A Lightning Strike Took Everything. Then A Little Boy Handed His Dad His Life Savings
A lightning strike took everything. Then a little boy handed his dad his life savings. The dad was so touched by his 9-year-old's generosity.
Casey Pettus was driving in Utah when his work truck with all of his tools was struck by lightning. He was able to get out of the vehicle just in time before it caught on fire, but the truck and none of his tools are salvageable.
He had noticed one of his tires was leaking air and was on the phone with his brother, who urged him to pull over and get help.
"I was like, no, I can make it to the tire store," Casey recalled. “Then, just as we're talking... boom! I just get rocked."
It took him a few moments to realize that his vehicle must have been struck by lightning. He was completely unharmed.
His Son’s Touching Response
When he got home that day, his 9-year-old son handed him money that he had saved from taking out neighbors’ trash. He had been saving for a dirtbike, but wanted to help his dad get new tools after the lightning strike took everything. At the time, both father and son were in tears.
Casey did not accept the money, but was so touched by what his son did. It meant more to him than the money ever could. As any parent would be, he is very proud of his son.
"In the midst of the chaos and the crazy stories and the very real dramatic things that happen to us in life, there are those sweet souls that can instantly bring light and joy into your life," he said. "He's one of them, and that was a moment that we had.”
After a lightning strike took everything, it’s great to know that this dad had a great support system.
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A lightning strike took everything. Then a little boy handed his dad his life savings. The dad was so touched by his 9-year-old's generosity.
Casey Pettus was driving in Utah when his work truck with all of his tools was struck by lightning. He was able to get out of the vehicle just in time before it caught on fire, but the truck and none of his tools are salvageable.
He had noticed one of his tires was leaking air and was on the phone with his brother, who urged him to pull over and get help.
"I was like, no, I can make it to the tire store," Casey recalled. “Then, just as we're talking... boom! I just get rocked."
It took him a few moments to realize that his vehicle must have been struck by lightning. He was completely unharmed.
His Son’s Touching Response
When he got home that day, his 9-year-old son handed him money that he had saved from taking out neighbors’ trash. He had been saving for a dirtbike, but wanted to help his dad get new tools after the lightning strike took everything. At the time, both father and son were in tears.
Casey did not accept the money, but was so touched by what his son did. It meant more to him than the money ever could. As any parent would be, he is very proud of his son.
"In the midst of the chaos and the crazy stories and the very real dramatic things that happen to us in life, there are those sweet souls that can instantly bring light and joy into your life," he said. "He's one of them, and that was a moment that we had.”
After a lightning strike took everything, it’s great to know that this dad had a great support system.
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A Prayer for Your Family’s New School Year - Your Daily Prayer - October 13
As parents, one of the most important things we can help our children remember is their foundation of faith and their commitment to God.
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