Mom and Son Make A Small Grocery Store Difference

--by Aurelia, posted Dec 17, 2010

Yesterday I was shopping for a few items. My son who is a young adult came with me to keep me company.

As I wheeled the basket towards the register I scanned my items to see how many I had thinking I might go to the Express Line where the sign said, "Ten Items or Less."

I start to go to that line and my son said, "Mom you have twelve items!" I said, "I know, but it's close." He said, "Why are you in such a rush to get home? You should go to the regular line because you are over ten items."

Knowing he was right, I said, "Ooookayyyyyyy," and pushed the basket to the next line.

So there I am waiting my turn and then finally unloading my basket to pay for my items when a young man comes up behind me in line with two items.

I just left the express line because I had too many and now I really want to get finished and home. Again, my son pipes up."Mom, he only has two items and the Express Line is very long now. Won't you just let him go ahead of you?"

I smile and say, "Of course, go ahead." The young man smiles widely and thanks me several times.

It felt good to be with my son and have him remind me not to get caught up in the hurried lifestyle like so many. Do what's right and also be kind.

Mom and son, out and about making a difference, one small act at a time. I'm smiling and proud.

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Posted by Aurelia
Dec 17, 2010
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Readers Comments

cabbage wrote: You obviously have taught him well--and isn't it great that he can remind you of that! :-)

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: He learned from the best! Big hugs to you my friend for helping us all FEEL LIFE! :)

heartofflesh wrote: I am not surprised at all. He has a great rolemodel at home in the form of his mother.

Your life has seems to have moulded his attitude,consideration for others.

JuneBug wrote: One small step for man...
One giant leap for mankind !!!!!....Is that how that goes?????? Anyways, that's what popped in this head of mine !!! :D

LoganJay12 wrote: i think this is a very good story, and your son sounds like a very kind person :)
and i think you did well to listen to him and remain calm within the busy area, well done :)

Bluebell wrote: That's the gene of kindness at work, it goes from one member of the family to another. lol Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles, Bluebell

livinlife wrote: What wonderful lessons you have taught him and how kind he is to others and to you. What's the hurry, I wonder? We so often miss chances to enjoy the beauty of sharing love ~ I'm so pleased that you and your son shared your time and love with strangers.

PaddyD wrote: It highlights the need sometimes to stop and think why we rush so much and worry about time, when there are far more important things like a simple act of kindness. I find when I rush I can not stop being hyperactive and don't get to relax and enjoy the moment but when you pause and do that simple small act which cost you maybe 10 minutes it rewards you all day.

Aurelia wrote: Thanks all... this is just proof that we never know when our kindness with put a smile on our faces...having MY SON remind me to be patient and kind...really let me know that all those times I Thought he wasn't looking (but hoping he was)....He really was! :)
Aurelia

dreamer22 wrote: You're a great mom and have been blessed with such a wonderful son! :-) yay!

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