Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Persistence Paid Off


--by splain, posted Apr 16, 2016
I had a lovely week and took a couple of bags to the Food bank. While there I got into a conversation with the lady who helps out with admin. We were talking about domestic abuse and she told me her story.

It is amazing when you stop the social chitchat and see the real person, the connection can be overpowering. The conversation turned to other parts of her life and it was so hard . This lady is keeping her family going with little financial help, husband in hospital ,most likely going to lose his leg, and she has to keep the farm and family intact.
The strength of this woman astounded me. I asked her "how can I help you". She of course said I am fine and today is my birthday. So I said to her, "I want you to take this money and use it for whatever you want" She started to say no but i told her that she would be doing something lovely for me if accepted it. So she did.

I think life can get hard sometimes but when you see people who are really having a tough time, you realize your life is pretty good. I am grateful everyday for the beautiful life I have. I am grateful for all of you here on KS who have helped me get to this stage in my life. Big hugs to all of you
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Readers Comments

verityngnosis wrote: Wonderful kindness. I am so glad she accepted the money as I'm sure she will use it wisely. Thank you for your generosity of heart.
kjoyw wrote: What a lovely, kind thing you did and not just by your monetary gift. You also gave her the gift of listening to her. When doing face to face giving I have found that saying what you said, about allowing you to give to her is really a great kindness to you, to be very helpful
kjoyw wrote: .......as well. When explained that way, it really makes it much easier for them to understand. Very well done!
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for your generousity to foodbank and to woman <3. Is amazing how blessed we are in opportunties to be of service when we open to the give :))). Well done, my friend.
leoladyc728 wrote: Dear Splain, you did so many kind acts this week. I know that everyone was so grateful for your kindness.
terre wrote: A great kindness day for you, Susanna! Thank you!

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