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Showing Original Post only (View all)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 Tinas 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 Tinas window. I then took this picture and spoke with Tinas 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.
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 Tinas 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 Tinas window. I then took this picture and spoke with Tinas 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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I am so glad you decided to turn off into BK and she was there for you. Heartwarming story!
dameatball
Feb 14
#3
These are the real Americans. Media needs to try some feel good, people are nice stories.
LakeArenal
Feb 14
#5
Thank you Tina. Folks like you are the reason I refuse to give up on the human race.
Tarheel_Dem
Feb 14
#14
Thank God for such wonderful people, especially in times like today, when all news seems bad, that
SWBTATTReg
Feb 14
#24