Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Amazing Albert


--by BigQuack, posted Sep 2, 2012

The other day I was getting into my car when I saw an old man walking up the hill. He looked tired and, as it was quite a rural area, I waited to check he was okay. 

He was fine, so I asked him where he had been. He said he'd taken a train and a bus ride just to get out. He liked getting out once a day. He was almost blind and I said how great he was and amazing to be getting out and about at his age, and so on. 
 
He clearly wanted to talk and we spent the next thirty minutes talking about his life, war-time effort, and even found we had a connection through a family member! We laughed so much we almost cried at times.
 
It cost me nothing other than thirty minutes of my time. I learnt so much and Albert enjoyed the encounter and left smiling. 
 
I also had a chance to thank this brave man for all he did keeping the country safe during World War Two; something he probably hadn't heard for a long long time.
 
Thanks, Amazing Albert ... You are an inspiration! 

 

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Readers Comments

annjav wrote: I love that this encounter was as much fun for you as it was for albert! Doing good isn't a trial, it's a joy!
Mark Carlson wrote: Wow, thank you! Every time i see someone wearing something, such as a cap, that indicates that they are a veteran i go up and thank them for their service and for us being able to enjoy our liberties.
Bluxess wrote: We just need to be a bit open, right :-) to feel the magic of kindness ... I can feel your joy :-)
Bluebell wrote: Thank you for taking time for listening to Albert, it is amazing the power of a good listener, I could feel that you made him happy and that you were very happy in the process too. Love and Light and Endless Blessings to you and Albert, Bluebell
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Taking the time to care and listen is a wonderful thing for you to do! :)

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