Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Going Back To Do The Right Thing


--by cabbage, posted Jun 15, 2017
While stopped at a light, saw a homeless woman on the other side of the road. Could not reach her (physically), but made eye contact and mouthed "I'm sorry" and held her gaze and sent her love and a rueful smile.

Could not fathom just driving off, so turned around went back to the store parking lot, got out and pulled out some groceries, fruit and some money from my wallet (all of which were out of my reach whilst driving) and then drove so that I could be on the same part of the road where she was standing and could give them to her.

She thanked me in her language. We blew kisses to each other and virtual hugged while I was driving away. I'm so glad I went back to her.
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Readers Comments

lt33 wrote: That was a wonderful thing u did for her you made an impact today for her and made her feel important 😊 thank u for your kindness
Mish wrote: This is just so you, cabbage. Bless you.
savraj wrote: Oh so kind of you to go back! You gave with love ❤️
SissyLee wrote: So many would not turn around and come back.
Lilijourney wrote: What a lovely choice that you made. Brava!!!
leoladyc728 wrote: thank you for doing this. I know you made a difference in that woman's life today
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for going the extra, my friend :))).
AndiCas wrote: Lovely actions
cyctw wrote: Thank you for being humankind and seeing that which is in each and everyone of us:)<3.
ms_joy wrote: How heart-warming and dedicated you are to make a difference! I have turned around to get closer to a panhandler elder woman, too. I did it on the extreme heat of summer, and could tell as i walked closer she was even more frail than i realized, with wrinkles of time and dirt on her weary face. I brought her cold water to cool her off and a meal to eat. She seemed thankful.

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