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Pluvious

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Wed Feb 14, 2024, 01:39 PM Feb 14

A diabetic in crisis pulls up to the Burger King order window... [View all]

Last edited Wed Feb 14, 2024, 06:53 PM - Edit history (1)

A shared story retweeted (reXed?) by Heather Thomas today on Twitter, I am just sharing it here

Wednesday afternoon I was driving west on I-40 when my blood sugar dropped to a dangerous level. Luckily a Burger King restaurant was at the upcoming exit. As I stumbled through placing my order I mentioned to the voice on the speaker that I was diabetic and in need of food. Low blood sugar makes it difficult to think or act. I pulled up to the first window in order to pay for my food.

I was shocked to see Burger King employee Tina Hardy running toward the front of my car. She squeezed between the front of my car and the building just to bring me a small serving of ice cream. Tina later explained that her husband was also diabetic and she could tell that I needed help. After paying I pulled up to Tina’s window where she gave me my food. She instructed me to park across the driveway so that she could keep an eye on me until I felt better.

After eating I waited for a break in business so that I could return to Tina’s window. I then took this picture and spoke with Tina’s supervisor, telling him what she did for me. If you appreciate what this special woman did please share this story. Hopefully Tina Hardy will receive the recognition that she truly deserves from the public and from the big bosses at Burger King.”




Source: https://x.com/fopminui/status/1757518504075411721?
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Angels among us. calimary Feb 14 #1
Wow, way to go Tina MLAA Feb 14 #2
I am so glad you decided to turn off into BK and she was there for you. Heartwarming story! dameatball Feb 14 #3
Please note that the OP has stated it is a shared story from another source, niyad Feb 14 #25
Oops. I see it now, thanks. dameatball Feb 15 #41
K&R onecaliberal Feb 14 #4
These are the real Americans. Media needs to try some feel good, people are nice stories. LakeArenal Feb 14 #5
Beautiful job Tina! Hope22 Feb 14 #6
Beautiful Tina. Jakes Progress Feb 14 #7
Thank you for this. Glad all is well Joinfortmill Feb 14 #8
You got lucky. A soda would have acted MOMFUDSKI Feb 14 #9
See post 25 niyad Feb 14 #26
I had a low of 42 while in the hospital. I didn't even know it. rsdsharp Feb 14 #34
Jelly beans in your pocket and the glovebox of your car. Aussie105 Feb 15 #42
This lady is an angel and took great care of this man LetMyPeopleVote Feb 14 #10
I am hypoglycemic, normally not a problem. Years ago, during a rather niyad Feb 14 #31
Wow, that's quite a story ! Pluvious Feb 14 #38
Normally when I travel, I keep drinks and crackers and fruit, and things like niyad Feb 14 #40
I have snacks in my desk at the office in case of hypoglycemia LetMyPeopleVote Feb 16 #44
Tina is a bright light. StarryNite Feb 14 #11
Hero and angel! colorado_ufo Feb 14 #12
That person in crisis is lucky there are still some Tinas in this world. quaint Feb 14 #13
Thank you Tina. Folks like you are the reason I refuse to give up on the human race. Tarheel_Dem Feb 14 #14
Wonderful story Demovictory9 Feb 14 #15
What a wonderful story about caring for a total stranger. people Feb 14 #16
So awesome you credited her. pandr32 Feb 14 #17
K&R Blue Owl Feb 14 #18
Fantastic yankee87 Feb 14 #19
She is your hero wendyb-NC Feb 14 #20
see post 25 niyad Feb 14 #27
My husband is T1. I'm grateful for people like mzmolly Feb 14 #21
Humanity, There is Still Hope Camaromjr Feb 14 #22
Yea Rebecca! Jean Genie Feb 14 #23
Thank God for such wonderful people, especially in times like today, when all news seems bad, that SWBTATTReg Feb 14 #24
All blessing to Tina for knowing what to do, and doing it. niyad Feb 14 #28
Amazing Tina! leighbythesea2 Feb 14 #29
You and me both! niyad Feb 14 #32
Ah! A salute to you for the management of it leighbythesea2 Feb 14 #35
X 1000!! Glad you were ok and She was there with the knowledge. Evolve Dammit Feb 14 #30
see post 25. niyad Feb 14 #33
My wife is insulin-dependent diabetic AverageOldGuy Feb 14 #36
That's some excellent advice ! Pluvious Feb 14 #39
my mom's pastor's wife just died after being in a diabetic coma for days. i have type 2 in the family. pansypoo53219 Feb 14 #37
Wow IbogaProject Feb 15 #43
Really love seeing this - my son is a type 1 diabetic GoodRaisin Feb 17 #45
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