The Man I Will Never Forget

--by hasifa, posted Jul 17, 2011

This morning, I remembered a childhood memory. It made realize that some of the acts of kindness that we might do spontaneously might never be forgotten by the recipients.

I was six years old and in foster care. My foster mother was not the kind of person I would have chosen to stay with. One morning she sent me to the store for a sack of flour. On the walk back home I was doing what any six year old would have been doing -- playing. Because of that I dropped the sack of flour and it burst open spilling the flour all over the ground. I knew that this meant I would be in big trouble when I got home.

So I ran back to the store and asked the clerk if I could have an empty bag and a scoop so I can gather up as much of the flour as possible. There was no way I was going home empty handed.

Returning to the scene of the accident, to my horror, I saw a car drive right on top of the flour! There was no chance of salvaging it now!

The driver saw the distress on my face and pulled over. He came over to me and asked what was wrong. I told him that I would probably get the beating of my life if I went back without the flour I had been sent for.

He took me by the hand and led me back to the store where he bought me a new sack of flour - and some candy! Then he wiped my tears and sent me on my way home.

I never told my foster mother about the kind gentleman but I’m twenty-three years old now and I still remember him and his kindness.

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Posted by hasifa
Jul 17, 2011
Comments (16)

Readers Comments

Glowworm wrote: What a kind gentleman! I'm so glad that he was there for you at that moment of need.

I'm sorry about the mean foster mother. I pray God and time heals or have healed your wounds.

God bless. -G.

Bluebell wrote: You met your guardian Angel at the age of 6 :-) I am sure that some how he is still looking after you :-) Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles, Bluebell

hasifa wrote: G, yes indeed, a kind man he was. as far as my wounds go, I was a child so I bounced back.both God and time have healed my wounds.

Bluebell, Yes he was my guardian angle and I do hope he is still watching over me. Thank you both for reading.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Kindness sticks with us far longer than we would ever know. That is why every kind act, no matter how small or large, makes a difference. Thanks for sharing! :)

unknown wrote: Wow, God bless this gentleman and the lovely young lady like you who have now shared your turning points of life ! God just found a problem and a solution all at the same time to remember ... You seem to have had an interesting life so far Hasifa ... I am sure you will have a lot to share to future generations ... since your stories are very empowering ! God bless you once more ! Warm hugs, Deeper (-: :-) ...

Jimpa wrote: Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

Sajha wrote: What a challenging life, what a wonderful person you are, what a wonderful man and wonderful story! It makes me so happy to read it!
I'm so sorry you had such a stark sterile and even cruel childhood. Bless your heart. You're a little younger than my older daughter, and my heart hurt for you. I grew up with abuse and neglect too. I hope you are now surrounded with a vast and loving spiritual family. That has changed my life. Blessings, Love and Light. Sajha

RMB333 wrote: It was just wonderful to read your story thank you for sharing. Kindness sticks in our minds as longs as we want them to! It proves that you are a very grateful person. To remember the gentleman's kind act! Thank you for sharing. With blessings!

Alia wrote: Aw, wat a kind gentleman! :) may god bless him!

annjav wrote: Bless that man for taking the time to make things right for you. You have learned a lot about kindness to others from your life so far. Thanks for sharing.

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