Young Boy Buys Gift for Mom, Then Keanu Reeves Walks In and Changes Everything

young boy buys gift for Mom then Keanu Reeves walks in and changes everything where are you watching from let us know in the comments and don't forget to like share and subscribe for more inspiring stories or please complete our 1,000 subscribers it was a crisp December evening in 2013 and 12-year-old Ethan Parker had just emptied his piggy bank to buy his mom a Christmas gift he was standing in a crowded Los Angeles toy store when Keanu Reeves walked in and everything changed Ethan had been saving every coin he could find for months his mom Claire

a single mother had been his rock ever since his dad left when Ethan was just a toddler at 34 Clare worked two jobs waitressing during the day and cleaning offices at night to provide for Ethan money was always tight but Claire never let Ethan feel it she made their tiny one bed room apartment feel like a castle with her warmth laughter and Endless Love Ethan knew his mom loved Christmas Even if they never had much to spare for decorations or gifts this year he was determined to give her something special something that would make her

smile in a way he hadn't seen in a long time he had seen her pause in front of a delicate snow globe in the shop window weeks ago the kind with swirling glitter and a cozy winter scene inside she'd admired tied it briefly then walked away saying maybe someday that someday was today Ethan had counted out $17.36 all in coins and crumpled dollar bills and walked 2 miles to the store after school his heart raced as he picked up the snow globe and headed to the counter hoping it wouldn't be more expensive than the tag

he had memorized weeks ago but when he reached the cashier his face fell I'm sorry kid the cashier said almost apologetically the price went up last week it's $22 now Ethan's stomach dropped he emptied his pocket adding a few more coins to the pile but it still wasn't enough desperate he turned to leave holding back tears that's when he heard a deep voice behind him hey let me help with that Ethan turned around and froze it was Keanu Reeves he recognized the actor immediately even with the scruffy beard and baseball cap the cashier looked equally

stunned his mouth hanging open Keanu crouched down to Ethan's level a soft smile on his face you buying this for someone special Ethan nodded shyly for my mom she works a lot she she really liked it when we saw it before keanu's eyes softened and he stood up pulling out his wallet tell you what he said handing a crisp $50 bill to the cashier this one's on me and give the kid some change okay Ethan didn't know what to say he managed to quiet thank you but Keanu wasn't done you know I've got a soft

spot for moms she sounds pretty amazing what's her name Claire Ethan said keanu's smile widened well Ethan let's make sure Claire has the best Christmas ever he looked around the store for a moment then turned back to the boy mind if I help you pick out something else for her Ethan blinked in disbelief really and just like that the two of them started wandering the aisles together Ethan couldn't believe how kind and genuine Keanu was asking questions about Claire what she liked and even about Ethan's favorite things but as they walked through the store something

else started happening people began to notice customers whispered and some discreetly pulled out their phone by the time Ethan and Keanu made it to the checkout counter with a second gift a cozy scarf Keanu insisted was perfect for cla a small crowd had formed Keanu seemed unfazed he paid for everything handed the bag to Ethan and crouched down again now promise me one thing he said Ethan nodded eagerly when you give this to her tell her it's not just from you Keanu said tell her it's from someone who thinks she raised an amazing kid tears

welled up in Ethan's eyes as he clutched the bag tightly I will he whispered but just as Keanu was about to leave something unexpected happened a man in the crowd called out hey Keanu you're a legend man a ripple of Applause broke out and someone shouted can we get a photo Keanu smiled politely but looked down at Ethan want to help me escape he joked winking before before Ethan could answer another voice chimed in a woman middle-aged dressed in a sharp suit stepped forward looking straight at Keanu Mr Reeves she said her tone firm but

not unkind can I have a word keanu's expression changed slightly guarded but curious he glanced at Ethan and said hang tight for a second okay the woman pulled Keanu aside speaking in hushed tones Ethan couldn't hear what they were saying but he noticed Keanu face shift from Surprise to a thoughtful frown and then to Ethan's shock Keanu turned back toward him this time with a look of resolve Ethan he said how about we make this an even better day for your mom Ethan blinked what do you mean Keanu grinned you'll see but I'm going to

need your help what happened next would change Ethan and Claire's lives forever but at that moment all Ethan knew was that his faite favorite movie star had just made the hardest loneliest Christmas he'd ever faced feel like the beginning of something magical Keanu knelt down again his face serious now yet warm listen Ethan he began sometimes people come into your life at just the right moment I think this is one of those moments trust me Ethan nodded unsure of what Keanu meant but already feeling a strange sense of comfort in his presence the woman in

the suit who Ethan later Learned was keanu's assistant whispered something to him again Keanu glanced at her gave a small nod then turned back to Ethan before we go Keanu said his voice soft but firm tell me something about your mom what's her dream what does she love most in the world apart from you Ethan hesitated thinking his mom never really talked about herself much her life had always revolved around making sure Ethan was okay but there was one thing he remembered one thing she'd said once late at night when she thought he wasn't listening

she always wanted to be a teacher Ethan said quietly she loves kids but she couldn't finish college because of me his voice broke slightly guilt creeping in she says it's okay but I know she wishes she could have done it keanu's face softened and for a moment he seemed lost in thought then he smiled that same kind smile Ethan had seen in movies the kind that made you believe everything might just turn out okay let's make something happen for her yaah Ethan didn't know what that meant but before he could ask Keanu gently took his

hand and led him out of the store by now the crowd was buzzing some filming others calling out but Keanu expertly waved them off keeping Ethan close by his side when they stepped outside the cold air hit Ethan's face and he realized how far he was from home I should probably go back he mumbled clutching the bag with the snow globe and scarf my mom gets worried if I'm late Keanu crouched again meeting Ethan's eyes do you trust me to get you home safely Ethan nodded his faith in the actor growing with every moment Keanu

pulled out his phone made a quick call and minutes later a sleek black SUV pulled up to the curb as they drove through the city Ethan couldn't help but open up to Keanu about his life he told him about the nights his mom would come home exhausted but still make time to sit with him and read about the way she always smiled even when things were hard and about the little Christmas traditions they kept alive like watching old movies together and decorating a tiny fake tree they'd had since he was five Keanu listened intently nodding

and occasionally asking questions when Ethan met mentioned how much his mom loved keanu's movies especially the Lakehouse the actor chuckled well let's see if we can make her next favorite memory even better he said cryptically finally the SUV pulled up in front of Ethan's apartment complex Keanu walked him to the door crouching one last time to hand him the bag now remember he said this isn't just about the gifts it's about letting your mom know how much she means to you she sounds like an incredible woman Ethan nodded his heart swelling with gratitude he wanted

to say so much to thank Keanu to tell him how much this meant but before he could Keanu added oh and one more thing I'll be back tomorrow tell her to keep her afternoon free with that Keanu ruffled Ethan's hair and walked back to the waiting car leaving Ethan standing there stunned and curious inside the apartment Ethan played the gifts under their tiny tree and waited anxiously for his mom to come home when she did her face lit up at the sight of the snow globe Ethan she whispered tears welling up how did you but

before Ethan could explain he blurted out mom you need to stay home tomorrow someone special is coming Claire looked at him confused but smiling Ethan what's this about you'll see Ethan said grinning despite himself the next day arrived slowly the hours dragging as Ethan waited Claire still puzzled stayed home cleaning and tidying the small apartment despite Ethan's protests that it didn't matter at exactly 2: p.m. there was a knock at the door Ethan rushed to open it his heart racing standing there as promised was Keanu Reeves holding a large envelope in one hand and a

bouquet of simple white lies in the other CLA froze her eyes wide as she recognized him oh my God she whispered her hand flying to her mouth Keanu stepped inside with a warm smile you must be Claire he said Ethan's told me so much about you Clare blinked her cheeks flushing I I don't understand what's happening Keanu handed her the flowers first then the envelope sometimes a amazing people like you deserve a little help he said gently Clare opened the envelope with trembling hands inside was a full scholarship application already completed in her name for

a local community colleges teaching program along with it was a letter from Keanu himself offering to cover any remaining costs tuition books Child Care everything Claire's legs nearly gave out as tears streamed down her face she looked at Keanu then at Ethan who was beaming I I don't know what to say she whispered Keanu smiled say yes the world needs more people like you teaching the Next Generation Clare pulled Ethan into a tight hug her tears soaking his shoulder thank you she finally managed looking at Keanu I don't know why you'd do this for us

but thank you Keanu shook his head your son's the real hero here he loves you so much it's impossible not to want to help the moment hung heavy with emotion and for a while the three of them simply talked about dreams struggles and the unexpected kindness of strangers but deep in Ethan's heart he knew this was just the beginning of something much bigger Keanu stayed a little longer that day sitting at their tiny kitchen table and sipping tea that Claire nervously offered him the apartment was modest with peeling wallpaper and secondhand furniture but it was

filled with warmth laughter and the kind of love that money could never buy Keanu seemed to notice everything the small pile of Ethan's schoolwork on the table the neatly folded laundry Claire hadn't yet put away and the tiny well-loved Christmas tree in the corner you've done an amazing job Claire Keanu said after a while his voice calm and sincere Ethan's proof proof of that Claire smiled though her cheeks were still damp from tears I've just been doing my best he's my whole world she paused glancing at the envelope on the table but this this is

more than I ever could have dreamed of I don't even know how to thank you Keanu leaned back slightly folding his arms in thought you don't need to thank me he said just promise me you'll believe in yourself as much as Ethan believes in you you that's all the thanks I need the words struck Clare deeply and she looked at Ethan her heart swelling with pride I'll try she whispered I really will as Keanu stood to leave he turned to Ethan with a playful grin you take care of your mom okay she's one of the

good ones Ethan nodded his chest puffing out with a sense of purpose I will Keanu gave them both one last warm smile then stepped out the door disappearing down the hallway like a quiet guardian angel that night as Ethan and Claire sat on the couch together staring at the glowing lights of their little Christmas tree Claire couldn't stop smiling she held the snow globe in her hands turning it over and over watching the glitter swirl like tiny Miracles inside Ethan she said softly pulling him closer you're the best thing that's ever happened to me do

you know that Ethan nodded resting his head on her shoulder you're the best mom ever he murmured I just wanted you to have something special Claire kissed the top of his head her heart full and aching all at once you're my special gift every single day the days that followed were a whirlwind Claire completed the scholarship application Keanu had started submitting it with hope and trepidation she couldn't stop wondering if this was really happening if someone like her who had been scraping by for so long could finally reach for her dreams then on Christmas Eve

a letter arrived in the mail it was from the community college offering her a full scholarship and welcoming her to their teaching program Claire sat at the kitchen table reading the letter over and over her hands shaking we did it Ethan she cried pulling him into her arms I'm going back to school Ethan laughed his own eyes brimming with tears I knew you could do it Mom I knew it but that wasn't the only surprise that Christmas on Christmas morning as they opened the few small gifs under the tree there was another knock at the

door Claire opened it to find a delivery man standing there holding a large neatly wrapped box delivery for Claire Parker he said handing it over confused Clare brought the Box inside and opened it with Ethan's help inside was a brand new laptop a stack of textbooks and a handwritten note the note read Claire every teacher needs the right tools I know you'll make a difference keep believing in yourself Merry Christmas Keanu CLA pressed the note to her chest tears streaming down her face Ethan hugged her tightly overwhelmed by the kindness they had been shown over

the next few months Claire began her classes juggling her studies with her jobs and caring for Ethan it wasn't easy there were late nights moments of doubt and days when she wondered if she could really do it but every time she felt like giving up she looked at the snow globe on their shelf a reminder of that fateful day and the man who believed in her Keanu never contacted them again directly but his gesture had set off a ripple effect that would carry them forward for years to come Claire graduated 2 years later earning her

teaching credential and Landing a job at a local elementary school Ethan now in high school watched his mom transform into someone he had always known she could be confident strong and inspiring years later as Claire stood in front of her classroom helping a group of second graders learn to read she thought back to that snowy December day she remembered the kindness of a stranger who had seen her worth when she couldn't see it herself and every Christmas as she and Ethan decorated their tree they placed the snow globe at the very top forever a symbol

of Hope love and the power of believing in others