Desperate single mum posts thanks to a stranger who left her a huge tip and ‘saved Christmas’ for her kids
Single mum Trisha Murphy was so touched by the generosity of a stranger that she took to Facebook to share the story
A SINGLE mum, who works as a waitress, was blown away when a kind stranger "saved Christmas" for her and her family by leaving an extremely generous tip.
Trisha Murphy, from Maine, United States, had been having a difficult time making ends meet after her car was towed just before Christmas leaving her with a huge bill.
In a message uploaded to Facebook she explained that she was "so stressed she could barely function".
The heart-warming post has been liked almost 5,000 times and been shared more than 1,300 times.
In the post she said: "I couldn't even concentrate at work. Regardless, I painted on a smile and acted like it was just another day.
"Work was terribly dead and I thought for sure, I was screwed! I got this table, 3 men."
She went on to explain that by the demeanor of the men, she assumed she would just get an average tip from them.
She continued: "The older of the three kept asking me about Christmas. I just told him I'm in it for my kids, but besides that, I don't really get into it all that much.
"He joked that he'd come be Santa. I (like every other waitress) led him to believe I was married and kept on with pleasant, yet safely distant, conversation."
But as the situation progressed it became clear that he wasn't joking about the idea of becoming Santa Claus for her and her family.
She explained: "When I gave him the bill, he told me I had to cash him out. I let him know that the hostess does that.
"He insisted I go to the register and cash him out. I thought it a little odd, but obliged anyway.
"When he put his card in, he had a huge, ear to ear, smile. The receipt printed and I almost collapsed!"
She explained that she had tears in her eyes when she looked up to thank her generous benefactor.
She continued: "He just smiled again and said 'Merry Christmas dear', and almost danced out of the restaurant.
"He came back in to make sure I didn't have a heart attack. I still might!
"I don't know this man's name, but I hope he realizes that he literally saved Christmas for my children and I! Good people do still exist. Yesterday was the day I met Santa!"
Trisha wasn't the only person touched by his kindness, people were quick to comment on the generous gift.
One person said: "This is a Christmas miracle!! Absolutely amazing!"
And another simply said: "This made me cry!!!!"
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