Hoping The Old Lady Calls...

--by sparrowdreams, posted Mar 22, 2009

When I was at the grocery store today, there was an elderly lady behind me with lots of stuff in her cart. I had already loaded all of my things up on the conveyor belt so I asked if she would like some help with her groceries. She stood there speechless for a second so I started helping anyway and she had the biggest smile on her face. It made me feel really good.

After helping her she joked around with me (probably half serious) and asked if she could take me home to help her carry the groceries into her house. I felt bad because I had to get back to help my Mom out. I gave the lady my phone number and told her that if she ever needed any help she could give me a call. I really hope she calls because it felt amazing to put one smile on her face -- it would be the best feeling in the world to be able to do that again.

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Posted by sparrowdreams
Mar 22, 2009
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Readers Comments

cabbage wrote: That is wonderful, and you never know when she will call. That was so kind of you.

onefish2fish wrote: Way to go- what a wonderful way to show someone you really do care! ~ Stacey

sliderfive wrote: That is a big deal anytime you can make another person smile and start a conversation with a complete stranger.BRAVO

joyful wrote: How wonderful! Great post, You are a very kindhearted person, with a strong spirit, I send you hugs and love :-)

AURELIA wrote: You are Fantastic :0) I hope she does call you. I think you both would be good company for one another. Thank you for being such a caring 'friend'.
~Aurelia

wayfarer wrote: Sparrow, you say it wasn't much, but I bet to that old lady it was the best thing in the world! Very well done!

liztree wrote: I agree with Wayfarer, powerful moments can come from simple gestures. I believe you did quite a lot!

lmil1954 wrote: Yes-it IS a lot! Thanks for your post-this small act of kindness to you was a large one for her. Thanks for caring, you make this world a better place-Love, Linda:)

bhappy wrote: SparrowDreams That was a huge act of kindness...Thank You so much for caring...Have A Blessed and Sunshine day.Becki

lovebug wrote: Any time you bring a smile to a persons face, it is a very big deal.

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