Earlier today I went to a large shopping mall with my toddler to meet a friend for coffee. Walking into the centre an elderly lady pushing a trolley looked at my boy, then at me, and said "what a cutie".
He is. He is very sweet. Normally I'd say "thank you" or "yes he is". I'd smile and keep walking. But this time, something made me stop.
As I stood there she began to tell me all about her own sons (now doctors) and her grandchildren. And you should have seen the joy in her eyes light up as she told me.
I hardly said a word. I didn't need to. She was in so much delight to be able to share her joy and love of her family with someone who'd listen. Me. All because I stopped and welcomed it.
It was 10 minutes of my life I'll never get back. But you know what? I wouldn't want it back. Ever. What a gift I gave today without even realising I was giving. All because I stopped and put my own needs and to do list aside for 10 minutes to listen 💖
He is. He is very sweet. Normally I'd say "thank you" or "yes he is". I'd smile and keep walking. But this time, something made me stop.
As I stood there she began to tell me all about her own sons (now doctors) and her grandchildren. And you should have seen the joy in her eyes light up as she told me.
I hardly said a word. I didn't need to. She was in so much delight to be able to share her joy and love of her family with someone who'd listen. Me. All because I stopped and welcomed it.It was 10 minutes of my life I'll never get back. But you know what? I wouldn't want it back. Ever. What a gift I gave today without even realising I was giving. All because I stopped and put my own needs and to do list aside for 10 minutes to listen 💖
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- Posted by brindlegirl
- Dec 13, 2016
- Comments (13)
Readers Comments
RoseMarie wrote: Thank you for taking the time brindlegirl yiu are truly a beautiful person. X 💓
tc_3320 wrote: Sharing your time with others is a great gift. I tell my girls all the time that bit of kindness you show others, no matter how small, may be the only kindness they receive that day.
mindyjourney wrote: Taking the time to allow another to share memories is such a gift :)). Thank you and your cutie son :))
Mish wrote: The gift of time and listening are among the most precious of kindness acts.
healingtree wrote: You gave of yourself to another, a perfect stranger, and it made them feel like their life MATTERED. What a wonderful gift.
splain wrote: That was such a wonderful giving of your time. you really made her day good. Big thanks for being so kind
kjoyw wrote: What a lovely thing you did for her! You let her tell her stories! That is so wonderful.
leoladyc728 wrote: you made this woman's day
alisamom wrote: What a lovely thing to do. I'm sure you made this lady's day so much better because she found someone new to talk to about the people she loves the most <3
autumnsky38 wrote: So lovely. what a good heart you have. :)
