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Brody Ridder’s Best Day: The Impact of Kindness

Ridder received an exciting text message from her son the following day.

Brody Ridder posed for a photo with his new friends.
Courtesy Cassandra Ridder

“Facebook this,” he said, and included a picture he’d taken of his now filled yearbook.

Ridder explained, “He had messages from eighth graders and even 11th graders.”

And those kids who went out of their way to fill up Brody’s yearbook with encouraging messages really made Brody’s day.

Just some of the messages that filled Brody's yearbook.
Courtesy of Cassandra Ridder

“Brody’s exact words to me were, ‘This is the best day ever,’” she said. “Some kids even put their phones for Brody to contact them.”

Some of the messages Brody received were:

“Brody — you are the kindest little kid. You are so loved. Don’t listen to the kids that tell you different.”

“Brody – You are literally so sweet and I hope you have the best seventh grade ever.”

“You are amazing…”

“Hey Brody never stop being you…”

“Hey buddy, never change, never put your head down.”

“He dude. You’re freakin awesome. Stay that way.”

Watch Brody talk about the impact on him, as well as some of the high schoolers who stepped in, on this news report:

These kids who stepped up are wonderful examples for us, and for our kids, to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Jessica Sausto
Jessica Sausto
Jessica Sausto is a longtime writer and editor of Christian resources, news, and information.

5-Year-Old Boy’s Quick Thinking Saves His Mother’s Life After a Hiking Accident in Idaho

In a remarkable display of bravery and quick thinking, a 5-year-old boy named Colton Franks recently played a crucial role in saving his mother's life after a horrifying hiking accident in Idaho.

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One mother, Joann Bogard, knows these dangers all too well and has made it her mission to protect other children from the same fate as her son, Mason, who tragically died in viral "Blackout Challenge." 

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