It's rare when an act of kindness comes up to you :)I was in a parking lot when a tall, sincere, bespectacled man approached me asking for help with directions. He had a printout of
google maps directions from the airport to a hotel on the main street, but just couldn't find his hotel. He clearly didn't have a phone, so after validating his written directions, I mapped it on my phone and showed him exactly where he needed to go.
He mentioned that he had tried going there, but there was no such street number and he just couldn't locate his hotel. I confirmed it again for him, he thanked me with a big smile, shook my hand, and took off. I got into my car and he got into his, and we parted ways. As I drove to the next grocery store and went in, something wasn't sitting right about the directions -- so I Googled the address again and realized that he was looking for the right address but in a city a half hour away!
Unfortunately it had been several minutes, and in the peak rush hour time, the chances of finding him a mile away where he was surely still looking around -- were slim to none. But I thought I'd give it a try and took off in that direction. I'd barely noticed what his car looked like, and was just about to give up. I parked my car as I considered what else I could do -- when lo and behold, he drove right by and pulled over into a nearby parking spot, still confused about where he was.
When I pulled in next to him, he couldn't believe it: "How did you find me?!" he asked. "I'm not sure, but I figured out that you are in the wrong city!" I showed him the hotel info, pulled up the right directions for him, and after more smiles, laughs and a handshake, we parted ways. Likely that we'll never meet again, and that makes it all the more sweet :)
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- Posted by kindsauce
- Dec 15, 2013
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Readers Comments
moral12 wrote: Wow! That was surely above and beyond the call of duty. Many kudos to you!
rc wrote: I generally don't comment on articles but felt compelled to do so here. You're a very kind person. And you've inspired me to give just a bit more effort and be more kind in my interactions with others. Thank you!
huanita wrote: Wow! My jaw dropped at this. The universe does have a way if we have the will :) i'm so grateful for angels like you who dropped your own agenda and went looking for that man. Bless you.
Ps. I also really like your id - kindsauce :)
Ps. I also really like your id - kindsauce :)
ryan wrote: It's so heart warming to know that there are kind people like yourself still in this world.
ryan wrote: It's really heart warming to know that there are still kind caring people in this harsh thoughtless world.
Ryan wrote: I'm glad you went back even though you had to face rush hour and time. It goes to show you the power of the mind seek and you shall find.
mcarlson1970 wrote: Wow, i know he was glad you are a persistent person! Thank you!
Mark Carlson wrote: Thanks for persistence!
jsmc10 wrote: lol wow! what luck! :)
rash wrote: You were genuine in your kindness so you found him.Thanks for sharing.
