HE WOULDN’T LET GO OF THE CHICKEN—AND I DIDN’T HAVE THE HEART TO TELL HIM WHY SHE WAS MISSING YESTERDAY

Nugget, a stray chicken, became Finn’s lifeline after his mom left, bringing back his smile and appetite. Barefoot, he’d chat with her daily, sharing school tales. She followed him loyally, waiting by the porch. When Nugget vanished, Finn was devastated, clutching her photo as he cried. Miraculously, she returned the next morning, muddy but alive, with a red ribbon and a tag reading, “Returned. She chose to come back.” Finn held her tight,

skipping school to keep her close. An elderly woman arrived, claiming Nugget, explaining she’d freed her from a garden fence and returned her, knowing she belonged to someone. She gave Finn a book about a bird finding home, affirming his bond with Nugget. The next day, Finn went to school, waving at Nugget with a smile. This story shows how small acts of kindness, like returning a chicken, can restore hope and highlight the power of connection in tough times. Share this if it touched you. (