An Apple A Day Keeps Sadness At Bay!

--by RayOfHope, posted Jan 17, 2014

In my 5 months of stint at South Africa I met many lovely people.

One of them was Christine. She was an aged (in her 60's) house help at the hotel I was put up at. She was doing a great job helping me maintain my otherwise messy room! Although she was getting her monthly wages I thought she deserved a personal "thanks". Every morning before leaving for work I would have a colloquial chat with her about herself and her family. I learnt that she loved apples and that her grand kids loved chocolates (Not surprising!) So at least once a week I would leave an apple and some at the table with a 'Thank you' note.

The day i left SA she gave me a big hug and said "I love you and I will miss you" I had tears in my eyes as that was my 1st 'I love you' in many years. She loved the juicy apples I kept for her. I was glad I was able to provide someone something that they love! And guess what? I got loved in return! :)

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Posted by RayOfHope
Jan 17, 2014
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Glowworm wrote: That is a sweet story. You truly touched that woman's heart, and I see she touched yours as well. We all need kindness and to hear "I love you." I'm glad you were put in each others' paths :)

sara346 wrote: This is a truly lovely story

Mish wrote: Aww.. so sweet (no pun intended!) :))))). Your share brought some tears to my eyes.. ((Hugs)) You are a very kind soul.

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