I was in line at the grocery store check-out counter waiting for the woman ahead of me to pay for her groceries. At first, I wasn't paying attention to what was going on. Soon, however, I realized that she was struggling to decide which item or items to leave behind, as the combination of food stamps and cash still left her unable to pay for everything in her basket.The woman said she would pass on the watermelon. With that, the young girl with the woman reminded her that she had promised they would get watermelon that day. The woman gently explained her financial situation to the small child, but the disappointment in the little girl's eyes was unmistakable. I got the attention of the cashier and offered to pay for the watermelon.
The cost, to me, was nothing. The joy, however, in the eyes of the woman and young child was priceless. I was so grateful for the opportunity to do something so simple. In fact, I think I benefited more from this act of kindness than they did.
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- Posted by kmc_sjc
- May 7, 2016
- Comments (7)
Readers Comments
splain wrote: Thank you, so, so kind and helpful
mindyjourney wrote: thank you for your kindness :))). perfectly random and wonderful watermelon :).
kjoyw wrote: Have done similar things in grocery stores. Would appreciate the same being done for me and my family, if in the same situation. You did a great kindness!
robinpb wrote: Your story brought me tears; for this woman and her child who lack the means many of us take for granted and for your opportunity to give.
leoladyc728 wrote: so glad you could make that child happy today.
joanellenhoo wrote: Great timing and such a great act of kindness. The grocery store checkout line is a place of so much vulnerability when you are counting pennies. You will be blessed and remembered for a long time.
FairyBubbles wrote: That is the difficulty in our society - those that have money and those that don't. You did a good thing to give, i should give more too.
