I was talking with a mother of a young teenager and she was telling me how bad it was for her son at school because he is in a school uniform that doesn't fit as he's outgrown it, but since her husband and she both lost their jobs in the last couple of years and have been searching and interviewing persistently, I know for a fact that they just can't afford a new one. She wiped away tears as she told me that she is slowly trying to buy a new shirt, then trousers, then it will be the blazer and then shoes.
I know her well enough to know that she was not manipulating me for sympathy or help, she's never asked for anything from me, ever. She was just telling me the honest truth. I felt moved to go to the bank and come back with a bit of savings of my own which I believe I can afford to miss, and I told her to just go and buy the uniform, and not to tell anyone I did this but her husband.
I also made it clear to her nothing is expected--no payback, nothing. It's a gift, done so I can enjoy helping, and that is all I need right now. I told her she was doing me a favour! Because she is. She was moved to tears and we hugged but I really just feel happy that her boy won't continue to be teased for his wonky uniform. I know what that is like, and as a victim of school bullying when young I can say for sure it hurts for a long time. It felt so good to be able to do this!
I know her well enough to know that she was not manipulating me for sympathy or help, she's never asked for anything from me, ever. She was just telling me the honest truth. I felt moved to go to the bank and come back with a bit of savings of my own which I believe I can afford to miss, and I told her to just go and buy the uniform, and not to tell anyone I did this but her husband. I also made it clear to her nothing is expected--no payback, nothing. It's a gift, done so I can enjoy helping, and that is all I need right now. I told her she was doing me a favour! Because she is. She was moved to tears and we hugged but I really just feel happy that her boy won't continue to be teased for his wonky uniform. I know what that is like, and as a victim of school bullying when young I can say for sure it hurts for a long time. It felt so good to be able to do this!
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- Posted by healingtree
- Oct 28, 2016
- Comments (16)
Readers Comments
AK wrote: You are amazing. Love you!
Khanna wrote: Beautiful and thank you for
Becoming the change we wish to see.
Becoming the change we wish to see.
Timo wrote: A simple act of kindness, if only more people were like this the world would be healed.
This week at work the same happened to me. I am broke and have been told my area no longer provides the benefits i need and the new system i don't qualify for. I was talking to her about this and my frustration, as i am waiting for a payment which has now been delayed for two months. My next shift she brought me in two bags of shopping.
Fatima and flo thank you
This week at work the same happened to me. I am broke and have been told my area no longer provides the benefits i need and the new system i don't qualify for. I was talking to her about this and my frustration, as i am waiting for a payment which has now been delayed for two months. My next shift she brought me in two bags of shopping.
Fatima and flo thank you
masukri wrote: To do what they like. . This should never be allowed in
debbe530 wrote: Happy parents, happy child, happy healingtree. Win-win all around! Well done youl
mindyjourney wrote: What a beautiful thing to do, my friend <3. thank you for following your heart in giving with such loving compassion <3.
Lilijourney wrote: Bless you 💗💞💕💗💞💕
123ABCD wrote: That is so wonderful! I'm sure the boy would be overjoyed if he knew if was you! <3
kiwicat wrote: Oh gosh. You are an angel. Uniforms are so costly. You are wonderful.
