A boy's simple habit of waving to his neighbors transformed his community
Summary
A 4-year-old boy named Roman Butzlaff in Concord, North Carolina, started waving and greeting his neighbors every day. This simple habit helped him make new friends and brought several neighbors closer together, creating a strong community around him.Key Facts
- Roman wakes up excited to say hello to people in his neighborhood.
- His parents separated about a year ago; his father moved away and grandparents live far.
- A neighbor named Wade Fulgum was the first to respond to Roman’s waves and they became friends.
- Other neighbors began joining in, attending Roman’s sports games, swimming lessons, and preschool events.
- Roman’s birthday party was mainly attended by older neighbors who have become close to him.
- His mother noticed that Roman’s earlier loneliness disappeared due to these new friendships.
- About a dozen neighbors now know each other better because of Roman’s welcoming attitude.
- The neighbors say that Roman’s kindness has had a positive impact on their community.
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