Every once in a while, we come across heartwarming stories that make our day. From a boy comforting his inconsolable friend to a Mumbai trans auto driver’s touching tale, 2019 has been an inspirational year. And as we read Twitter’s top 19 tweets of 2019, we’re glad to know that the internet has also been a kind and warm place.
Last month, a mother from Florida had tweeted about her lonely 21-year-old autistic son. Kerry Bloch’s son David was diagnosed with autism at an early age. His severe immunodeficiency disorder had caused him to be home-schooled and stay isolated from other kids, reports Fox News.
The lonely child, who had been nonverbal most of his life, spontaneously asked his parents a question for the first time, “Would someone like me?”. The simple question took his parents by surprise as David generally spoke only when prompted, reports Daily Mail. Kerry then took to Twitter to share a picture of David and his heartfelt question.
Have a look at her tweet:
https://twitter.com/dsmom58/status/1189640501122740224?s=20
However, she didn’t expect her tweet would garner the attention of thousands of people from around the globe. People flooded her thread with positive messages, assuring her that David was not alone and had friends who liked him:
https://twitter.com/dsmom58/status/1189640501122740224?s=20
Tell David, he has a friend from London… and my family.
Much love pic.twitter.com/OMgwL8xIqr— Dan Ferdinand (@danferdinand) October 31, 2019
Kerry, there is 2 people in Utah that like your son a lot, my wife @RenaeIngles & I! We would love to invite you guys to a Jazz game!plz let me know & I’ll sort it out!
— Joe Ingles (@Joeingles7) November 1, 2019
My son is Autistic too. He's 30 years old and works a part time job on the local Navy base, he assembles lens for glasses. He was barely verbal for a long time. He's come so far from 21 to 30. He worries about finding friends too.
We 💖 you David! pic.twitter.com/v9oLt2tZEq— Mary & Angel Maj. Gen. Moo D. Cat🐱 (@thecatsartist) November 1, 2019
i like u ❤️👍🏽
— ROSIE (@Rosie) November 2, 2019
100%! I like you and would be happy to be your friend! And if you’re ever in the South Florida area and would like to come to a hockey or baseball game, tickets are on me!
— Jessica Blaylock (@JessBlaylock) November 1, 2019
Yes David! We don’t just like you, we love you and Thank you for sharing your voice with all of us!❤️
— Anne “Wear a mask!” Sagebiel😷 (@AnnieSage) November 1, 2019
You're amazing David! I'm autistic too. And so are my son's! We would absolutely love you!
— The Science Vortex (@Thesciencevort1) November 1, 2019
The best surprise came in recently when Twitter honored David by featuring him in the top 19 tweets of 2019:
David received a gift from @Twitter today in recognition of him being named one of the top 19 tweets of 2019. We are honored and David says once again, thank you for liking him❤️ pic.twitter.com/pUcfVvEJ90
— kerry bloch (@dsmom58) December 27, 2019
Needless to say, the kind gesture put a huge smile on David’s face. Congratulations David and we hope to be your friends too.