The other day I was in the grocery store. I was hurrying to get a few things I needed in between soccer games.
In the line behind me was the sweetest lady who was quietly searching through her wallet to find the money she needed to purchase the seven or eight items she had in her cart. I imagined she probably lived on a limited income and might benefit, even just a little, from having her groceries paid for her.
I turned to the cashier and said, "Go ahead. Run her items through. I'd like to pay for her groceries."
My children, aged twelve, seven and three, quietly watched what was going on.
"I can't let you do that," the lady said.
"But I just did," I replied. "Have a great day!" And then, smiling, I walked with my children out the doors.
As I walked away, I heard her ask the cashier, "Did he just pay for my groceries?"
"Yep. He just did."
The act of paying for the groceries wasn't the best part.
The best part was answering all the questions from my children after my three year old said, "Daddy, why did you buy her groceries and then leave 'em there?"
The best part was answering all the questions from my children after my three year old said, "Daddy, why did you buy her groceries and then leave 'em there?"
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- Posted by PiTeacher
- May 30, 2012
- Comments (25)
Readers Comments
Aurelia wrote: You did a wonderful deed and I am so happy that your children were able to witness your kindness! Lessons are Caught, not taught...THanks for sharing your story with us. :0)~Aurelia
Passion8 wrote: Wow...what a great act of kindness. I am so inspired by you guys. Please continue posting your stories so i can copy the act if you don't mind. I'd be posting some of mine soon. Thanks for sharing.Ü
Glowworm wrote: What a great example of kindness to set for your children. You touched a good many lives with that deed. Keep it up! ~Glowworm
luv2bkind wrote: Hi! I just joined today, and your's was the first story I read. Thank you for sharing, as I will be following in your footsteps. You gave me a great idea.
cirrus wrote: This is one of the stories that brought tears to my eyes. This is so beautifull.
Greetings,
Cirrus
Greetings,
Cirrus
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Bless you for your kindness and for teaching your children its value! :)
Mirinthia wrote: You are a blessing to the world. Thank you.
Tammy wrote: It is very refreshing to read such acts of kindness such as yours. May you forever be blessed for being so good to others. Your children will always remember the lesson you showed them. ~tammy
