Readers Comments
cabbage wrote: Wow...what a wonderful act of kindness and generosity--I'm sure they appreciated it very much. Hugs and kisses to you!
Love,
Cabbage
Love,
Cabbage
grammagussie wrote: How sweet of you to stop and offer a ride...and then go the extra mile and take them home. Back when we were newly weds my husband did a lot of hitch hiking in his Navy uniform. Always some kind soul would give him a ride. It was so appreciated. You dont see many hitch hikers now days. I guess it isn't very safe. 
Smiles ~grammagussie~
Smiles ~grammagussie~
JeanneHo wrote: Maybe it isn't safe, but when a nice older lady offers a ride to a mother and her kids, I guess she thought I was pretty safe.
I often go to a local 7-Eleven for wine or a six-pack and need help carrying it. I use crutches from a polio disability, so carrying things is a problem. I always look around for someone nearby to take my items to the checkout. Usually folks there are hispanic or Africamerican (a word I invented, yet to be tested). One night a big black guy took my stuff out to the car, then started walking off toward the bus stop. I offered him a ride and took him quite a way to his house. Felt good! I think he was a bit overwhelmed, or wary, or something. Anyway, we had nice conversation and I said bye. Haven't seen him again. Another time a hispanic guy came up and gave me his name and phone; said he'd come do any kind of job for me, for nothing. Nothing?? Yes, free.
You just never know what's going to come from starting out friendly and helpful.
I often go to a local 7-Eleven for wine or a six-pack and need help carrying it. I use crutches from a polio disability, so carrying things is a problem. I always look around for someone nearby to take my items to the checkout. Usually folks there are hispanic or Africamerican (a word I invented, yet to be tested). One night a big black guy took my stuff out to the car, then started walking off toward the bus stop. I offered him a ride and took him quite a way to his house. Felt good! I think he was a bit overwhelmed, or wary, or something. Anyway, we had nice conversation and I said bye. Haven't seen him again. Another time a hispanic guy came up and gave me his name and phone; said he'd come do any kind of job for me, for nothing. Nothing?? Yes, free.
You just never know what's going to come from starting out friendly and helpful.
bluebell wrote: Jeanne, just be careful, acts of kindness are extremely addictive, as you can see on this site :-). I am very happy that you could feel what people feel when they help you. Love and Light, Bluebell
JeanneHo wrote: About receiving acts of kindness: it took me a long time to realize that I could feel warmed and appreciated. I came from a family where needing help was scorned, so any help given was greeted with irritation. Too bad! I'm so glad now that I can delight in being helped -- and in helping! I use crutches and a leg brace, but I'm a GREAT driver and love it, so I'll drive people a long way for my own pleasure. 'ts nice.
JuneBug wrote: What a great post !! I have been in the position of your passengers so I know what it is like for a samaritan to come along !!! :)
Vuyo wrote: Wow! Wow! Wow!
BumMiggity wrote: Jeanneho that was very thoughtful of you! :-) and a wonderful act of kindness, nonetheless.
luckyman wrote: Thanks for being kind to others!
I am happy you find opportunities to share whatever you have like time!
Thanks for being who you are and following the direction of your heart!
I am happy you find opportunities to share whatever you have like time!
Thanks for being who you are and following the direction of your heart!
GuessWhat wrote: Great! It is wonderful to translate something that gives you pleasure (for you, driving) into something that has meaning for others too!
