A Two Rupee Joy-Ride

--by happysoul, posted May 14, 2012

It was a scorchingly hot day, the kind you wouldn't want to have to wait outside for long in. I was waiting to collect some files outside a commercial complex.

One thing that has always been stress-free for me is kids! A fun-fair had been set up right in front of the complex, so I left my vehicle and went to see the kids having fun on the rides.

One little boy arrived after me and stood there just staring at those rides. I could see the spark in his eyes and I told him to go for it. He said, "It's two rupees entry fee. I have five rupees from working all day collecting plastic garbage."

He polished his 5 rupee coin and tucked it back in his pocket. He sighed, "I wish I could know how it feels to go on those rides."

Suddenly, I imagined a shining ring above my head and wings on my back! This was my chance to be an angel for him. Or perhaps I could be one of Santa's helpers.

Because it was near Christmas I said him, "Santa asked me to give you the gift of a ride on the fun-fair - so lets rock!"

He was so thrilled to hear that Santa had sent him a gift this year!

I paid the two rupees and got him on the ride. I could see the happiness in his eyes, as if he has entire world full of happiness in his heart. Seeing him like that was truly a joy-ride for me!

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Posted by happysoul
May 14, 2012
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Readers Comments

moni wrote: Its always nice to hear good pple doing great things. No matter whether it is big or small.

God bless u
:):)

Anandh wrote: Very nice of you! Keep going!

moral12 wrote: That was very sweet of you to do, paying for that little boy's ride. Kudos to you!

happysoul wrote: thank u so much..keep being kind !

unknown wrote: You could be a nice father or probably you are ;) thanks for being you :)

happysoul wrote: i am a girl 26yrs :)yet to get married in 2 months..anyways thanks for ur kind gesture ..u donated 2 mins of ur time for me to comment..thank you !

smileamile wrote: How beautiful. Through your words I could actually see that little boy's face light up with happiness from your kindness. That little boy will never forget the day he met an 'angel' :-) Smileamile

happysoul wrote: thank you so much..infact i can never foregt the day ! :)

sabrina wrote: The kid would never forget what you did. I accept Deepula's comment. Thanks for the nice gesture. Smilesss,Sabrina

happysoul wrote: :):):)

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