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An unexpected gesture of kindness changed a grieving barista’s Mother’s Day
A Starbucks barista in Little Rock, Arkansas had a memorable shift last month thanks to her cheerful demeanor and the kindness of a customer.
Courtney Crawford was working an early morning shift at the coffee shop when a customer who seemed to be having a rough start to the day came.
Determined to lift the customer’s spirits, Crawford managed to put a smile on the woman’s face. This simple act sparked an unexpected and profound gesture of gratitude.
In a video she posted on social media, Crawford said the customer left her a note – signed “the Groggy Woman at 5 a.m.” – that included a heartfelt message.
“You were the first face I saw this morning and you really brightened my day,” the note said, according to Crawford. “I’m sure you are exhausted because life, right? That’s all of us. But you deserve to know you made a difference in someone’s day today just by being kind.”
With the note, the customer included a $200 tip.
But what the customer probably didn’t realize was how deeply her gift would impact Crawford – it came at a moment when she needed it the most. This weekend marks her first Mother’s Day without her mother Tammy, who passed away last June after a battle with cancer.
The $200 tip will now allow Crawford to purchase an urn she had not been able to afford.
“I decided that I was going to buy the urn that I have been looking at and bring my mom home for Mother’s Day,” Crawford said in the video.
Crawford, who works three jobs to make ends meet, told “CBS Mornings” lead national correspondent David Begnaud that she is thankful and hopes to one day reconnect with the woman who showed her such kindness.
“If she ever has a day where she thinks she doesn’t matter where she thinks she doesn’t have an impact on the world, I would like to be the reminder that says yes you do,” Crawford said. “And you will never stop having an impact on the world because I will be able to look at my mantel every day and smile because my mom’s looking at me.”
This story is part of “CBS Mornings'” segment “Dear David,” which highlights feel-good stories about regular people doing extraordinary things. If you have a story, email “CBS Mornings” lead national correspondent David Begnaud at DeadDavid@cbsnews.com.
Begnaud is encouraging anyone who knows the generous customer to reach out to him via email or social media.
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Kamala Harris will speak with “60 Minutes” tomorrow. Here’s what to know for the interview.
Voters will get the chance to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday as she presents her case for why she should be president in a “60 Minutes” election special.
For decades, “60 Minutes” has featured both Republican and Democratic nominees for presidents, but this year, former President Donald Trump backed out after previously indicating he would be on the show. Correspondent Scott Pelley, who’d been set to interview Trump, will instead travel to Arizona’s Maricopa County, home to more than 60% of Arizona’s voters and a critical battleground in a key swing state.
One thing is certain about the election; with the U.S. deeply involved in both the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, whoever wins on Nov. 5 will become a wartime president.
What Harris will discuss
Israel’s war started one year ago after Hamas launched a surprise terror attack and correspondent Bill Whitaker will discuss the ongoing war with Harris.
Harris will also discuss the economy, immigration, her record as vice president and the differences between herself and Trump.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz will also appear.
Whitaker joined the Democratic ticket on the campaign trail this week to gain insight into their platform’s priorities and values, and what the candidates believe voters should know.
Why Trump pulled out of the “60 Minutes” interview
Leading up to the candidate hour, Trump, through campaign spokespeople, was the first candidate to accept the “60 Minutes” request to be interviewed for the special, according to CBS News. It had been agreed that both candidates would receive equal time during the broadcast.
Trump last sat down with 60 Minutes in 2020. He walked out during the interview with Lesley Stahl. Trump referenced the incident on Tuesday night at a Milwaukee press conference when asked about his decision not to participate in the Oct. 7 “60 Minutes” election special.
“Well, right now, I went to – they came to me and would like me to do an interview, but first I want to get an apology, because the last time I did an interview with them, if you remember, they challenged me on the computer,” Trump said. “They said the ‘laptop from hell’ was from Russia, and I said it wasn’t from Russia. It was from Hunter, and I never got an apology, so I’m sort of waiting. I’d love to do ’60 Minutes.’ I do everything.”
The Republican nominee for president emphasized that he felt he was owed an apology from “60 Minutes.”
“Let’s see if they do it. I wouldn’t mind doing 60,” Trump continued. “I’ve done ’60 Minutes’ a lot.”
In a statement on Tuesday, Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung said that Trump’s team had not agreed to an interview.
“Fake News,” Cheung said in a post on X. “60 Minutes begged for an interview, even after they were caught lying about Hunter Biden’s laptop back in 2020. There were initial discussions, but nothing was ever scheduled or locked in. They also insisted on doing live fact checking, which is unprecedented.”
Previous Trump, Harris appearances on 60 Minutes
Trump previously sat down with “60 Minutes'” Mike Wallace in 1985, Pelley in 2015 and Lesley Stahl twice in 2016, first in July of that year and then again in November of 2016. He also spoke with Stahl again in 2018 and 2020.
Harris previously sat down with Whitaker last year. She also was interviewed by Norah O’Donnell, “CBS Evening News” anchor and “60 Minutes” contributing correspondent, in 2020.
How to watch the “60 Minutes” election special
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