A Lesson In Kindness From My Mother

--by irmamurphy, posted Jun 2, 2013

I was at the drugstore getting ready to leave when I saw an old lady standing at the main entrance. She looked like she might be lost, so I asked if she needed any help. She said, "Yes, please. Where is the drugstore window? I need the get some medication but I don't see very well."

I took her by the hand and led her into the store. I helped her get her medicine and helped her get the money from her purse to pay for it.

I asked her how she had managed to get to the drugstore and she told me she had walked from her house, which was four blocks away. I offered to take her home and she agreed to let me. She told me she was a widow. She had no children and lived by herself. She was 95 years old.

I helped her to her door and she told that she was so blessed to find people like me who would help her. In truth it was all down to my mother who had passed away five months before. The time I spent caring for mom taught me a lot about compassion. She taught me the real love and kindness aren't just reserved for family, but are meant to be shared with everyone.

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Posted by irmamurphy
Jun 2, 2013
Comments (11)

Readers Comments

jsmc10 wrote: Bless her, and bless you for helping her, thank you :)

peacehunter wrote: Awww i have tears. I love you. Your taking time out of your day to aid this lovely lady was surely love in action. Hugs!

cabbage wrote: Your mom's beautiful spirit lives on in you.

Bless you, beautiful angel.

Lapixie wrote: Thank you for sharing your story. My sister's death has taught me about compassion. There were so many people in her life that loved her. I agree. Kindness is meant to share with everyone.

Shalarx wrote: Bless you

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Bless you for showing such kindness to her. I am sure your mother smiles down on you and your kindness! :)

Mish wrote: Kindness to the frail elderly is super-kindness. You were her Angel that day. :))

AshleyM wrote: Aww :) such a lovely story! Thanks for helping her out and sharing your story!

denisemj wrote: Condolences on your loss. So glad you were available to Help this dear senior. You brought Smiles and concern and you were reminded of you dear mom. Thank You for sharing!

jsmc10 wrote: thank you so much for helping this woman and I am so sorry to hear about your mum :(

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