A Stranger In My Car

--by Emmie, posted May 28, 2012

While out running errands today I passed a woman walking along a busy highway. I continued on my way, but I couldn't help thinking about that woman.

After completing some errands I headed back down the busy highway and saw her still walking along. I thought, 'No. I can't invite a stranger in my car. There is no way I would feel comfortable doing something like that.'

Well, as soon as I was close to her I pulled off the highway and asked her if she wanted a ride!

She said she was on her way to WalMart. Since I was also going there I said I would be happy to take her. I was not afraid and she thanked me many times. Before we went our separate ways I gave her a "Smile" card and she said I was a very kind woman and she would always remember me.

I don't think I will invite strangers into my car again but this time I think it was okay. It felt good to help someone else out.

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Posted by Emmie
May 28, 2012
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Readers Comments

starryskies wrote: Thanks for following your heart & spreading kindness! :)

annjav wrote: I am happy that it was safe for you to reach out and help and thanks for sharing your story with all of us. Most of us walkers are harmless, and may you be granted great discernment in choosing rightly. Smile.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Good for you for taking the time to care and reach out! :)

iferlamb wrote: It was a wonderful gesture! It is a bit scarry to invite a stranger into your car but at a time in my life I was that lady on the side of the road walking to the store and an offer of a ride (from a lady only! - because I was scared too) was alway appreciated!!!
Thank you for your commitment to kindness.
smiles...

sabrina wrote: We are so apprehensive but still do these sometimes and think that makes all the difference. Nice of you to do that.Smilesss, Sabrina

peanut wrote: We have to be very careful these days,but something in your heart told you it would be okay this time.You were very kind,God Bless You.

madeusmile wrote: It's become our nature to be afraid and cautious when it comes to situations like this. I'm glad that you followed your heart and had a good outcome. I'm sure that she will never forget your kindness.

cabbage wrote: Bless you for helping her out--
and for listening to your heart.
:-)

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