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SALT LAKE CITY — If you need a reason to smile today, we've got a few stories just for you.
The KSL.com "Make Your Week" column features uplifting stories sent in from people outside the newsroom. This week, we've got a couple stories of communities coming together in kindness, and people going out of their way to bring a smile to a stranger's face.
To share the stories that have made you smile, email them in 100 words or less to mdalrymple@ksl.com. Photos and videos are encouraged. Stories may be edited for clarity.
Soccer team raises money for opposing team's coach
Utah Soccer Alliance
Stranger pays for meal at drive-thru
Shaunta Z.
"Just had a humbling experience in the McDonald's drive-thru. All this week, I have been super stressed and irritable. Our house is under construction with no end in sight (not really, but it feels like it). Work has been busy and hot. I'm trying to plan a wedding and honeymoon.
As I was waiting for my bunless burger, I started to get impatient because the lady in front of me was taking forever to pay. After waiting a few minutes, I pulled up to the window to pay and was told the lady in front of me put $20 towards my lunch and told the cashier to give me the change.
I didn't take her change. I used the money to pay for the guy's lunch behind me and some of the guy's lunch behind him (who was also a sergeant at the prison).
Thanks, mystery lady, for not only paying for my lunch but for reminding me the world doesn't revolve around me and I need to be more patient. Things will work out."
Lemonade for emergency responders on a hot day
Grand County EMS
