One late winter's evening I was standing at a bus stop in gloomy, wet and windy London. Then I noticed a young man running as fast as he could and just behind him there was a number eight bus.
He wasn't going to make it to the bus stop in time - unless I did something!
I held my hand out and stopped the bus. The guy was still running, so I proceeded to walk slowly towards the bus. I put my right foot on the step to keep the door open and, finally, the young man reached the bus stop!
He stopped next to me and leaned against a tree to catch a breathe and let me get on the bus first. But I turned around and stepped back. He looked at me with surprise. Then he understood what I had done for him.
He got on the bus but still kept looking at me. I smiled and turned away. The bus left. I felt good.
Every little helps!
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- Posted by j.asmara
- Jun 9, 2012
- Comments (23)
Readers Comments
heartofflesh wrote: Very kind of you to do that. Your act might have lifted the spirit of that young man and who knows, it might have inspired him to be more kind to people around him.
From India with love and admiration!
From India with love and admiration!
heartofflesh wrote: May I recommend you " London In A Rainy Day " posted by Bluebell here in this site. Somewhat similar to your story !
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That was very kind of you and appreciated more than you know I'm sure!
Aurelia wrote: Ha Ha Ha!!! What a quick thinker you are. I love it....Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us. :) ~Aurelia
smileon wrote: Love this. You may have brightened the day of the bus driver and the many other passengers on the bus that day.
arunchikkop wrote: Nice One..)
You have a good response time or shall I call it Kindess response time..)
You have a good response time or shall I call it Kindess response time..)
Jami2D wrote: :) right on! I thought that it was cute that he remained a gentleman and let you board first. Looks like both of you were thinking of others. Missing the bus is the worst,especially after you run for it.
JoyNow wrote: You changed his day. Probably many others. You changed my day just by sharing your story. Love it. Thank you!
Mirinthia wrote: That was sooooo nice! I heard myself softly say as a big smile spread across my face " ohhhh that was good"
sandra wrote: Your hand must have been guided by god himself; that was such a kind deed and one i'd never have thought of unless it was too late to act. God will bless you.
