Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Handmade Hugs


--by Shannanigans, posted Feb 22, 2009

I work in a casino and deal with customers everyday. Unfortunately the majority of the time that means dealing with negativity as people are losing money and not generally happy.

Well last night I was working the grave shift and stopped to give change to a customer. He said I looked like I needed a hug. I just smiled.  He opened up his jacket and pulled out a ziplock bag. Inside were a bunch of "hugs."

They were the word "hug" carved out of wood and attached to a pin. He had obviously made them himself. He handed me one as well as a card that goes with it (talking about the benefit of hugs and the low, low cost).

He made my day and I attached the hug to my ID badge so I could be reminded of how good a hug feels, especially when you least expect it.

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Readers Comments

JuneBug wrote: Now how cute is that!!!!! That had to have made your day!!! :)
lmil1954 wrote: Im so glad you have taken the time to stop in. Your story is a treasure as well as the hug was! Linda:)
AURELIA wrote: How perfect. I love that idea. I'm sure you are passing along some kindness now too. :0) ~Aurelia
bluebell wrote: Lovely story, thanks for sharing, bluebell
irongrace wrote: That is really cool!
LOAS wrote: That's a neat idea! I love creative stuff like that. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
MisteMay wrote: That is really great to take something you are creative at doing like woodworking and an act of kindness at the same time.
Machickwa wrote: In general most people don't know how to gamble! For instance,i allow myself fifty dollars and thats all to play the slots. So i either win or i lose it. I enjoy playing the different machines,i enjoy watching other people,i enjoy going to the casino to have fun! So i will end by saying have fun and give hugs!
angel wrote: Hey im only a kid but that story is amazing. Wat that guy did im sure will always be tresured in your heart and is something youll never forget!
hotcocoa wrote: That's the cutest thing in the world :)
And thanks for posting it :)

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