I love all things Star Wars. I love the amazing stories of a galaxy, far, far away. When I was a kid my friends and is spent hours playing with our Star Wars toys. I cannot begin to count the amount of lightsaber battles I was a part of in my own back yard. This is why I had to read a story about the Chick-Fil-A in Columbus, Georgia where the employees had a galactic battle with a little boy.
The Merrikens took their entire family for “Galaxy Night” at their local Chick-Fil-A. Their 8-year-old son, Caleb, a Star Wars fan, was excited to take part in the festivities. When they arrived, Caleb, who has spinal muscular atrophy and is confined to a wheelchair found it difficult to join the other kids in the restaurant. He was excluded from the evening’s events. Caleb’s mom was willing to duel with him and asked an employee to borrow his lightsaber for a moment. Caleb and his mom went outside to battle.
As Caleb and his mom were preparing to duel they were joined by two very worthy opponents. Two Chick-Fil-A employees, dressed in Star Wars costumes, intervened. It was a battle royal and night that Caleb and his family will not soon forget.
They employees at Chick-Fil-A created a very exceptional moment for Caleb. They took time out of their busy work to make one little boy feel very special. It was an act of kindness that went far beyond a few moments of playful sword fighting. It was an opportunity to make Caleb feel welcomed and accepted. Because these two employees were aware of the situation and were willing to be part of the solution, Caleb’s night went from a bust to out of this world. This is what kindness is capable of doing. It takes a dark moment and turns it into something good.
Rev. Keith King, Online Campus Pastor
