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While I was deciding what kind of bread to buy at Trader Joe's a young man who works there asked me how I was doing. As usual, I told the truth.
He said, "I'll be right back."
I figured he was another one who thought I talk too much, or go on too much, and had politely excused himself. It was crazy busy in there.
I was heading to the checkout when he came back and handed me a beautiful bouquet of flowers! He said, "Have a Happy New Year," gave me a hug and left.
I will never give up on seeing good in people and I will never change who I am in order to make people like me.
The kindness of this young man, a complete stranger, moved me to tears. It had been an exceptionally difficult day. My heart was hurt and an angel on earth gifted me with kindness. My healing begins.
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- Posted by dmkarrr
- Sep 11, 2013
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
Dobby wrote: What a wonderful story and a thoughtful young man! So glad he made your day and cheered you up.
FairyBubbles wrote: Kindness from a stranger is a truly beautiful thing. (((HUG)))
jsmc10 wrote: :) great story and great man :)
julez wrote: =D This is fantastic!
peacehunter wrote: Supermarket angels xo
Moje wrote: Thank you for sharing your wonderful story! There is so much goodness and human kindness in the world. We must always remember that. :)
reconway1 wrote: Yes! These are the people and actions that give us hope and sustenance. I am reminded here to be part of this community. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
Rosebud wrote: Thank you so much for reinforcing the idea that small acts of kindness reverberate, and "hit home" in ways the original "perpetrator of kindness" (ha! ) will never know.
Erik wrote: Not to say anything of other chains but i have had every employee of trader joe's try to cheer me up if i am shopping and they notice i am down. Talk about your good people.
