Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Simple Gesture


--by sheli, posted Sep 3, 2018
I was at a family restaurant, a chain type, which offers good food at low prices and often has specials. You tend to see older people dining there who may not otherwise be able to afford to dine out.

This particular day there was a couple, probably in their 80's, in the row next to mine. The story playing in my mind was that they would be using their social security check to enjoy this night out.

So, when I finished my meal, I went to the register to pay. I then decided I would pay for this couple's meal as well. I had a SMILE card but chose not to on this occasion, as I did not want them to feel as though they had to pass it on, guessing that it was already difficult enough for them to just get by. I thanked the Divine that I am blessed enough to have been able to share a little something with this gentle couple.
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Readers Comments

lindariebel wrote: What thoughtfulness, before, during, and after!
hafboet wrote: That was a very generous and kind thing for you to do. It sounds like you really did it from the heart and you set a good example for me.
Mish wrote: Bless you for your generosity & sensitivity.
brindlegirl wrote: You are such a blessing. Thank you ♡
kiwicat wrote: Kind :-)
StayPositive wrote: awesome
melnotes wrote: Wonderful kindness and very thoughtful act, thank you :)

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