Yesterday afternoon, I bought a few things from the supermarket. I decided to buy a chocolate bar for the checkout operator, and gift it with a smile card.The woman at the check-out counter was an older lady, and at first, she seemed very grumpy. After paying, I was nervous to give my gift to her, because for the whole time we interacted, she didn't smile at all. Nevertheless, I picked up the courage and gave it to her, explaining that it was for her.
It was the most amazing reaction ever! :) She seemed shocked at first but then a huuuge smile spread across her face, and she was so happy and thankful! She told me that no customers had ever done anything nice for her before. I felt so happy that I was able to make her smile! :)
Then I went out to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A lady came over to me. She was confused about when her bus was coming and what bus she should get on to get to her neighborhood. I explained it to her, and she told me that she was 78 years-old and she would not be able to remember the number, so I wrote it on her hand. She was so sweet and we stood and chatted for a while.
I remembered I had another chocolate bar in my bag so I gave it to her along with a smile card. She was really happy and then said that every single time she comes to this exact bus stop, someone comes and helps her. She said she thinks it's like an angel each time.
As my bus drove up, I said goodbye to her, gave her a hug, and we parted our own ways. :)
Life is beautiful! :)
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- Posted by Jacinda
- Oct 19, 2013
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Readers Comments
Mish wrote: Your share made me smile. :)))))
princessliz wrote: How nice of you to combine sweet treats with smile cards :)
Kudos for finding the courage to spread loving kindness to the elderly woman at the supermarket as well :) That happens, but the more we try- even for the ones who appear difficult, it becomes easier.
Have a lovely week! :)
Kudos for finding the courage to spread loving kindness to the elderly woman at the supermarket as well :) That happens, but the more we try- even for the ones who appear difficult, it becomes easier.
Have a lovely week! :)
Bluebell wrote: Thank you for your big heart, sending you much, much, love, Bluebell
Paul wrote: Love in any time!
Paintslinger wrote: Made me smile :) *love and light*
paradox52308 wrote: Wow! Great way to spread some kindness and happiness.
kevinsandrajones wrote: What a lovely thing to do for both ladies. You've inspired me to do something nice for the check out ladies who do get overlooked.
surfjunk2000 wrote: Lovely! Great example of random acts of kindness.
bilkis wrote: What wonderful act of kindness, very inspiring
bdvolz1 wrote: Wonderful, thanks for reaching out and sharing. I have in mind to hand out photocards to strangers.
