I love to shop at thrift stores.
It was 8 p.m. and the store was closing. There was a loud pounding on the door and a young couple begged to be let in. Their clothes had been stolen, they said, and they needed more.
They told us they were homeless and normally kept their things in a garbage bag. While they were trying to find work someone had taken their belongings.
They were allowed in and raced around to get some clothes - a few shirts, a dress and a bra. They were out of breath as they brought their things to the counter.
I had just paid for my purchases but felt bad that I was coming to this type of store for the pleasure of bargain-hunting and here were two people who were desperate for necessities. I told them I would be honored to pay for their clothes.
At first they refused but on my repeated request they allowed me to do so.
Best of luck to them!
It was 8 p.m. and the store was closing. There was a loud pounding on the door and a young couple begged to be let in. Their clothes had been stolen, they said, and they needed more.
They told us they were homeless and normally kept their things in a garbage bag. While they were trying to find work someone had taken their belongings.
They were allowed in and raced around to get some clothes - a few shirts, a dress and a bra. They were out of breath as they brought their things to the counter. I had just paid for my purchases but felt bad that I was coming to this type of store for the pleasure of bargain-hunting and here were two people who were desperate for necessities. I told them I would be honored to pay for their clothes.
At first they refused but on my repeated request they allowed me to do so.
Best of luck to them!
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- Posted by crystalevans
- May 25, 2015
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
sandra wrote: What an opportunity to be a blessing to others! I am so glad that the person in the scenario was kind and thoughtful. Not everyone would have been aware or willing to help.
Pat wrote: Great act of kindness.
pluto178 wrote: and to you too..............lovely x
Mitalichawla wrote: :)) ty.
mindyjourney wrote: Heart of giving <3. Thank you, friend.
mish wrote: Perfect kindness act x
terre wrote: Serendipidous kindness! Thank you!
Gyrocloudy wrote: :) Smiles for you and your kindness.
melnotes wrote: Wonderful kindness, thank you :)
