Little boy checks on 78-year-old grandma 5 times every day. He never knew what he meant to her

All of us have strong bonds with family and have made friends at school and even at the workplace, but sometimes people form wholesome relationships with strangers based on simple yet thoughtful acts. A woman named Darrien Middleton recounted a similar story about her late grandmother Wilma and a neighbor named Caleb who was 7 years old back then, as per Love What Matters. She explained that her grandmother had been diagnosed with lung cancer and later on with breast cancer.

Tackling multiple health issues, she found hope in a 7-year-old boy who lit up her life with the simplest gesture that became a prized memory for both families. Middleton mentioned that her grandmother lived away from her and despite frequent efforts to get her to move in, she refused. Wilma was content with her home, routine and her porch. Moreover, she was surrounded by neighbors who had nothing but love for her. Middleton then shared how she got to know Caleb in her post, which was reposted by The Inspireist on Facebook. She described him as a young little fellow sitting with Wilma, engrossed in a conversation. The woman recalled how Wilma and the boy met for the first time over a home-cooked meal before he started visiting Wilma regularly. 

The duo have been friends for quite some time and Caleb, purely out of love, visits Wilma and helps in whatever way he can. His reason behind doing the same was to check up on her and ensure that she was fine. “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. The conversations I’ve had with him are so heartwarming and touching," Middleton wrote. She added that the duo became best friends and looked forward to seeing each other.

In the post, she mentioned how Caleb was ready to help Wilma with her appointments and more, as best as he could. “Caleb has been coming to see her persistently for a couple of years now but especially since she’s been sick,” she wrote. All Middleton can do is be grateful for Caleb and share his story with all. The bond of love, understanding, kindness, and thoughtfulness the little boy rendered for Wilma has left many speechless. “Caleb is a stand-out kid who has been handed a difficult situation and he has helped my grandmother through hers. She lights up when she talks about it!” she exclaimed.

"Almost every time I think about his story and his heart, I want to tear up. My nana is so attached to him and the bond they have is incredible,” she remarked. “I know for certain it has helped her on her hardest days. I hope one day he realizes the impact he has left on her life and mine as well,” she added. In the post, Middleton shared an update revealing that her grandmother had passed away a few years later. Nevertheless, she doesn’t cease to be grateful to Caleb for his overwhelming support and love.