Kindness of a Stranger

--by klittle115, posted Apr 12, 2015

Monday, I was at my local Home Depot waiting to have paint samples mixed. A gentleman who worked there walked by and I said..."Excuse me, sir...I have a question." He said "sure, what can i help you with?"

I told him I have been trying to figure out how to make a wooden cross. He said "ok, what size?" I replied the size of the ones you see on the side of the road that marks where someone has died.

He asked me to show him the approximate size I was looking for. I showed him and he said, "wait right here, I will be right back." 15 minutes later, he came back -- with the cross, that he had made and even tapered the bottom so that it would go into the ground easier.

I was so taken back, and told him I lost my son in a motorcycle accident and I wanted to put the cross there. I hugged him and thanked him and went on my way. The kindness of this stranger has touched me so much. Time to pay it forward and encourage others to do the same.

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Posted by klittle115
Apr 12, 2015
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Readers Comments

positivelyinv wrote: I'm so sorry about your loss, and proud of our kind who gave to you at a time you needed it most.

DrSaJG wrote: Thank you for sharing your story. My deepest sympathy for your loss. I'm glad that you were offered such kindness in your grief and that you were supported by the kindness of a stranger. Peace be with you.

lindariebel wrote: Condolences on your loss. The home depot man was your local angel.

KindMyst wrote: Dear Klittle, I am so glad this good man made the cross for you. I am so, so sorry that you lost your son in a motorcycle accident. Much light and love your way. X X

mindyjourney wrote: Dear friend, blessings of comfort. Grateful for the kindness of strangers...oftentimes believe they are sent by the Universe to be our angels in the darkest of times. Thank you for sharing with us.

SeaMar67 wrote: Thank you for sharing your beautiful story of kindness with us, dear friend. I extend my deepest condolences to you for the loss of your precious son. Love and light to you.

melnotes wrote: Thoughts are with you and your family and so sorry to read of your loss, thank you for sharing your story and lovely you received such wonderful kindness from stranger xx

pluto178 wrote: He felt your pain and did what he could to alleviate some of it....what a wonderful human being he is.........my heart goes out to you in your pain and I hope in some way my prayers might alleviate a little more........time will help and soon only the good memories will remain.........x

mish wrote: How awesome! Angels at Home Depot :)). Bless you.

terre wrote: What a kind man! His compassion is good for us all. I'm sorry for your loss of your son. Please know that we all hold you and your family in loving kindness.

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