Boy Gifts Mum GH₵108 At Airport Before Boarding Flight To School, Warms Her Heart
- Caroline Gikunda admitted she broke down after he young son gifted her a GH₵108 note on his way to school at the airport
- The young man gave his mother from Malindi the money as a token of appreciation to her for being a loving mum
- The post moved several social media users as they flocked to the comment section to praise the boy
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A young boy has made his mum emotional following his thoughtful and selfless act of kindness.
Source: UGC
Caroline Gikunda, the young boy's proud mum, took to social media to express her motherly delight in her son.
Boarding flight at Malindi International Airport
She noted her son was resuming school and had escorted him to Malindi International Airport to catch a flight.
"I escorted this gentleman to the airport, and while saying bye, he squeezed a KSh 1,000 (GH₵108) note in my palm and said...
'From the gifts I received at my pre-birthday party. Happy Mothers' Day belated to the world's best mama'...," part of the heartwarming post read.
Gikunda admitted she was overwhelmed by emotions as she shed a tear following her son's gesture.
Her son was in his full school uniform and had a travelling bag as he looked ready to return to school.
Caroline Gikunda smiling after son's gesture
"If you meet me smiling at the storm today, just know that son turned best friend made my day.
Go ye and learn," he said.
In a brief interview with TUKO.co.ke, the joyful mother hoped the post would encourage women, especially single mums.
"I truly hope this inspires someone, especially mothers who are raising kids alone," she noted.
Social media reactions
The post moved several social media users as they flooded the comment section to react.
Peter Maina Nderitu:
"He is learning the African way. May he grow wiser and wiser."
Purity Gikunda:
"He is a rare gem. I thank God every day for the man he is becoming. May God shower you with blessings and wisdom, son!❤❤❤."
Beatrice Kiragu:
"That man is clever and loving. May God's blessings and protection be upon him always."
Cicilliah Kwamboka:
"The best feeling ever ❤️."
Martha Tsisika
"The best gift ever a son can give her lovely mum, given he's a student, hugs our wise man for loving mama that much."
Titus Mutwiri:
"He has become a great man."
Soldiers go to celebrate colleague at university
Separately, YEN.com.gh reported that some soldiers were seen at a university when they were celebrating with one of their own who had just finished school.
In a heartwarming video trending on TikTok, the man was seen taking the salute from his military friends.
Other students watched as the soldiers performed on campus to honour their friend who was graduating.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
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