When people do something which they know is wrong, they are often left feeling the need to right that wrong.
This is exactly what a former waitress for the El Charro restaurant in Tucson, Arizona felt regarding money which she stole from her boss.
About 20 years ago, the young lady was working at El Charro while she attended the University of Arizona. While employed at the restaurant, she pocketed some cash which did not belong to her. She has apparently felt guilty about this action ever since.
The woman recently wrote a letter to the owner of the restaurant, Carlotta Flores, in which she apologized for her actions and returned the money that she stole with interest.
The note was addressed to the owner of the restaurant and her family, and said the following:
“I worked for you as a waitress very briefly back in the 1990’s, while a student at U of A. One of the waiters I worked with had encouraged me to ‘forget’ to ring in a few drinks a shift and pocket the cash. And for some stupid reason, I did it. I grew up in the church, I knew better. I hadn’t stolen a dime before then, nor have I since. Thankfully, I was a terrible waitress and you all fired me before it could amount to more than a few hundred dollars total. It’s been 20 years, but I still carry great remorse. I am very sorry that I stole from you. Please accept my apology + this money as a repayment + 20 years of interest. May God forever bless you+ your family.”
You don’t always have to tell someone who you are to make things right for you both. This made our week! #honestyisthebestpolicy #makeamends #behonest #nevertoolate #thankful
Posted by Ray Flores on Saturday, July 28, 2018
This note left the owner, her family, and her employees speechless.
Flores stated:
“Some of my managers read the letter, and they actually had tears in their eyes because they know that there’s very long days and food has a very little profit margin on it.”
This action restored the restaurant owner’s faith in humanity. Flores was very touched by the gesture, and she stated that she would like to return the money to the author of the letter. However, the letter was signed anonymously by “A Thankful former employee.”
Flores said:
“I don’t know where she’s at or who she is but I will tell you one thing. I hope that she’s read or has seen what an impact this has made not only on me, my family, my business but where it will go in the future, so I hope she keeps looking to see what we’re doing with it.”
This story only goes to show that mistakes do not define a person’s character.
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