$10 Of Gas Takes You Smiles Further

--by Philippians4n8, posted Feb 2, 2013

I was on my way back to from a trip out of town and just a few exits from the one I needed.

I thought I'd better not push my luck, so I pulled off the motorway to get some gas. I had $50 and figured I would use $40 to fill my tank. Since I was going inside anyway to pay for my gas I would use the rest of the money to grab a few snacks.

After I handed the cashier my money she said, in a rather nasty tone, "That one wasn't approved either." I realized she was talking to someone else. I turned and saw an older lady turn, with her head down, and exit the store.

The cashier handed me my $10 change and said, "She's already tried two cards."

Leaving the store (without snacks,) something told me to give the older woman the $10 change. I walked over to her car just as she was about to close the door. I said, "Excuse me. Were you trying to get some gas?" Before she could answer, I handed her the $10 and said, "This is for you!"

She looked up at me and said, "Oh! But you don't even know me."

I told her, "It's okay. I don't need to know you, I know you need some gas to get home, so this is for you."

She got out of the car and hugged me with tears in her eyes. I told her to have a blessed day and turned back to my car to pump by own gas.

Then I remembered I had a couple of Smile cards in my purse. I grabbed one and headed back to her car. By then she had gone in the store, given the cashier the $10, and come back out to pump her gas.

I handed her the card and said, "Today is your day to get a little extra blessing. So smile! Next time, I pray you can pass the blessing on to someone else."

There is no doubt in my mind that she will do a little something extra nice for someone else, and hopefully ask them to pass it on also!

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Posted by Philippians4n8
Feb 2, 2013
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annjav wrote: I'm thinking you were more satisfied by providing the lady with $10 than you would have been by the snacks you would have bought. Good work, kindness peddler!

BELLO wrote: That is absolutely wonderful. Blessings and love to you and yours

tiggerzzz wrote: What a thoughtful gesture. Thank you for sharing and god bless everyone.

jsmc10 wrote: So lovely of you :) im sure she did pass it in aswell :)

smileswithhope wrote: What a beautiful story- i'm sure she was so touched by your kindness!

Davinci PHARAOH wrote: Courtesy, after all, is only kindliness, politeness & civility. / courtesy, good cheer, friendliness - the ability to serve without ostentation, the willingness to give freely of that spirit of welcome that warms the heart - this makes friends. Courtesy comes from the heart. It is the unmistakable sign of good breeding. The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it. Ccn = civility costs nothing. Be kind be kind and be kind.

thaata wrote: One has to experience the disappointment, frustration and embarrassment in such situations to understand the moment. You have shown wonderful kindness which she will never forget and she will certainly pay forward.

Brian wrote: That was a wonderful story which brought tears to my eyes. Please all of us, let's pass on the kindness. God bless

denisemj wrote: How kind of you to do- Thanks for sharing & caring :)

gkrb wrote: so sweet of you.God bless you.

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