A Small Gesture Meant a Great Deal

--by amer, posted Oct 31, 2011

This is just a short story but it really brought home to me how very small acts of kindness and even courtesy have bigger effects than we realise.

I have a bad back which flares up from time to time. Yesterday I was out walking while carrying shopping bags and my keys. My keys slipped from my hand and fell to the ground. The problem was that because of my back I couldn't bend down to get them. I was just thinking of how to get around this when two teenage girls came up beside me. Without even speaking to me, one of the girls just reached down, picked up my keys, handed them to me and went on her way.

While it was a small gesture and she couldn't have known that I was in too much pain to bend down, it meant a great deal to me at that moment.

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Posted by amer
Oct 31, 2011
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annjav wrote: The smallest thing can be a great kindness

FairyBubbles wrote: That was lovely - there are so many beautiful people in the world.

trueblue wrote: an earth angel just when you needed one :)

Bluxess wrote: Amer, kindness finds a way, indeed ... regardless of its degree. Blessed were you to be treated with kindness during your trying moments ... Have a blessed weekend, Bluxess.

aurelia wrote: I love it!!! I too suffer from a bad back and it's very difficult to bend. That was really nice that you didn't have to ask for help...it just came naturally to them :) There's is hope for our next generation!!! :) YAY
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~Aurelia :0) SMILES

hasifa wrote: My father also has bad back pain from time to time and I have seen the amount of pain he gets. even the smallest tasks become challenging. so I understand how difficult things like bending can be when you are in pain. Im glad that young lady was there for you in your time of need.

Tropic wrote: I love to read about these beautiful small gestures. :)

Lawrie wrote: Some people are naturally caring thank god for them, they will not till asked however will help and move on such darlings.

momov3 wrote: You have experienced the receiving end of a wonderful open person who sees the little needs around them and acts without thought. I pray your back pain is less each day and that you marvel in all you can do and forget about what you can't do- amazing- it makes all the difference in the world.

Peace, light & blessings to you!

TJ wrote: Wow i never though one person could be so awsome keep it up.

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