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Back in January when my Mom was sick we drove to New York several times.
I brought yo-yo's to give me something to do in the car. Well, in my haste I forgot scissors. At a gas station place I asked if they sold any type of scissors and the clerk say they did not. My sister was with me and I told her not a problem. I'll figure something out. We paid for our purchases and left w/o another thought of scissors. Suddenly the clerk ran out (in COLD Jan weather) with a pair of generic scissors. He told me they had lots of them and maybe they would work for me. He had no idea why I was traveling but on that day, so scared for my Mom 's condition, that young man made my day. I will never forget his kindness. He wouldn't take any payment and said to keep them. He will never know how much it meant to me. I just found the bag they were in and had to tell you all :) Sue PS My Mom is doing great now but it sure was a scary time for all of us. |
Just by telling this story you may have inspired so many to pay it forward with kindness. Sometimes the simplest of gestures can be the catalyst for greatness. Thanks for sharing and reminding us to step up to kindness.
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Your experience speaks to me; never let an opportunity to extend extra kindness to someone else. You never know what an impact it will have on them. I hope to leave this world a better place while passing through.:) Thanks for sharing.
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Aw, great story! Its those small little things that keep ya going. Hugs!
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So glad mom t story about the kindness and love of the human spirit. Thank you
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Kids are great!!
If you remember the store - let his boss know!!! It could be a nice bonas for him!!! |
KarenR, I wish I did- I was so freaked out about Mom that I forgot. But you know, I think that guy already got rewarded just by doing something so kind. I believe in Karma :)
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Good story! Maybe he wasn't just a gas clerk!
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I try to do small things to make other people smile at random times...you never know what is going on in their lives and it might make a world of difference to them.
We ride a Goldwing and travel many back roads. I try to wave if I see someone outside...some wave back and others don't. I like to think at least they know "someone" saw and thought about them today even if no one else does. Glad the clerk had a good heart :) Character is hard to find somedays. |
What a sweet story. It just goes to show it’s worth taking the time to show kindness to those we meet in our travels. You just never know what is on their mind and how our small actions of kindness can have a big & positive impact on their day.
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Originally Posted by AUQuilter
Just by telling this story you may have inspired so many to pay it forward with kindness. Sometimes the simplest of gestures can be the catalyst for greatness. Thanks for sharing and reminding us to step up to kindness.
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Great story to read first thing in the morning. Thank you for sharing it.
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nice.
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So sweet
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Back in January when my Mom was sick we drove to New York several times.
I brought yo-yo's to give me something to do in the car. Well, in my haste I forgot scissors. At a gas station place I asked if they sold any type of scissors and the clerk say they did not. My sister was with me and I told her not a problem. I'll figure something out. We paid for our purchases and left w/o another thought of scissors. Suddenly the clerk ran out (in COLD Jan weather) with a pair of generic scissors. He told me they had lots of them and maybe they would work for me. He had no idea why I was traveling but on that day, so scared for my Mom 's condition, that young man made my day. I will never forget his kindness. He wouldn't take any payment and said to keep them. He will never know how much it meant to me. I just found the bag they were in and had to tell you all :) Sue PS My Mom is doing great now but it sure was a scary time for all of us. |
WOW - thank you for sharing this as it made my day as well!! God bless that store clerk for going above and beyond and praise to Him that all is well with your mother. :)
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that is such a sweet story, there are wonderful people in this world and angels always with us!
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Great story thanks for sharing.
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That's a wonderful story, wish there were more like that.
My husband was traveling in a city he didn't know. He stopped at a convenience store to buy a map book & a soda. At the counter he realized he left his wallet in the car. He left the stuff there and went to the car. By the time he got his wallet and started back to the store, the lady in line behind him came walking out of the store with his stuff, walked right up to him and said here, you forgot these. He tried to tell her that he hadn't paid for them yet but she waived him off and said everything was taken care of and she was late for work. He stood there in the cold for a while comprehending the whole situation. Went back in & the clerk verified the stuff was paid for by the lady. On the way out the door, someone said pay it forward. He has, many times. I tried to buy a soda for a guy once and he thought I was stealing it. Oh well. |
Originally Posted by moonwork42029
I try to do small things to make other people smile at random times...you never know what is going on in their lives and it might make a world of difference to them.
We ride a Goldwing and travel many back roads. I try to wave if I see someone outside...some wave back and others don't. I like to think at least they know "someone" saw and thought about them today even if no one else does. Glad the clerk had a good heart :) Character is hard to find somedays. I too believe in paying it forward, Karma, and being kind to those that are kind to you. By the way...watch for motorcycles they are everywhere. We have had several friends injured already this year due to drivers not seeing them. |
Put gas in my car and went in to pay- waited in line for quite awhile, got there to pay and she told me it was paid for assuming I was with someone who had paid for it. Not so. So, yes I believe in paying forward. Wkhich I have done frequently after this experience.
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you never know what a kind thought or comment will do. I always try to compliment someone every day and try to smile even if no one else does. A smile can change the world . :D
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this gave me goose bumps
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Love everybody's comments. I agree that a small gesture can do so much.
Just think if we all did a little thing- what that could do for public morale??? And thanks for the kind words about my Mom- she's the best!!! :) Glad you liked it, everyone!! |
Originally Posted by dd
That's a wonderful story, wish there were more like that.
My husband was traveling in a city he didn't know. He stopped at a convenience store to buy a map book & a soda. At the counter he realized he left his wallet in the car. He left the stuff there and went to the car. By the time he got his wallet and started back to the store, the lady in line behind him came walking out of the store with his stuff, walked right up to him and said here, you forgot these. He tried to tell her that he hadn't paid for them yet but she waived him off and said everything was taken care of and she was late for work. He stood there in the cold for a while comprehending the whole situation. Went back in & the clerk verified the stuff was paid for by the lady. On the way out the door, someone said pay it forward. He has, many times. I tried to buy a soda for a guy once and he thought I was stealing it. Oh well. |
Reminds me of the bible verse--"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Hebrews 13:2
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Its always nice to hear of someone going out of their way to do an act of kindness for a stranger....nice story, thanks for sharing.
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Heard this one time and I haven't forgotten it:
There are no strangers in this world, just a lot of friends I haven't met.I think your story supports that saying. |
Heard this one time and I haven't forgotten it:
There are no strangers in this world, just a lot of friends I haven't met.I think your story supports that saying. |
That is a wonderful story. There are kind people out there.
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I have to tell you my story. In 2002 my dad was lost in Las Vegas. He couldn't find his car. Once he called me I phoned the manager of his seedy motel (right across from the Stratusphere (sp). They kept him though he wasn't paying his bill. Called the IHOP nearby and they were feeding him w/o bill being paid. Gave them all my credit card and was on my way. I did go to the management of both with boxes of candy to say thank the staff for their kindness. But the point is, it was Las Vegas. They heard every sad story from people but they were compassionate to my dad.They didn't have to. It still amazes me when I think of it. He wasn't there gambling, it was business but he was run down and dementia was having its was with him, which was the beginning of our awareness of his situation.
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I am a strong believer in paying it forward. Somethimes the smallest act of kindness can make the day of someone who may be on the edge.
That was a wonderful thing that young man did for you and unknowingly he helped to easy your mind from a serious event, if only for a moment. I'm glad to hear your mom is doing well. |
Just imagine what our world would be like if everyone practised "random acts of kindness".
Thank you all for reaffirming my belief in people! |
Wonderful story, and so glad to hear your mom is doing great!
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Yes, human kindness is still around, sometimes in the most unsuspected places!
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gave me goosebumps, too
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I've been helped a lot in my life from strangers, and tried to help others to pay it forwards.
But this bit of kindness was way over the top of anything I'd ever seen before. I was a single mom of two little girls aged 3 and 4 or so, traveling from CA to Texas to have them meet their GParents for the first time. Car was old but in fairly good condition, yet it stalled after dark on one of those dark roads down in Southern CA near some huge deserted lake. No one would stop..except for an old black man. This was in the early 60s, I refused his help, so he understood and went away. Shortly after he came back with his wife who acted like my Grandmother, ordered me and the kids (and my Dobe whom I had brought along as protection) into her car and took us home. She fed us, ordered the dog to go out back for a while and fed her too!! By the time her DH returned with my repaired car my kids almost refused to leave, and the dog looked like she would stay too if allowed. Mamma gave us a big Corning ware pot of stew, and flatly refused any money at all. Said that God would pay them back. And to my utter shame I lost their name and address and never could return their pot or any money to pay them for their goodness that night. On the way home I drove around a lot in that area but never found them again. And that car never did give me any more trouble for the rest of the time I owned it!!! |
Thank you for sharing your story. Never know when you might see an angel unaware.
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Glad your Mom is doing better. My FIL is in Hospice. I have things (crochet, material, etc) in the van to work on but can't do it. My hands aren't the steadiest. My SIL has an ipad to play games on to pass time and we talk about different trips that MIL and FIL took alone and with their gkids, all the years swimming at their pool, etc. I feel guilty for laughing at some of the silly stories while he is laying there. I feel guilty for eating while he snoozes - asleep for 3 days now. Is this normal to feel this way? I want to be there for my husband.
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I'm so glad your Mom is better, what a wonderful young man, his mother would be proud.
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