Widow who was invited to eat with strangers: “I think God sent me there”

For barbecue lovers, Brad’s Bar-B-Que in Oxford, Alabama, is heaven on Earth. But 80-year-old Eleanor Baker said her visit here earlier this month was especially divine. Steve Hartman reports.

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[rosalinawebster]

That fella is A LOT smarter than he gives himself credit for...

[paulvece]

"I'm not smart" says the guy in his 20s who already figured out what's most important in life.

[mistynightlight]

The fact that she took them in as honorary grandchildren and they took her as their honorary grandmother is the best

[cynthiabakerwoodard]

We keep forgetting that there are many kids like this out there. It’s just not what we are shown enough.

[aimsteadygaming]

The parents did a good job raising those kids!!

[brentmadison]

Anyone else binge watching heart warming stories?

[MarshaABranch]

The way her energy and her countenance changed when she went back to see them is EVERYTHING!!! It's like she found life again. Absolutely beautiful.

[bivegeteshemarodriguekevin]

He did change the world with his kindness. His kindness made him friends with the lady and he got to show us how to be kind.

[bimbongromano]

“Im not rich, not famous, not smart either and cant be president but its right to be kind..we can make the world a better place to live.. “ what a humble man you are Sir

[aashamoushum]

I love how one of the men said “we saw an older woman” instead of old woman. Very respectful!

[jbo]

Instead of bad news stories, we need more of this.

[rmrglobalproductionsinc]

The young man said that he’s not rich. He’s probably one of the richest people on this planet with the big old heart that he has God bless them, and God bless their new Granny.

[inquirer]

Fine bunch of young men. Their parents should be proud of them.

[loki]

He’s wrong. He is rich. In kindness. Money couldn’t buy that experience they had.

[pirut]

That man is rich with compassion and that’s all he needs 🥰

[Tker]

"Our sympathy never solves anything". Words to remember.

[cundie]

HE IS ACTUALLY MUCH SMARTER THAN HE THINKS, BECAUSE WITH HIS ATTITUDE HE COULD CHANGE THE

[CalvinK]

Three young men raised right. No color barriers, no age difference mattered, just kindness. World needs more of this so much.

[JacquelineSwaimBrown]

I’ve been a widow for over 5 years my husband and I had 38 years together 3 kids and 12 grandchildren! I don’t see my family as much as I’d like and try not to ask them to do anything which leads me to feeling lonely! I don’t go out to dinner because I’m uncomfortable being alone These young men are sweet and kind and I wish I had someone like them in my life She’s lucky as they are as well

[TheCowgirlNiamh]

He may not change the world but he changed her world! Lovely young men 🥰