As I do not have a significant other, I usually treat myself for Valentine's Day. Why should I have to do without? :) Well I was on my way to the supermarket when I spotted an elderly man who had not long left the shopping mall. He had a walking stick and could only walk a few steps before he tired and held the fence. I did an about turn, went to him and offered to take him home.
He had a few other items to collect in the town centre, so I went with him. We went to the chemist then another food store where he only picked up two items. Total time with him was about half an hour. I am quite certain that if he'd been going it alone, he would have taken three hours or more. He got a taxi to the first shop, then he intended to get a taxi home when all was finished. I reckon in total he bought six items and then his medication.
He was in his 80's and was called Sid. Sid had "Rose" tattooed on his fingers, his wife's name. I learned that Sid had three sons: one died a few weeks after he was born in 1961, one died after falling on the kitchen floor and fracturing his skull when he was 32, and the other died with a heart problem when he was 45. Sid volunteered all this information as we walked back to my car for me to drop him home. I cannot imagine his heartbreak.
When we arrived at Sid's home, he gave me a big hug and kiss on the cheek and thanked me. I'm glad I met Sid today. Giving to Sid allowed me to receive even more, two sides of the one coin. I no longer felt a need to treat myself to roses in the supermarket. I had already been gifted with the perfect valentine.
He had a few other items to collect in the town centre, so I went with him. We went to the chemist then another food store where he only picked up two items. Total time with him was about half an hour. I am quite certain that if he'd been going it alone, he would have taken three hours or more. He got a taxi to the first shop, then he intended to get a taxi home when all was finished. I reckon in total he bought six items and then his medication.
He was in his 80's and was called Sid. Sid had "Rose" tattooed on his fingers, his wife's name. I learned that Sid had three sons: one died a few weeks after he was born in 1961, one died after falling on the kitchen floor and fracturing his skull when he was 32, and the other died with a heart problem when he was 45. Sid volunteered all this information as we walked back to my car for me to drop him home. I cannot imagine his heartbreak.
When we arrived at Sid's home, he gave me a big hug and kiss on the cheek and thanked me. I'm glad I met Sid today. Giving to Sid allowed me to receive even more, two sides of the one coin. I no longer felt a need to treat myself to roses in the supermarket. I had already been gifted with the perfect valentine.
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- Posted by RoseMarie
- Feb 28, 2016
- Comments (20)
Readers Comments
marleen wrote: Sounds like a day well spent in love! WOOHOO! (and yes, do that tomorrow, sounds like me..)
mindyjourney wrote: oh, my dear Rose-marie <3, was such a gift to both of you <3!!! Amazing world this, when we open our hearts with love <3. Thank you for your kindness and compassion, my friend.
horsegirl21 wrote: how wonderful of you to help this gentleman :))
Mish wrote: A beauty-full sharing of your love, RoseMarie 💕. Bless you both. xoxo
Rippleffect wrote: The act of compassion brought tears to my eyes...Sid's story had me crying. Thanks for sharing this story of the real spirit of Valentines day...unconditional love XO
kjoyw wrote: This is truly a Valentines story! So full of love and caring! And I don't think you should miss out on those reduced roses tomorrow!
savraj wrote: Beautiful connection you made today on this day of love. Thankyou for helping him and listening. You have such a kind heart. ðŸ’ðŸ’ðŸ’ðŸ’ðŸ’â¤ï¸
terre wrote: Best Valentine's story I've read in a long time! Thank you for sharing.
splain wrote: This is what it is all about. Such a beautiful post.
KiwiCat wrote: This is true kindness in action. Once again, lovely Rosemarie you inspire and show us how to be open to kindness opportunities. Big hugs x x x
