Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Gardening Neighbor


--by Christine88, posted Oct 8, 2020
My neighbor's grandfather lives with them. He is maybe 80 years young; I'm not exactly sure. He planted a little garden, sands down tree branches to make into walking sticks. Keeps himself busy.

I told him he could use part of my yard to make himself a larger garden; he did just that! Then he offered to clean up a portion of my yard that is messy.

I said, "oh no, you don't have to do that. I'll get to it eventually." He replied, "no, I like to stay busy." I came home Monday to a yard that was all raked up. He told me he'd take care of the piles soon.

I felt so happy...and a little bad, too. I think I'll ask him on my next payday if I can take him out to eat as a thank you. I'll take photos later on, too.
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Readers Comments

pluto178 wrote: If he ever wants to move he is welcome here lol..........he is enjoying giving to you and you are enjoying receiving from him and now you are going to be giving to him........its a wonderful balance of give and take. X
Khokha wrote: Kind guy, Christine!
DANCE wrote: Bless him!
mindyjourney wrote: We are all learning the power of good neighbors :)))). What a dear helpful man!
Mish wrote: He sounds like a sweet fella, Christine :))

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