Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Unexpected Help at the Grocery Store


--by A2Zmom4, posted Aug 21, 2011

 

My son is away at college, in his first year. 
 
He called me one night to tell me, "Mom, I met the nicest lady ever!"  
 
He had taken the bus from his dormitory to the grocery store. While he was shopping the light rain outside turned into a major storm; heavy rain, strong winds and very cold! As soon as he stepped outside the wind destroyed his umbrella and he was immediately drenched. Not knowing how he'd get his groceries onto the bus and back to the dormitory in such awful weather he stood in the shelter of the store entrance. 
 
Just then a lady stopped her car, rolled down the window, and asked if he needed a ride. Remembering what I had taught him about taking rides from strangers he said, "No, thanks." But she insisted so he looked her over carefully and decided she looked like a safe "mom-type." He jumped in and she took him all the way to his dorm entrance.
 
He thanked her several times and offered money for gas. She refused and said she had kids away at college too and would hope someone would help them in the same situation. He thanked her again and again, then she was off before he could even ask for her name. 
 
God saw that my son needed an angel to help him out and keep him safe. Thank you to that wonderful woman and bless her kind heart!

 

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Readers Comments

RMB333 wrote: What a humane act from that compassionate lady! Certainly, protection will follow your son right through ... Immense Blessings for that lady, your son & you! Thanks for sharing the post!
alcy wrote: I was in getting lunch at subway when i realized that i had left my wallet in my other pants pocket. The fella behind me picked up my bill. Said i was to pay it ahead if i had the chance.
moral12 wrote: How wonderful of that "mom" to have helped your son in his time of need. They are all our children, aren't they? Thanks for sharing!
Redrose wrote: Yeah, she is much more nice lady !!! God bless u and ur family and the " Nicest lady " !!! :)
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is great! A kindness like this not only helps your son but all of us who get to enjoy reading it as well! :)
oldgirl wrote: What a wonderful lady. Let's hope that if her children are ever in the same situation, someone like her happens along to help them in their time of need.
Thanks for sharing your story with us.
hasifa wrote: What a blessing that woman was. In my country we have a saying, "It takes a village to raise a child". Special thanks from me to the generous lady, to your son for his gratitude and to you for sharing the story.
~give to the world your best and the best will come back to you~
~hasifa
unknown wrote: those "mom angels" are the best, aren't they? No ulterior motive except to see a child safe and sound. I loved your story. Thank you for posting it.
Bluxess wrote: I am glad this fairy Godmother was planted specially for your son to whisk him off the rain ... right where he belongs ... God bless all of you, Bluxess.

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