such an accomplished person ends up on a news program toward the end of his life, depicted as a lonely old man with no reason to live until he met this little girl. Add to this the fact he had six children (and twelve grandchildren) of his own, who curiously are never mentioned in these segments, and it makes you aware of how even someone with a full life and large family can still end up utterly alone in the end.

[@user-nq6um4bs5y]

Poor Finian being old doesn’t mean you’re a good person. There’s a reason your kids don’t communicate with you in your old age

[@seanwalsh5717]

@@user-nq6um4bs5y I know plenty of very nice parents whose children visit rarely after they move away. Kids grow up, move 1000 miles away, have their own kids and jobs and only visit for a couple of holidays a year.

[@mrobles1983]

He wasn't alone the little girl was there for him and gave him a gift that maybe his family couldn't give him. Unconditional ❣️ Love.

[@ninawildr4207]

@@user-nq6um4bs5y nope know plenty of adults that dont appreciate their parents AT ALL...and they were nice parents...

[@TheKerahaan]

O W true but there’s not always a reason. A lot of people consider themselves to busy within their own lives to visit older relatives, even parents. I know of a few instances where decently nice people ended up lonely as an elderly person. I also know a few underserving ppl (formerly abusive) families rally around them in their old age. Ppl are just weird like that.

[@charlotteruse158]

Bless the mom for being open minded and allowing the relationship to grow and nurture. She saw it for what it was. Pure and innocent.

[@timhoran3887]

Agree to both of you ..

[@F11-c1u]

Made his last few days that of happiness instead of the sorrow he was in.

[@222222ania]

I am sure he was a sweet, good man, but letting your kid unsupervised with a man you do not know is risky and there is nothing wrong with being careful. Very sweet story though

[@charlotteruse158]

@@222222ania I'm quite sure that she never once left her daughter alone with him. She doesn't strike me as an idiot. Children are very intuitive. I don't think the daughter would have been drawn to him in the first place if he was slimey. Kind of like dogs know when someone is no good . Remember the kid approached him.

[@nigelbevan8449]

@@jav7899 Never had a truer word been spoken.... I wholeheartedly agree with you... Unfortunately, in this day and age, the world is full of people that are so narrow minded....

[@aphrodite1252]

Noora is an Arabic name means “light”.. Noor is male, adding an A to the end make it female, so her name literally means “she is the light”

[@Lunasent]

Damn, that hit me right in the feels!

[@kroakie4]

She was the light in his life for the last years he was alive.

[@elifineart]

Same in Hebrew Noor is the light of a flame, this sweet girl filled his last years with pure light of love.

[@ftchico1]

Noor, also in Farsi means light

[@robertsergio9791]

Great. I'll save this name to my future daughter!

[@Cuppamilky]

The way she looks up and starts crying.. that broke me. It’s like she was wishing him and Mary the best.

[@BreeBree09]

Thats when i started crying.

[@sinoraruth2017]

Right!!

[@sylviacouvertier2619]

That was so sad! It made me cry.

[@majestical_loser0996]

0 LIFES same

[@karenb5969]

That got me too. She looked brave and strong and then it hit her. Sweet girl, made a big impact on someone in their darkest time. Maybe his wife sent her his way to help him till he was ready to leave this world. God bless him and that girl and her family. Many memories she will carry on.

[@timothyspruill5414]

The little girl’s mom is a true testament of being a human being.

[@sneakeredd_356]

Yes she is💪💪

[@jaymilutin6573]

Agree

[@mauramcferran2612]

Yes I was thinking the mum great role model for her daughter xo both angels x

[@diazzz4412]

Totally agree!! 🙌 Some parents might of even taken that as "creepy". Glad to see there's still kind people out there, and so sweet that they kept in touch with him. My condolences to the family🙏

[@alejandrab1989]

Tzitlali Diaz agree ..but is sad that humanity has made us have these feelings towards others but here is proof that there is good, love, and kindness still out there

[@markl2322]

When she looked up to the sky, with complete faith on her face that he was there, I almost lost it. Instead, I smiled; and felt happiness that she had such a friend in her life, and that he was now going to be watching over her.

[@mikaelafox6106]

I read this comment and almost lost it as well when the story reached that point. She is a very wise little girl.

[@lulumoon6942]

This is a child led well by her parents. Bless all. 🙏❤️🌈

[@robertstone2036]

Amen

[@ShockResistor]

She couldve averted her gaze upward to gain control of her overwhelming emotions. How foolish to ASSume!

[@markl2322]

@@ShockResistor I don't ever assume. Vade retro Satana, numquam suade mehi vana. Sunt mala quae libas. Ipse venea bibas!

[@nath6072]

Bruh even the interviewer looked like he was trying his hardest not to cry

[@jennymacallan9071]

When that story originally aired, you could see Steve Hartman swallowing back tears at one point in the interview.

[@helloiamghostted.7955]

frrr i’m bawling 🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭

[@mauramcferran2612]

Hard not too 😢

[@hi-ud8ll]

1k like

[@taylorjo9320]

If you listen, you can actually hear the reporter/interviewer's voice shaking

[@aneshiadixon8762]

She was 4 when they met and he got 4 more years of life/love. No coincidence here.

[@aneshiadixon8762]

@Pär Pettersson he was ready to give up but he wasn't supposed to. He had 4 more years to go she helped him pass on without grief. What's so hard to understand unless you're pure academic with no connection to nature it's pretty obvious. Nature has a pattern and formula whether to care to acknowledge or not. It doesn't need you to understand or approve

[@hypnotoad28]

@@aneshiadixon8762 Not obvious. Might as well watch the movie "The Number 23" and claim it's all accurate. It's a coincidence. Nothing more, nothing less. It's a beautiful thing, but let's not ascribe more meaning to it than we need to. It already has enough meaning and is wonderful as it is.

[@aneshiadixon8762]

@@hypnotoad28 I already said who you are. Pure academic with no connection to nature. That's why it isn't obvious to you. No worries here I just pity you. I don't want to be your enemy either. You're just sad to me. Have a good one.

[@hypnotoad28]

@@aneshiadixon8762 Same to you.

[@rerecycled7507]

No such thing as coincidences. (Hollywood movies don't count.)

[@chriswesterfield4818]

The world needs a million more Noras.

[@lisabtheplug5630]

chris westerfield there are kids and people like her but dont need internet recognition they just do it

[@aslscott78]

lisab theboss exactly

[@GermanicHispanic]

A trillion more Noras!!

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

Be a Nora!!

[@Xeno_the_Robot]

Every child is a Nora, until the world we make for them breaks them... Then we're on the internet, asking for more Noras. Ah, humanity... We're just not the brightest.

[@jhOO7]

She added years to his life after his wife passed away. Now he’s reunited with his beloved Mary.

[@obsidiansugar1123]

I'm so happy that he had such a beautiful friend during his last days. Maybe his wife sent her. Such a wonderful blessing.

[@romanshtengel7489]

I agree.

[@mickeymunkchunk4512]

His wife definitely had something to do with this.

[@thereisabattleforyoursoulj3787]

Jesus sent her.

[@sflematti]

Funny how jesus doesn't have time to send anyone to save people from beheadings, torture and disease but he has the time to make a random lonely guy not lonely lmao

[@lewiscypher5713]

@@thereisabattleforyoursoulj3787 you're insane.

[@zoesteenmomchannel3128]

This story reminds me of the movie “up” bc the guys wife died and then he meets the boy scout😭❤️

[@thepoetrylover9964]

Zoe’s teen mom channel yes 😭

[@lyncaho4507]

I said the same thing 😟🤧

[@nitincharles6773]

Zoe’s teen mom channel that’s what I was thinking of

[@lauriekennedy7238]

Yesss...It does.

[@mohitoBhau5499]

You know, 'Up' doesn't get the credit it deserves sometimes. For some of us, it's the best one in the Pixar line-up.

[@cornonthecob1268]

This girls mother has a heart of gold and she's passing it on to her daughters and they will pass it on to their children.

[@TR4zest]

Exactly. The child is lovely, the man is a sweetheart, but the mother is the loving parent that enabled her daughter to express her love in this way.

[@jacquelinepayne4737]

Love resonates in their home 🏡. So much so that it fills the gap in other’s lives 💞💝.

[@adaezeokafor4331]

Right

[@pauladelsid4179]

That is such a beautiful way to describe their family 💖

[@ShockResistor]

Sadly, thats not always the case. Some are born with a bad nature, others are made cold by abuse and trauma. Sorry to say, but that's the reality of this harsh world.

[@kathyjones3320]

When she looked up to stop her tears my heart broke she truly was his angel.

[@jamesian-allen8725]

Angels are very real...I truly believe Nora was sent to him from our higher power and from Mary. I've watched both installments of this story and am moved to tears every time I see it.

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

if she were in outer space, in which direction would she have looked?

[@ryanlevis7532]

"You never know the value of a moment, til it becomes a memory"

[@charlespetersoniii2066]

Did you come up with that, Ryan? Cause that is quite a quote. Well said.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Dr Suess was incredible, wasn't he?

[@user-gh8ke1sv2f]

Underrated yet very powerful quote and so true.

[@ccMomOfJays]

Absolutely. Unfortunately I know 1st hand that there isn't always a tomorrow.

[@rjohnson3866]

Perfectly said! As a child i had that moment with an uncle that held my hand and took me through the watermelon garden and explain how things planted and grow. I call it my Academy Award moment.

[@martinh.wilson2897]

I get comfort knowing his last years of life he got a reason to wake up every morning, waiting for a text, or a phone call and of course seeing his little angel.

[@walnut9472]

Hmm... 😔

[@walnut9472]

@Cliff Byrd Emoji is there

[@videodeposu8741]

Exactly

[@hughjanus9136]

I hope when Nora grows up and has children she names her son Danny

[@breeze5362]

She probably will

[@staynegativevro6943]

Dwight DeVille What happened to your face mate?

[@jocelynrabinowitz]

StayNegative vro NOW IS NOT THE TIME💀💀💀

[@staynegativevro6943]

Jocelyn Rabinowitz What yo talking about?

[@paltimpotampkin7647]

"Mom where did my name come from?" "Well , there was this old person named danny..."

[@miguelisconfused3088]

You can tell she meant a lot to him. Because its shown he treated her like like a grandkid. Also props to the mom for letting this happen.

[@cosmichobo4216]

A Tale that should Never Be Forgotten.

[@franb8180]

beautiful little girl brought such happiness to a strangers life . xoxoxo beautful

[@teresanelson4491]

We should teach our young to love and respect the elderly.

[@timelordastrodo6408]

Exactly. it should be remembered in the universe. Past the universe of kasterbrous and even in the time vortex

[@tjardgustavson5982]

Kinda ironic; Dalek. The incarnation of hate never forgets a beautiful friendship.

[@sarmenpm1304]

He's now reunited with his wife and got so much to say about his little friend back on earth.

[@clairefazel8470]

I think that his wife sent down little nora.

[@nataliemarie6963]

this comment made me cry

[@Mikachurl]

Okay I cry a lot after reading this 😭💖

[@lizb853]

@@clairefazel8470 I am 100% sure and certain that Norah was sent by Mary, Dan's wife to ease his last years of depression and sadness, and needless to say, Norah succeeded in her mission with full honours.

[@remowilliams7569]

Nora's mom brought a true angel into this world. We are all blessed.

[@JohnKelly-uv3bd]

IT IS AMIRACLE, THEY HAPPEN EVERYDAY, WE ARE TOO BUSY TO SEE THEM, OUR LOSS, I BELIEVE IN ANGELS THEY ARE MESSENGERS OF THE LORD, PRAY, HALLELUJAH!!!

[@Onelightoftheworld]

@@JohnKelly-uv3bd 💯 I acknowledge my higher power every day. God is with us and even in the little things that seem small He is there.

[@skillerx79]

*parents 🙂

[@vishamr2000]

true

[@LMCSM]

This had me bawling like a baby. Seeing little Nora look up as she got emotional! Thank you Nora for saving this man at a time when he needed someone more than ever. May your happy memories stay alive in your heart forever ❤️

[@oisinlynch8427]

Hey I’m sure his spirit was giving her 1 last wave goodbye and telling her not to cry for him

[@FreeThinker-ll6bd]

Same here 💔💔💔💔

[@Brucev7]

God sent a friend, so he could be comforted, until He took him Home.

[@Potjenjks2988]

@the SUBMARINES not everyone has bad intensions.

[@dsangel4135]

Thank you for this, this was actually really beautiful to read

[@adolphinler6628]

Brucev7 dont spread your filthy religion

[@ayl5405]

Exactly

[@ayl5405]

@the SUBMARINES they cannot without supervision

[@angelfishluva291]

Nora's mom nailed it when she said "this was humanity at its best, to love and be loved". This is a story that sticks with you and makes you happy just thinking about it.

[@crystalvillareal3729]

Just look at the way she looks up and starts crying! God bless her for being there for him when no one else was!

[@BhutanBluePoppy]

Crystal: yes, God can work through us unless we become too proud of ourselves.

[@uwailomwanmichaelerhabor3707]

i know i cried when she did that

[@CodyCole80]

YAH is definitely going to bless her in life.

[@joevillareal191]

Yes Mam 😥👌🏼✌🏼

[@hoodatheist5549]

@@BhutanBluePoppy oh boy🙄

[@priscillarice2766]

I didn't know Dan had passed away. What a beautiful friendship he shared with that little girl.❤️

[@nedwulff6196]

*The mother deserves some credit as well...for teaching the girl so well and allowing the friendship to flourish. She was there for the girl as it happened.*

[@josephjames7509]

Absolutely She could've ended up this story the very first day

[@thebluevelvetriver]

Absolutely!

[@leakybandz1208]

His final years instead of being depressed, he found a reason to livd

[@lightyears2go]

and tehn he dieded

[@elwolf8536]

And I'm bad for laugheded at lightyears2go's comment

[@r3n736]

Is it more cruel to die with a reason to want to live.

[@Truth72500]

Thanos killed him

[@npeace312]

Now I'm crying. She's going to miss him. What a sweet friendship!

[@nygirl7195]

She was moved to tears at the Memorial service.

[@nguyensy5133]

I lost my honorary mother when i was about 7, we first met when i was 2, she lived alone next door and didnt has a family, she loved me like her own son for 5 years. Im now an engineer, have just stared a family, still remember all of her love and this story just tearing me up

[@serpentines6356]

Ah, how sweet that you "adopted" each other. Wonderful, you are on a new adventure starting a family. The love you shared with 'honorary mom' was nurtured, and you have more to give and share with your own family, and friends now. Blessings for all of you! 🙏. 💜. 🌿

[@fatbgmanbg975]

precisely!

[@rwietlake]

Daniel Ray Peterson Augusta, GA-Dr. Daniel Ray Peterson entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2020. Born in Eli, NE, Dr. Peterson lived the last twenty years of his life in the Augusta area. He was a devout Christian and was a regular attendant at Warren Baptist Church. He was a beloved and exceptional mathematics professor and administrator at several colleges. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a pilot and loved flying and he also loved to garden. Dr. Peterson was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Peterson and Rachel Garner Peterson and his wives Mary Parker Peterson and Norma Jean Peterson. He is survived by his sons Keith Peterson of California, Gary Peterson of Florida (Chrissy); his daughters Kerri Thole of California (Ken), Julie Surles of Georgia, Janie Ross of Georgia (Brent), Stephanie Bailey of South Carolina (Wayne); 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one brother; two sisters and dear friend Norah Wood.

[@TodayismyBirthday923]

RIP Mr. Dan

[@AndromedasTears]

What a beautiful obituary

[@queenb660]

@@AndromedasTears I cried the first time I saw the story & I'm crying again , beautiful story indeed ♥️

[@Charrisnemtblueprint]

I'm so grateful that the family included Norah in the obituary. "Friends are the family members we choose."❤😢🙏🏽

[@danzbutrfly]

RIP...what a great man.

[@mad6978]

She was his angel. He died with lots of love. Thank you parents for letting her share her gift of love and kindness

[@rfrolicarts]

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

[@kristiw1850]

Amen!!! I forgot what verse but I know this in the book of Romans if I'm not mistaken

[@BearhaNighly]

AMEN!!!!!

[@sabrehohoho7681]

Lovely

[@ChristineInNornia]

Amen✝️🕊

[@themischievousbrat5525]

AMEN!!!! 🙌🙌

[@NorseMan633]

That little girl is just an absolute treasure. There aren't any words to describe what she did for that older man. He was absolutely heart broken after the death of his wife and had no reason to even get up in the morning. Then Nora came along and changed all that with a simple hello and a hug. God bless you Nora !

[@jamesian-allen8725]

Angels are very real and are around us every day and always...some are seen and some are unseen, but they are there. All one has to do is believe and be tuned in to what is truly around us all.

[@janedoe805]

*2:15 Little Nora holding her head up to stop her tears from falling just about broke my heart.

[@rebeccagosling4166]

I had to look up too. You really saw her broken heart at losing her best friend. 💔💔

[@anamariazambrano2404]

Same here, but it’s just so beautiful at the same time. There was true love in their hearts and they got to share that before he passed, it’s just so incredibly sweet

[@namitales]

That got me crying. I was holding it in the whole time but that ended me. Sweet little angel, she saved him and now he will be protecting her from up there. ❤️

[@KIPalex]

Same.

[@napalmwolf1728]

Let’s take a moment to celebrate his life and be happy that he’s reunited with his wife. Everyone deserves to be happy.

[@V.E.R.O.]

Back in 2003 I was going through a rough patch, troubles in my relationship, troubles at work, no friends and far from family. I was at my heaviest, felt ugly, defeated and so alone. One day I was sitting at a park bench, this little boy of about 4 or 5 years of age picked up a small rock and offered it to me, he then said "you're pretty" and gave me a huge smile. I was so touched by it that to this day every time I'm feeling down I take a look at the little rock he gave me. I like to think he was an angel in disguise just like this young girl was for the gentleman. May he R.I.P.

[@stanbalo]

True!

[@vestel777]

@Veronica C We all need friends. My late Grandmother use to tell Me - Strangers are just friends and family that We haven't met yet. If You ever need to talk or vent I'm here to lend an ear.

[@chuckhockey9464]

Love is everywhere

[@lyncaho4507]

Angels are everywhere 🙏💖

[@robin4020]

Hugs to you You are beautiful

[@samfusaro2360]

She gave him what he needed and she gave him a reason to live the friendship that she made with him she'll have that for the rest of her life is priceless

[@heersyal2454]

But having a good friend like Dan also enriched her soul, and that is as special. These two were genuine friends, their ages didn't impact on that at all. How lovely. And that her parents saw it as special, too. People can be good. It's always good to talk to others who need support, no-one can know another's loneliness or sadness ...

[@hanacharyislost5047]

When the little girl started to cry is why my water works started

[@M0chaJ0J0]

hanacharyislost same. She looked up and I lost it

[@john-paulnagel2732]

hanacharyislost I’m there

[@melb1666]

same

[@tawanaavery9840]

I remember this story, I watched it more then once, and cried every time. I just happened upon this news if his death...waterworks flowing yet again. My heart goes out to all he touched, especially his lil HEAVEN SENT angel👐🏼❣

[@TheMegaVoter]

Our elders, they gave so much to the society, to the family, to the nation...They deserve better than living lonely

[@rahla53]

In Europe, they pair young kids with elderly to live with them as helpers and company, while they go to college, like that-

[@TheMegaVoter]

@@rahla53 wonderful idea...May be Americans need to learn this from Europeans

[@javierlopeztapia5588]

@@rahla53 same in Mexico

[@enishalihoward8119]

Not all elders are nice people some are evil af

[@r.k.h]

In India, many people live all together with their grandparents, parents and their children, a joint family. However, exceptions are always there.

[@melindahmkhwanazi]

You can tell he cherished her by how dressed up he is in all the pictures, he really looked forward to seeing her. She truly saved him.

[@mcswizz9609]

Imagine how many kids out there could use the love of a sweet grandparent and how many elderly could use the love of a sweet child. Wish we could just connect them somehow like this.

[@rendra7685]

A blessing that he receive from his late wife. What a wonderful friendship story. This should be a movie.

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

... no disguise

[@thereisabattleforyoursoulj3787]

Much love! God sent her. :)

[@MansonX]

ThereIsABattleForYourSoul JesusLovsYou how about SHE WAS RAISED RIGHT, god sent no one, starving people, sick and dying children and homeless people, rapes and murders yeah he will ignore them to send a child off this? Wtf reality to you subscribe to? No this child was raised right and with compassion. And guess what you don’t need a fairytale spirit to have those things. 3000 gods came before yours and more will come after but yours is correct?

[@lian7092]

it would be too sad 😢

[@newlife8610]

Small children can do wonders with just a smile & a hug, I have seen myself. In 1987 I took my almost 4 year old daughter to a local nursing home & signed her up for the ‘Adopt a Grandparents’ program. I did bc I didn’t want my daughter to grow up being fearful of the elderly like I was when I young. My daughter & I went around the home meeting several of the ladies, these were the ones who had no family or friends, they had no visitors at all. When by daughter found the ‘the special one’ she jumped on her lap & said, “Hi, I’m going to be your special & you can be mine.” For 16 years I bought both of my daughter’s to visit with their ‘friend’ at the nursing home at least once a week. As the girls grew older & more busy with school & friends I continued to visit the nursing home. My last ‘Special Friend’ passed away a few years ago & I still miss her today. RIP Ms. Annabell Harmon

[@thisorthat7626]

PinkRoses, what a wonderful gift and a wonderful lesson for your daughters. Think of the joy and happiness you brought to Ms. Annabell Harmon's life. Blessings to you and your daughters. Thank you for sharing.

[@DilbeardAlbeard]

You are a wonderful parent. You are setting a good example for your daughter. God bless you.

[@ellajones6812]

Lovely and uplifting

[@likemeordont5951]

You're a good lady!

[@ririzferrizqi9637]

Wow never knew such a program exists! That's wonderful.

[@nordiapsutherland5714]

When the little girl started crying....I couldn't help but to cry!!!!

[@nordiapsutherland5714]

@DeDe Overly Even now it makes me cry!!!!

[@LoveLondon5]

Me too❤

[@kutinnayoung337]

Right 😇😇😇

[@bengalshead]

Same

[@wjohnnorris]

I’ve came back to this story several times since I’ve learned of Dan’s passing, I’m supposed to be some big bad firefighter that can fight anything, but this one gets me everytime

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Very emotional story

[@lizb853]

Willi. I understand and sympathise completely.

[@beautifulbutterfly3939]

It was such a touching story 😢

[@serpentines6356]

You're human with a good heart William.

[@lightninggaming016]

Aye man we all break to your human to bro

[@zsong9600]

You never know how a simple smile can change a person's day or life, even.

[@pjeno007]

Totally. I'm only 51 (don't ask me how that happened...I'm still trying to grasp it. lol), but I often comment to my partner when we get home from running errands: "That person was awfully nice and said "How are you?" (or whatever the particular interaction was.) ... and wasn't that nice?"

[@cynthiahill3426]

Im a grocery cashier ...68 yrs young... Believe me, there are lots of lonely people out there....sometimes they're rude behavior is due to the loneliness... A kind response can change their attitude and demeanor...Its the little things that make a huge difference.

[@4seeableTV]

Just think, had either of them gone down a different aisle at the supermarket, none of this would've happened. Fate is a delicate dance.

[@drmonsurrahman9762]

Exactly ! "Smile is a Charity".............said Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The last of the Prophet and prophet to all. It gives a warm glow in the heart and radiates out to the whole body if someone smiles kindly. This story shows how a simple smile melted the senior man's heart who was bitter while was shopping all alone at the supermarket. The little girl intuitively "felt the need" to befriend "the old man" because she likes "old people" and this grumpy, sad old man is shopping alone. That"s how the friendship started. I first watched the whole video about this three years back. Smile has no language barrier !

[@belindacrutchfield65]

True facts..Just a smile can brighten someone's day..

[@molly4868]

I’m not an emotional person but when Nora looked up and started crying....😭😭

[@keykeycutiekaor8772]

yea that part got me teared up, i was actually wondering how he was doing during this pandemic

[@bethanyspencer2958]

So did I, that poor girl I hope she’s doing ok

[@hollyholy641]

I’m grateful she was taught to look up toward God when the pain becomes unbearable.

[@LegoCityFilms]

She was trying to stop herself which is sad

[@gracecittoh]

When Noora looks up trying to fight back tears..that broke my heart

[@deansapp4635]

Same here

[@ashlynn1652]

Me too. It almost looked as though she seen something. A glimpse of him maybe

[@GamingforNostalgiaForFun]

Yep

[@paulabrown5243]

She's looking up as to Heaven and God as the hymn How Great Thou Art is sung.

[@daviddumbaugh5798]

Mine too.

[@miaomiaochan]

Major kudos to her mother for raising a compassionate child, who will no doubt become a compassionate woman.

[@catsinhouse]

My sincere condolences to Mr. Peterson's loved ones, dear Nora Wood and her family.

[@mehmeh7567]

She asked for a baby after what happened to my son 😂😂😂 God blesses her now push forward dude 💋 We don’t know you and you don’t know US periodt 💋

[@BassAckwards2020]

I was actually doing o.k. Until that little girl looked up to heaven...then I lost it

[@geekdivaherself]

She even grieves beautifully.

[@rosieazatyan5923]

Blue Collar Northwest omg me too. You can tell she’s devastated but will cherish the time forever and ever.

[@csbaby1620]

me too man, me too

[@miralabualjadail4206]

Bet she is imagining him up there.

[@childofthemighty1341]

His wife sent that little girl to comfort him

[@Jmagee2113]

Sophia Murugi how? She’s dead idiot

[@Truth72500]

People need to know people in heaven aren't looking down at the world because they are busy worshiping Jesus

[@leonbundage]

He passed away so happy, thank you Little Angel.

[@carolinec7727]

I’m just waiting for my “hi old person moment” This story gives me hope for the future I really hope to find my Nora Edit: I posted this comment a couple months ago when I was at my lowest mental state. I think that people keep assuming that I’m an old person; I’m not lmao. I’m 14, but I did appreciate all the Facebook moms in my comments being really nice to me, it made my day. I’ve had a lot of negative people in my life, and this was the first time where everyone was kind to me. So thank you.

[@bbysaywah]

Love 💖

[@miyoric492]

Awwww...Ill be your Nora 😍😍😍

[@leslieh761]

Love to you from Nashville, TN!

[@kenyatte1020]

Hi old person

[@spongebobmiscellaneous]

You must be a hip old person to have a SpongeBob profile picture! Rock on 🤘❤️🧽

[@rondaswindell7130]

Is anyone else crying with me. This was so beautiful!

[@audreym3908]

Crying at my dr's office

[@annshearer7184]

Omg I’m at work crying

[@miratay3221]

No!! I didn’t cry since I started taking my anxiety medicine !!

[@rondanorris5504]

Me too., hey, I just noticed yer cool name - Lol

[@ayakotami3318]

Makes me cry. He was like an adoptive Grandpa for him for 4 years. Can't help but cry because it makes me thinks of my Grandma who passed away in June. Deep condolences to them all.

[@dvdgway]

I'm sorry about your grandma ♥️🙏🏼

[@MissBiancaRenee]

I’m so happy she brought him joy after losing his wife.

[@tehserval]

ive cried 3 times in my adult life. The day my grandfather died. The day my grandmother died. The day i wathched this story. thank you little girl for helping this man in a tough time.

[@laurenclairechristmas]

Oh my , Nora tearing up made me tear up too. Such a beautiful friendship.

[@whoathatsanicememe3093]

Yea, I was good up until then. Thankfully she has an amazing mom to help walk her through such a hard time.

[@mariapiccininni2048]

I’m not crying.. it’s these damn allergies,😭😢

[@franchescabalbuena8754]

Same here😢🙏😭

[@domlemon176]

OK was going to say the darn onion ninjas are back

[@adamromero]

My eyes are sweaty with respect.

[@lunallama9058]

Same here sister.

[@lesliecalhoun8095]

me too

[@naludragneel5371]

I remember him and decided to see where he is now. I'm glad that girl changed his life for the better.😊

[@Ray19888]

I remember this story when it 1st came out, I cried then and now. So beautiful.

[@user-dv4rh2my1x]

That's a little girl well raised. You can see her genuine love for Dan when she looked up in grief.

[@stephanielaschke1677]

His wife sent an angel to hold his hand till he was ready to crossover. Bless the little girl she would have been heart broken. There friendship all started by one hug

[@winstonsmiths2449]

Cried, crying, happy! How special. The look on my fellow old guy's face spoke volumes of what that little girl did for him.

[@blackstrand]

How strange, it's raining inside my room. Rest in peace old person

[@canoslo6126]

Glad it wasn't just me!

[@brandon1234]

Fullmetal_alchemist

[@noahpaulos5931]

God send the old man an angel,Nora, may rest his soul,

[@wolffgang101]

This is wonderful. She will always remember him. Now that he is with his wife he'll have a wonderful story to tell her.

[@BriLovesKirra]

Aw that was so beautiful what you said and so true. It makes me happy to know that little girl made him feel loved in his last years of life

[@Chrysalis52]

Tears, tears, tears!! I have a dear friend, 86 years old, whom I met 2 years ago who also had just lost his wife, we've become very close friends, I met him at a hardware store after recognizing him as a neighbor that lived a mile away ( we had just moved to that rural neighborhood). He was suffering from depression from the loss of his wife too. I bring him a nice hot dinner once a week that lasts him several days. He is now one of my closest buddies, he always says I don't know what I did to deserve you and I say "you've done so many good things for so many people, this is God's way of paying you back" (he was a former pastor). I don't know how much longer he'll be around, I hope for quite some time but this story reminded me of my best buddy, he does as much for me as he says I do for him. Friendships come in all shapes, sizes and ages and can happen to anyone if we just take the time to get to know each other! Thank goodness for this sweet little angel girl who blessed this man's life! They'll be friends into the eternities!!

[@HypnoSwag]

Oh no.... I feared this day would eventually come. I know that poor girl is heartbroken.

[@elizabethsohler4149]

She will be OK. Dan and his wife are watching over her and she has special favor with God b/c she was such a blessing to him.

[@salted_pickle3505]

At least he got 3 years with his best freind R.I.P "Old person"

[@walnut9472]

That man will remember those 3 years after his death too .

[@IAmSuzyQ]

We need a lot more of this, especially these days. "Smile at everyone you pass, that just might be the only bit of sunshine in someone's day." -My grandma, who is the sweetest, smartest, and most caring human, to have ever lived. (If I do say so myself.😉)

[@beverlyjean2237]

@ Suzi Q A smile from somebody does brighten my day, makes me feel good then. Also, when I smile at someone, I can see how much it means to them, as well. 😊

[@Fly00kk]

I believe in that too. And it changed me!

[@beverlyjean2237]

@@Fly00kk I remember an especially sweet looking elderly lady, I couldn't resist smiling at. Her cute face simply glowed with happiness + a smile back. It was a beautiful moment to me.

[@Fly00kk]

Beverly Jean wow! That is so amazing and special! After i read pollyanna, when i was younger, i decided to smile more, and always smile for others. It changed my life!

[@elizabethsohler4149]

Your gram was lucky to have you.

[@chefcook09]

She really taught us how to look out for elders and love them.

[@thecoconut4569]

She grew to be his little granddaughter ;(

[@jeansarge6848]

"You don't know for quite a while I have been this happy."

[@cynthiapowers3469]

hes with his wife now in the arms of Jesus.And that childs love comforted him till he went home,bless her heart and god speed his soul

[@Langley_Ackerman19]

Can't stop crying. I'm so glad he got to spend 4 years of his life with Nora. I too missed my grandma. She passed away last year and I couldn't even visit her because of the lockdowns.

[@Crazycooco]

I know how you feel. My grandfather died 10 months ago and my grandmother died 6 months after his death.

[@hearttoheart4me]

@@Crazycooco So sorry for your extreme sad lose to your family.

[@mikescott6897]

"Hi old person" will never leave my mind I remember when this story came out Mr. Dan I hope you and your wife are happy in heaven god bless this little girl and her family

[@jonathanmoran8932]

That’s Mister Rogers right their. Know we have the ability to love and to be loved! Sometimes to do so we need to step outside our routine. Love to you.

[@1dallasstarsfan]

Poor baby girl was trying so hard not to cry. Brought tears to me eyes. Good job mom for teaching your daughter compassion.

[@lonelylionsingle7582]

She gave him a reason to live his final years with her unconditional love that only a child can give...bless that girl & her mom to blessing a stranger with love & kindness...R.I.P. Dan Peterson

[@latashar3266]

What a blessing their friendship was to him. I would imagine he's in heaven with his wife smiling down on her. God bless!

[@multifandomperson9341]

I used to follow their story. I've just realised he had passed away. Condolences to the girl. I'm sorry it's a little late.

[@Thetraveller411]

People are so so SCARED of strangers saying hi to their kids yet this girl will remember this old guy as her best friend for the rest of her LIFE ‼️👀🥺😢💔😇

[@nackenowhitter5130]

A story that causes me to reflect. Everyone needs a friend, reach out to someone. Sometimes the right response can give someone hope.

[@kevinm.8682]

I cried when I first saw the story of the girl who brightened the days of a stranger, and I'm crying now. RIP Dan, and Nora, you are a beautiful soul.

[@concentratecorner1744]

he passed the day after seeing her.. he was holding on for that last meeting. Then he was at peace... those parents are raising that child right. God bless her and that family, he is looking over her as an angel thats for sure

[@4U2C-xq9wt]

I've seen this so many times and it never gets old.

[@S-uuuu]

So now I'm crying like a little kid 😭

[@BabsLongfellow]

Cried like a baby when I first saw this story, cried today. Try and make a difference in the life of someone else in remembrance of Dan Peterson and his sweet buddy Nora. God bless them both.

[@athapa01]

This teared me up the first time. And it's no different today . A few kind words love and respect goes a long way . He may be gone but they remain in each other's heart forever ❤️

[@arf2847]

My condolences to little Nora. May her best friend rest in peace. 🙏

[@holylandfan3275]

Here is something I wrote several years ago. It fits perfectly. For those told they are not alone, will feel they are not alone. For those told they are loved, will feel they are loved. God sent that little girl to him. May God be with her through this difficult time.

[@2plus2equals59]

*Daniel Ray Peterson* Augusta, GA-Dr. Daniel Ray Peterson entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2020. Born in Eli, NE, Dr. Peterson lived the last twenty years of his life in the Augusta area. He was a beloved and exceptional mathematics professor and administrator at several colleges. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a pilot and loved flying and he also loved to garden. Dr. Peterson was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Peterson and Rachel Garner Peterson and his wives Mary Parker Peterson and Norma Jean Peterson. He is survived by his sons Keith Peterson of California, Gary Peterson of Florida (Chrissy); his daughters Kerri Thole of California (Ken), Julie Surles of Georgia, Janie Ross of Georgia (Brent), Stephanie Bailey of South Carolina (Wayne); 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one brother; two sisters and dear friend Norah Wood.

[@joycesumer6073]

May this family continue to have more soul friends like Nora.

[@wenyma5349]

Oh so sweet that her name was mentioned.

[@trevorjames7490]

It is so sweet,, ♥️ this story will never fade.

[@TR4zest]

29 relatives listed. How many were in that service?

[@katiea2228]

Weny Ma I was reading that, just waiting for it to say something about Norah 🥺

[@commess1]

A "chance" encounter? Sounds like God to me.

[@paulabrown5243]

You are so right, God put these two souls together.

[@allsmilez13]

Absolutely!

[@hoodatheist5549]

@@allsmilez13 man ya'll nuts, ya'll always think ya'll know what a god can be thinking.

[@dhurley8522]

There are no chance encounters 🙏🏻❤️

[@evaniceface]

Mhm.

[@KnowYourselfIsOnlyWay]

She is an angel ❤

[@scott-nq7se]

I'm so sad that Nora lost her friend and so glad that Dan found her when he did I've followed this story like everyone else and it seems to me the world needed this RIP Dan.