Pizza has to be one of the most comforting foods ever invented. I’m sure each and every one of us has a favorite pizza joint and a wealth of memories associated with it. For me, it’s Alessio’s Pizza. Whenever we’d get a half-day at school, my friends and I would walk over there and grab a slice for lunch. The cheese was gooey, the pepperoni were crisp, and the crust was just right…
Those were some great days.
All this to say that a simple pizza can make a person very happy – and that’s exactly what this story is about.
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Meet the Julie and Rich Morgan. They had recently planned a trip back to their old stomping grounds in Battle Creek, MI to grab a slice from their favorite pizza joint, Steve’s. Early in their relationship, when their wallets were much thinner, Steve’s had been their go-to spot for a cheap dinner. It also happened to be the best pizza they’d ever tasted.
But their plans were unexpectedly cut short by a trip to the ICU.
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It was a simple request. A text or a card…just something to let Rich know that the crew at Steve’s was thinking of him.
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But one of the managers at Steve’s decided that was not enough.
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Dalton Shaffer is only 18 years old, but he understands the power of a pizza made with love. Instead of simply sending a text or a card, he did the incredible.
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After delivering the pizza to Julie’s father, Dalton refused to sleep at their house or even accept a single dollar. He didn’t even want the story to get out. He simply wanted to help a couple going through one of the most difficult things two people can face.
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The next morning, Rich and Julie woke up to find two of their favorite pies waiting for them in the kitchen. What a lovely surprise!
And all because one humble man decided to deliver a pizza in the middle of the night.
