My mom, who will soon be 90, was recovering from surgery, but she had a rough time of it. Her primary nurse, Debbie, was so dear and kind and my mom wrote her a very heartfelt and grateful thank you note when she was finally able to go home again. A month or so later, my mom took cookies for the staff as another little thank you. Debbie was there and took my mom aside to tell her a story:Debbie was ordering at a fast food restaurant and had her purse on the floor beside her. When she reached down to pay for her meal, the purse was gone. Everything. Car keys, house keys, credit cards, phone – well, you know, everything.
Debbie told my mom, but look, here it is! I found it on the doorstep with a note that said, “I couldn’t steal this purse from such a wonderful person after reading the thank you note that was inside.” I’m sure it took a lot of courage to return the purse. And, as my Mom says, "there's a lot to be said for writing thank you notes."
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- Posted by beckyjo
- Dec 23, 2017
- Comments (13)
Readers Comments
Joanna wrote: Oh my, what a story!
Habib wrote: The miracle and power of words. Thank you
mona wrote: Wonderful story, so heart-warming that it compelled me to write a 'thank you' note to beckyjo for sharing it with us.
healingtree wrote: Awesome!
bystarlight123 wrote: Becky Jo, knowing you and your mom makes this story even more wonderful. Thank you for sharing it, and please thank your mom for her gentility. How nice to see her big heart making a difference in the world. xo
Annc wrote: What an amazing story. I have always been a strong believer in the power of a sincere written note to touch and even change lives! Your mom's note changed two lives! I hope your dear mom is doing better and thanks so much for sharing this uplifting story.
mindyjourney wrote: wow! Gave me chills...which is a Divine sign for me <3. A HUGE thank you to your mom and to Debbie, the purse returner and to you, for sharing with us ;)). A kinder world for sure and YES, those thank you's are powerful :))))
Annabella wrote: How endearing, how wonderful! The power of a thank you note. Your Mom is so amazing. THANK YOU for sharing this! <3
mish wrote: Another soul transformed by kindness! Reading your Mom's note changed the heart of the person who took that purse.
kjoyw wrote: This is one amazing story! Know most of us don't use snail mail much anymore, but there is much to say for a hand written note!
