A Small Gesture That Made My Day Brighter

--by jer09, posted Jun 10, 2010

I needed to stop by our local grocery store on my way home. As I approached the store, I could see a little old lady was trying to get a young man's attention - but without success.

I asked the lady if she needed something and she said yes. She had parked near the shopping cart return area and was going to use a cart to lean on. She needed it to help her balance. There was only once cart there and it was from a different store so she didn't want to use it.

I walked to another cart area and retrieved a cart for this grocery store. The lady was relieved and happy to have the right cart. She told me she uses the cart to get to the store. Once inside, she uses a motorized cart. She thanked me and was on her way.

A little while later, I saw the little old lady doing her shopping. I was impressed with all the planning she did just to be able to buy a few things from a grocery store.

This lady could have been angry because she cannot get around easily. She could have been afraid to go to the store. She could have given up waiting in the parking lot for someone to help her. But she stuck it out, got help and had a great attitude.

I should have thanked her instead of the other way around - because her cheerfulness and ingenuity made my day.

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Posted by jer09
Jun 10, 2010
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JuneBug wrote: We still learn from the elderly ! I hope I have her spunk when I get her age...and I hope someone like you is there to assist me if I need it !! Great RAOK !!!! :)

dinakar wrote: that is why elders are the only source we can learn practically...thanks to the oldman who taught you and thanks to to you for sharing with us....

Aurelia wrote: Thank you for noticing her and helping her out. A great story. I can imagine her now whizzing around the store with a big SMILE on her face, confident and happy...thanks to you. :)
~Aurelia

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