Kind Words Calm Mother and Child

--by joesmith, posted Nov 26, 2012

One day I was shopping with my child after work to pick up supplies needed for an employee celebration. I was exhausted and wanted to get in and out quickly.

My child was tired and cranky and wanted out of the shopping cart. She was grabbing for every item we passed. I was losing my patience and temper when an elderly woman came over to us. She took my child's hand, and said, "what a lovely child."

My little girl was quiet immediately. The woman looked at me. She had an angelic smile and then said, "They are so wonderful at this age." At once I felt peaceful and in control of the situation.

After she walked away, I found a snack that pleased us and we had a pleasant shopping trip. That one moment of someone reminding me what a treasure I had turned my whole attitude around and made my shopping trip so much easier.

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Posted by joesmith
Nov 26, 2012
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Readers Comments

denisemj wrote: The senior was your Angel. So glad she took the time to remind you how precious your little girl was. Thanks for sharing :)

starryskies wrote: Great story! Children are such a blessing! :)

annjav wrote: My children used to pick up on my mood when i was tired and hurried, and that seemed to make them feel the same way. It's always a blessing when someone calm and peaceful can come along to change the dynamic a bit. I'm sure she was happy that her words helped you both. Thanks for sharing!

frog wrote: Your story reminds me of why it is that we are not meant to go through this life alone! We all have something to give that can be of comfort to another. Thank you for sharing.

twinkle wrote: That is the power of kindness i'm sure.

jsmc10 wrote: It can be harder to see how lovely a child is when they are getting cranky, it was wonderful for this woman to point it out, thank you for sharing :)

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