Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Surprise Cart For An Elderly Woman


--by Hobo, posted Nov 25, 2018
I moved and in my new location,  many nights on the way home from work I saw the same elderly lady walking down the street with a bunch of plastic shopping bags in her hands. She often stopped and rested during the trip back to her home.

So I watched her one evening and saw which house she went to. I verified she went to the same location again and then on the way home I parked down the street and walked to the house. On the porch I left a folding cart with the big wheels which will roll easily. Taped to the handle was one of the smile cards.

I saw her yesterday with the cart full, pulling it down the street in the chill of the day. She was definitely having a better experience. It is good to help.
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sandra miller wrote: There are many ways that we can be kind to others, but often we don't take the time to act once we see a need - thank you "hobo" for putting your thoughts into action. Both the elderly lady and god noticed. What a blessing.
Rajni wrote: Your beautiful eyes found the opportunity and your beautiful heart put it in action, selflessly. You did a very good job.
rocket_dad wrote: Simply a wonderful act of kindness!
Christine88 wrote: Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
lindariebel wrote: Sherlock is alive and kind!
Rmc wrote: Oh, i love this! So simple, but rather than making a change for one day, you put thought into how to change things for this woman every day.
pluto178 wrote: Now that IS kindness.........in action x
melnotes wrote: Well done and greatly appreciated :)
wavingatyou wrote: :)))
Mish wrote: That is just so AWESOME! Hugging you now x

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