A little girl has made a big difference in the lives of these senior citizens. How she did it will surprise you and also probably bring a tear or two to your eyes. Watch this short but heartwarming clip to see what this young woman did that brought these elderly people a lot of joy and comfort.

The world is often a dark, unforgiving and unkind place. Most people are only concerned about themselves, fulfilling their needs and wants, and completely disregard everyone else. This selfish, self-centered, dog-eat-dog mentality is prevalent and can easily be seen nearly everywhere we look and go.

Sadly, as a result of this selfish, self-centered mentality that is so pervasive and ever-increasing, often the most vulnerable members of society are forgotten and tossed aside. Most elderly individuals are yearning for someone, anyone, to pay a little bit of attention to them. Simply sitting down and spending a few moments with them would more than likely do wonders, brightening their entire day, maybe even their week or whole month.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a young woman, 11-year-old Ruby, approached several residents in a nursing home, sat down with them, pen and notepad in hand, and asked a rather odd question.

“If you could have any three things, what would they be?” the young woman asked.

As the residents replied, she recorded their answers. What she found shocked her. She admits that she thought they would “say like money, houses, Lamborghini.” But instead of a healthy bank account, a nice house and an expensive car, they wanted simple, practical things like an electric razor, shirts, Dr. Pepper and even Vienna sausage.

So, what was Ruby’s next step? She set out to fulfill those wishes, to make them come true. And when she did, the result was heartwarming, bound to bring a tear or two to your eye.

It just goes to show you that a little bit of kindness and empathy can go a long way.

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking everyone to his private good but keeping in mind the things of others.”