On my way to work I would see this older man sitting beside the road and waving at everyone who passed by. I noticed that he sat there every day even if it was raining or very hot outside. One day while going to work I remembered that I had a beach umbrella at my house, so I turned around, got the umbrella, and took it to him. He was so happy and for about another six months I saw him sitting beside the road waving at people from under the umbrella.
I later found out that the man had passed away, but I hope that the umbrella made his days more pleasant while he was making everyone else's days more pleasant.
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- Posted by tjordan
- Jun 15, 2013
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Readers Comments
Bluebell wrote: I am sure that umbrella was a blessing beyond our understanding. Thank you for you lovin kindness in the shape of an an umbrella :-) Love and Light and Endless Blessings, Bluebell
unknown wrote: what a beautiful and generous think to do. You gave him shade from the sun and protection from the rain, but most of all you gave him your kindness.
RMB333 wrote: What a wonderful story,'tjordan' ... thank you for sharing with HO. You gave the old person protection even for six months, I am sure the umbrella gave him comfort during his last stages! Immense and untold blessings on YOU!
Glowworm wrote: Aww! That is a beautiful gesture, one that I bet made that man's day or year, even! So thoughtful :) It's sad he passed on. I hope he's in a better place.
Nice work :)
Nice work :)
smileswithhope wrote: Such a thoughtful act- powerful, the way small, love-filled gestures are. I bet your kindness made all the difference. :)
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That was very kind of you. Thanks for caring and being so thoughtful! :)
princessliz wrote: wow. I'm sure it was.
grammagussie wrote: How very thoughtful. I bet you smiled from your heart every time you saw him.
stars24 wrote: Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Your kindness still keeps on giving as i read and re-read your story. It's those gestures of love that make a difference! God bless you!
