Letter | Great service in North Myrtle Beach left snowbirds grateful

These snowbirds plan to return after great experience

My husband and I have spent the last 10 winters in North Myrtle Beach. We are called “The Snowbirds from Virginia.”

We’ve had an experience we treasure and want to share. Often, we judge our younger generations harshly. At 90 and 86, my husband and I find ourselves comparing our young adult life to those of now. We are realizing that just can’t be done; the times are different.

Recently, our friends took us out to dinner, to Bonefish Grill in North Myrtle Beach, a rare treat because we don’t function well at night anymore. The restaurant’s small brochure claimed delicious food with an incredible gift of spreading love through good food. That was an accurate description. We had a wonderful, enjoyable evening.

It was a prelude to more, which came two days later when a “senior moment” told me to check on my cash envelope.

No envelope.

I had wanted to at least pay the tip, but it was declined by our friend. I evidently dropped the envelope back in my lap rather than in its zipped compartment in my purse. I phoned the Bonefish Grill manger, who was very happy to hear from me.

“Madam, I have your money, and I am so glad you called,” he said.

The patron who sat in our booth after we left found the envelope of money, and gave it to the manager - all $395.

Yes, honesty and caring are still alive in our wonderful country. Everyone involved were from the younger generations - and accepted only a hug. As we left, one of the greeters informed us they were so glad we found our money, and that they had been praying for someone to call. They certainly are incredible!

North Myrtle Beach has given us wonderful hospitality. To all, we leave a heartfelt thank you, hoping to return.

This story was originally published April 8, 2015 at 2:04 PM with the headline "Letter | Great service in North Myrtle Beach left snowbirds grateful."