Stories of Kindness from Around the World

The Karma Effect


--by Rippleffect, posted Jan 31, 2016
Some of you know about my marvelous Mom who had a stroke seven years ago. She is unable to walk, talk or move her left hand. But she is an absolute inspiration. Every Tuesday night we go out together. I take her to a mall and out for dinner (she loves a glass of pinot grigio).

Anyway tonight was a bit miserable due to a big snowstorm. So we just stayed in town. Off we went to Wal Mart and as we were in line I noticed a fairly disheveled man a bit ahead of us in line. He was looking at us as people often do when someone is in a wheelchair. I gave him a big smile and started to chat with my Mom. A minute later he came up to us and gave my Mom these two lady bugs. He paints them and gives them to people.

He said when you "See a ladybug on the windowsill it means you will be lucky" and he told us to put these wee guys there. I felt so joyful. "Hey, I am the one who usually does stuff like this!" I thought. I thanked him so much but had to go talk to him again.

I expressed my happiness and told him about the RAK group I belong to and how I was going to sing his praises. The gentleman said all he wants to do is put a smile on someone's face. I can't tell you how cool this was! Never has something like this happened to me butI think it is because I hang out with you guys. Some good energy!! XO
 
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spurginhussey wrote: A moment of magic!
Shivajyoti Pal wrote: Great story and thank for sharing it. My best wishes to you mum.
The world is a very kind place and people are inherently good. I have seen such a lot of kindness all around me.
jemimainjapan wrote: What an awesome man! I am glad you got some of your kindness back! And his ladybugs are so cool-looking!
sandyremillar wrote: love this story! remember, everything comes back! blessings....
mindyjourney wrote: Very cool, the ladybugs and the amazing share :))). It is indeed a kinder world, my friend...the ladybugs and you know! Hello to your dear mother too :)))
Novice50 wrote: fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
kjoyw wrote: What a wonderful share! Such a kind souls - all of you! Kindness is everywhere and now you have an inkling of how good your numerous acts of kindness have made others feel!
NoOnesNME wrote: Two little lady bugs, so many smiles!
lt33 wrote: Aww such a great day you got to share with your mom & a treasure to have always
leoladyc728 wrote: those are some amazing ladybugs.

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