“I’d like to pay the balance for the family who just left.” My dad’s words stopped the Walmart employee mid-keystroke. My dad, Kimber, was a blue-collar machinist providing for a wife and three kids. Although we always had our basic needs met, we didn’t often have extra money, but when we did, my dad was sure to share it with others less fortunate than us.

That Christmas, my dad had gotten a small bonus, and he was bouncing with happiness as we went to pay off the gifts he’d put on layaway (an in-store way to pay for something in installments, taking it home after the balance is paid in full). While waiting in line, we noticed a tired, young mom with two little ones putting a bundle of toys on layaway. It was no surprise that when we got to the counter, my dad’s bonus was going to help he

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