(1).jpg)
Today in western New York, The Buffalo News teamed up with The Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo to raise funds for the medical care of children.People took to the street to sell newspapers for a dollar each, with the proceeds all going to benefit the hospital. As I was driving along, I came to a stop and was approached by a woman who asked if I would be interested in a paper. I felt awful - I had no cash or change on me and told her sadly, "I don't have a dollar!" She smiled and replied kindly, "Don't worry about it! The car ahead of you just gave me $5.00. That's five papers paid for, so enjoy!"
At first I told her I couldn't accept, but she insisted. I thanked her and gave what I could: my blessings, for her as well as for the person in front of me who had generously given more money than they had to. I felt I was the recipient of "good news" on many levels in that moment, and want to do what I can now to pass it on!
1404 Reads
- Posted by SusanMarie
- Sep 28, 2013
- Comments (10)
Readers Comments
SusanMarie wrote: *smile*
shreyansh wrote: Nice one. I wish the same thing happens to me wen i start earning. Nice one.
Dobby wrote: Great example of the ripple effect of kindness! Lots of times we don't realize we're in the ripple, here, you did!
SusanMarie wrote: I hope that I already have *smile* Thank you.
SusanMarie wrote: Yes, excellent observation. Thank you. You know this happens so many times in our lives in small ways that truly matter often more so than major things. To me, things such as this are the truly precious moments.
jsmc10 wrote: That's great :)
SusanMarie wrote: I know, it made me so happy!
Mish wrote: Yup, being kind IS simple & makes everyone involved happy ! :)))
SusanMarie wrote: Yes it sure does!
FairyBubbles wrote: That is a lovely story - I wonder how you will pay it forward. (((HUG)))
