I was talking with a mother of a young teenager and she was telling me how bad it was for her son at school because he is in a school uniform that doesn't fit as he's outgrown it, but since her husband and she both lost their jobs in the last couple of years and have been searching and interviewing persistently, I know for a fact that they just can't afford a new one. She wiped away tears as she told me that she is slowly trying to buy a new shirt, then trousers, then it will be the blazer and then shoes.
I know her well enough to know that she was not manipulating me for sympathy or help, she's never asked for anything from me, ever. She was just telling me the honest truth. I felt moved to go to the bank and come back with a bit of savings of my own which I believe I can afford to miss, and I told her to just go and buy the uniform, and not to tell anyone I did this but her husband.
I also made it clear to her nothing is expected--no payback, nothing. It's a gift, done so I can enjoy helping, and that is all I need right now. I told her she was doing me a favour! Because she is. She was moved to tears and we hugged but I really just feel happy that her boy won't continue to be teased for his wonky uniform. I know what that is like, and as a victim of school bullying when young I can say for sure it hurts for a long time. It felt so good to be able to do this!
I know her well enough to know that she was not manipulating me for sympathy or help, she's never asked for anything from me, ever. She was just telling me the honest truth. I felt moved to go to the bank and come back with a bit of savings of my own which I believe I can afford to miss, and I told her to just go and buy the uniform, and not to tell anyone I did this but her husband. I also made it clear to her nothing is expected--no payback, nothing. It's a gift, done so I can enjoy helping, and that is all I need right now. I told her she was doing me a favour! Because she is. She was moved to tears and we hugged but I really just feel happy that her boy won't continue to be teased for his wonky uniform. I know what that is like, and as a victim of school bullying when young I can say for sure it hurts for a long time. It felt so good to be able to do this!
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- Posted by healingtree
- Oct 28, 2016
- Comments (16)
Readers Comments
mindyjourney wrote: What a beautiful thing to do, my friend <3. thank you for following your heart in giving with such loving compassion <3.
Lilijourney wrote: Bless you 💗💞💕💗💞💕
123ABCD wrote: That is so wonderful! I'm sure the boy would be overjoyed if he knew if was you! <3
kiwicat wrote: Oh gosh. You are an angel. Uniforms are so costly. You are wonderful.
splain wrote: Jeeze that was so very kind of you . Thank you for being so caring
RoseMarie wrote: Great kindness and I'm so glad she received. School uniform is so important, this young lad will spend most of his waking hours in his school uniform. X
RoseMarie wrote: Thank you x
Mish wrote: You did a truly beautiful kindness. Bless.
kjoyw wrote: Such a kind and compassionate thing for you to do! 💗
leoladyc728 wrote: that was such a fabulous thing that you did. I know they both appreciate it so much
