Getting your yearbook signed is, for many kids, a fun end-of-year ritual that preserves memories.
But for 12-year-old Brody Ridder, it did not start out as a happy occasion.
And that’s when he began to cry.
Except for notes by two teachers, the pages were almost blank.
It turns out that many of the kids in class refused to sign Brody’s yearbook when he asked.
A couple of his classmates jotted down their namesbut there were no messages,sharedhis mother Cassandra.
There was nothing about how smart, funny and awesome he is.
Instead, Brody had signed his yearbook himself.
He left a heartbreaking message that read, I hope you make some more friends.
Along with the photo, she wrote, My poor son.
Doesnt seem like things are getting any better.
2 teachers and a total of 2 students wrote in his yearbook.
Despite Brody asking all kinds of kids to sign it.
So Brody took it upon himself to write to himself.
My heart is shattered.
Teach your kids kindness.
He sits alone at lunch and plays by himself at recess.
But after her Facebook message, it looks like Brody may not be sitting alone for long.
One day after posting the message, Cassandra got an incredible text message from Brody.
It said, Facebook this, alongside a picture of his yearbook filled with messages and signatures.
After Cassandra’s messages, older kids took it upon themselves to visit Brody.
He had messages from kids in junior high and high school.
Some even left their phone numbers so that Brody could reach out to them.
Brody told his mom, This is the best day ever.
Now, he’s looking forward to seventh grade and enjoying school with all of his new friends.
