Boy looks after elderly neighbor.

Kid Routinely Visits his Elderly Neighbor for a Sweet Reason

When Darrien Middleton visited her grandmother, she found out something special about her grandmother's neighbor boy named Caleb.

Most of the kids these days, are more focused on playing video games and texting their friends than worried about their elderly neighbors.

That isn’t the case for this boy, Caleb. He visits his elderly neighbor each day to make sure she wakes up from her naps and to just check on her general well being.

The boy who visits Darrien’s grandmother.

The elderly woman was diagnosed with two different types of cancer. So Darrien, as a loving granddaughter asked her "nana" to move in with her, but she refused.

Darrien says that her grandma just loves to be in her own home and around her neighbors. Darrien explained that her grandma’s neighborhood isn’t the best and most people would not understand why she loves it so much. 

Darrien says that’s what makes the story so special. She recently found out why her grandma loves her neighbors so much.

Darrien with her “nana”.

She posted a photo on social media and wrote:

“Caleb, the boy in the picture, is 7-years-old and in 1st grade. His grandmother lives directly next door to mine and is one neighbor she is especially close with. They have lived next to each other for as long as I can remember. The first time Nama and Caleb ever interacted was over an extra plate of food Nana had made and given to him. You would have thought Nana had given him a $100 bill. He was so grateful and thankful for a steak dinner.”

“Caleb has recently moved in with his grandmother and his dad, along with his two other brothers. Prior to this, he was over there almost every day, and just like his grandmother, has visited and checked on Nana frequently. The day I took the picture of them on the porch was the first day I really got to interact with him and get to know this genuine and kind young man.

Caleb

“He doesn’t come from much, but you can tell he has been raised on love. This kid deserves the love he has received from this post. He stands out from the norm and brings so much joy into everyone’s life he is around. I am so thankful for him and the love he has shown my grandmother. I know for certain it has helped her on her hardest days. He will never know how much I truly appreciate him. I hope one day he realizes the impact he has left on her life and mine as well.”

Darrien is at peace knowing that a loving kid like Caleb is watching over her "nana".

Now, she knows why her grandma doesn’t want to leave the neighborhood. 

Darrien’s post on social media.

Darrien hopes that her post will show everyone that there are still good in this world, and love is not just given by our kin, but also those not related by blood.

She also asked for prayers for grandmother, as well.

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”

- Dalai Lama XIV