Cookies In The Parking Lot

--by cabbage, posted Nov 12, 2009

My husband and I recently attended a large party thrown by his company. As we were leaving, the company’s caterers had a bunch of cookies and other food items for people to take away. My husband thought he would take some for us to have later and picked up a few things.

As we walked out to the parking lot we noticed there were two police officers directing traffic. My husband and I both agreed how hard it must be to have to be outside late at night in the cold, working. It was a particularly blustery winter night that night. Without a second thought, my husband gave me all the food, plus two water bottles he had stashed away, and I walked over and gave it to them to share. It was amazing how such a simple gesture made these two people so happy. The woman officer even said to me "You are so sweet. We have directed several thousands of cars in and out of the office tonight and you two were the only ones who did this.”

It was a wonderful way to end a very pleasant evening.

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Posted by cabbage
Nov 12, 2009
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FairyBubbles wrote: Wow, hubby sounds terrific - actually, you both sound terrific!

AURELIA wrote: Super! Giving Feels Good...those other 999 don't know what they are missing out on :0) ~Thanks for being so giving and caring...you're lucky to have a partner in crime helping you along the way. :0) Have Fun. ~Aurelia

wayfarer wrote: So impressive! You and your hubby are Good Hearts!

formyfriend wrote: I think what impresses me most about this story is that it was your husbands idea and he wanted to give you the gift of giving. Nice story:) Good hearts

cabbage wrote: Absolutely---it was my husband's idea and he "let" me be the "giver" coz he knows how much I love doing stuff like that :-)
He's the kind of guy who chats with (and always thanks) the toll-takers, the cafeteria lady, and can strike up a conversation with anyone! He is also a "closet" angel who does good without anyone else being aware of it....
and that is something I can learn from!

grammagussie wrote: I'm drulling...how blessed you are.

luckyman wrote: Hey cabbage,
What a blessed couple you and your husband make!

It's the little things that mattter!

Felt a lump in my throat as i was reading!

You made my day dear! Keep it up! You were chosen by god to fill this world with love and compassion!

harriet wrote: You made their nights! Awesome!

jsmc10 wrote: Thank you for being there and thinking of these policemen :)

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