Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Lovely Little Old Lady's 90th Birthday


--by tiaandlevismom, posted Sep 22, 2009

Last year, around Labor Day, I read a "Happy Ad" in our local newspaper.  There was a lady in a local nursing home, who was celebrating her 90th birthday and her family wanted everyone to know about it.  It said that if you wanted to drop her a line, here was her address.  So I did.  I found a birthday card and dropped her a short note, wishing her a happy birthday.

A week or so later, someone knocked at my front door.  I opened the door and found a middle-aged man standing on my doorstep.  He introduced himself as the son of this woman to whom I had sent the card.  He explained that he just wanted to drop by in person and thank me for sending such a nice card to his mom.  Apparently, like many older folks, she did not receive much mail and was quite excited to receive mine.  I just didn't know what to say.  I told him it was my pleasure and that I hoped his mom had enjoyed her birthday.

That year, I did not send out any Christmas cards, except to this lovely old lady in the nursing home.  I just told her that I was thinking about her and hoped that she had a nice holiday.  I sent her a Valentine and also a couple of notes in between.  I just thought she might like to have someone write to her, to get some mail.

She passed away a couple of months ago.  I never met this lady, but I did keep her and her family in my thoughts.  I dropped them a line of sympathy.  I hope that my few little notes were enough to brighten a couple of her days here on earth.

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sleepytomato wrote: I'm sure that you brought that lady so much joy, even if you did not know her. Thank you for sharing your story and for reminding us that kindness should be universal, and should be shared even with those who we do not know :)
Sanyogita wrote: I really made the lady`s tough times smoother n smoother by ur affection,love,tender,caring,lovely notes.I`m sure she enjoyed her every last seconds she had with ur lovely notes.Thanks for taking time to do such lovely act of kindness...
keepsmiling wrote: "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares"
May be you have entertained an angel..You are amazing!!
warmth wrote: She must have been thrilled. Thank u for making her feel special and sharing this wonderful story with us.
anonimus wrote: you are just awesome and have a big heart..i have no doubt that lady loved every single loving note you wrote to her..have a wonderful day/night and thanks for sharing.:-}:-}:-}
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is great! Little things like that can mean the world to someone else. Bless you for your kindness as I'm sure it made a huge difference to her!
FairyBubbles wrote: That is a beautiful thing that you did. God bless you.
Snoopy wrote: Sooooo nice of you! It should make her feel happy.
NaVnIt wrote: Really hats off to u my frnd. Am very proud to comment u. God bless u my frnd.
MadeUSmile wrote: How sweet! I am sure that your cards were the cause of much celebration and goodwill in a place that always has room for kindness.

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