Kindness from a Stranger

--by springcjq, posted Jul 20, 2025

We live in Winnipeg, Canada. This afternoon while cooking, we realized we were short on eggs. So we asked our son to go across the street to Superstore with his dad’s credit card to buy a tray of eggs (30 for $10.22). But when he went to pay, he didn’t know the PIN and couldn’t complete the transaction. Just then, a gentleman who had already finished paying stepped up and covered the cost for him—no questions asked. My son thanked him repeatedly and came home amazed: “How can people be so kind?” My husband and I were touched too. It felt like one of those reading comprehension stories we used to see in textbooks—where a stranger lends a hand at just the right moment—but this time, it really happened. It reminded us of the stories shared on KindSpring, where people write about the small acts of kindness they’ve received from strangers. We’ve decided that next time we go grocery shopping, we’ll pick up a few extra items to donate to the food bank—to pass on the kindness.

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Posted by springcjq
Jul 20, 2025
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Mish wrote: That was so wonderful. Love when these unexpected kindness acts come along. Thanks for sharing here with us & welcome to KindSpring ❤️

janfour wrote: Passing it on is the best acknowledgment!! What a kind story. 🌼💛🌼💛🌼💛

mindyjourney wrote: So grateful that kindness has no borders or limitations! Thank you for sharing with us 🕊️ 💪.

Helenconnell2 wrote: That's an excellent way of paying it forward - thank you x

Rajni wrote: You resolved to pass on kindness is greatly appreciated.

pluto178 wrote: How lovely x

patjos wrote: Fabulous and so lovely to hear! Than you for sharing.

cheeka wrote: Amazing how kindness works. Thank you

cheeka wrote: Beautiful

DANCE wrote: Wonderful, these things do happen!!!!

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