There was once a little boy who lived in my community. His father was abroad and was not supporting him nor his mother financially and his mother was not working, so most times his mother could not send him to school.My mother saw the situation and decided to "take him up". She bought a lunch bag and in the mornings when we left for school, whatever was in my lunch bag was in his and when we got back home he'd get a snack or dinner if he planned on staying over.
Well one day, from nowhere his father got in contact with his mother and told her he would be filing for him to come and live with him abroad. His mother agreed readily as it would be better because she would not be able to pay College expenses for her son.
Well he he did leave and go abroad, but years later we saw this stranger at our gate looking in. It was him, who had came back to show appreciation to my mother for what she had done.
My mother's example showed me how kindness has no expiration date. Here it was, alive and well, many years later.
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- Posted by Sasha
- May 14, 2019
- Comments (6)
Readers Comments
cabbage wrote: Beautiful story!
HeartRock wrote: Such a warm loving story, sasha. Does your family still keep in touch w that young gentleman?
Nickgrand wrote: Thanks you and God bless!!
dancingDog wrote: Kindness is worth it whether you ever see the results or not! Bravo to your mom for being such a great example and caring about this boy - and yes, it is especially sweet to see the reward later.
harry wrote: it's very kind of your mom ,she took care of the boy .kindness always pays though we do it even without expecting anything in return
AURELIA wrote: Doing what we know feels right in our heart is not only good for the person receiving the help but good for ourselves. I'm sure she never expected to see him again when he left. That's such a nice story. :) ~Aurelia
