Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Can I Help You?


--by Aurelia, posted Jan 6, 2012

The other day, I was in line at the grocery store. As I waited, I turned around and found an elderly man in line behind me. I smiled and said "Hi, How ya doing?" He smiled right back at me and politely said he was fine.

I noticed that he had some heavy water jugs and kitty litter in his basket. I asked him if he wanted me to the water jugs up onto the belt so that the cashier could scan them. He said he thought he'd be ok because he didn't think he had to take them out to be scanned and winked at me.

I asked the cashier and she said her scanner most likely would reach into his basket where the items where. The elderly man thanked me for trying to help and said not many people would care about him like I did.

So be on the look out for those in need. No matter how small the good deed may seem...it means alot to those in need.

 

 
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Wayfarer wrote: Starting the new year as you finished the old one - looking out for people. Bless you, aurelia!
Wayfarer wrote: Starting the new year as you finished the old one - looking out for people. Bless you, aurelia!
alraisi wrote: That's ~Aurelia. Things might look small in our eyes but they're very big in the other person's eye. You're the best! :)
JuneBug wrote: Just a kind thought is something ju-u-u-u-u-u-st as thoughtful as the gesture !! :D
unknown wrote: Yes, no matter how small the deed is, its good to offer if we know we can to anyone ... Thanks for helping the old man (::)
Glowworm wrote: Our elders are soooo important. They have so much knowledge and no less value than any other human on earth. God bless you for taking the time to care and reach out. ~Glowworm

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