Carrier Bag Angel

--by Afriendlysmile, posted Apr 15, 2007

Last Saturday on a shopping trip I noticed a lady with four carrier bags come out of the store and walk to the bus stop. That particular bus goes my way so I thought I would ask her if she wanted a lift with it being a chilly day and the weekend service being a bit sparce.

She most gladly excepted. Chatting on the way, she revealed she was a cartaker for her sick husband and elderly mother. One of the highlights of her week is the flower arranging she does at church.

Despite the daily grind that this lady had to endure, she had such a positive and cheerful outlook in thinking of others to brighten up their lives with flowers. It made me think how we are surrounded by angels in the most unexpected forms. She was so thankful for my little help. I gave her a big hug and said she had made my day.

A big thanks to all caretakers out there.

1607 Reads

Posted by Afriendlysmile
Apr 15, 2007
Comments (2)

Readers Comments

Ginny wrote: Just the simpplest things help make other poeple have great day. Just think if you never asked her for ride. You would have never know what she did or who she was.

afriendlysmile wrote: Hi
It was meant to say carers,not that caretakers don't do an excellent job lol.
bye.
afriendlysmile.

Add A Comment

Name

Comment Description

Spam Block: Please answer this simple math question 5 + 3 =

Subscribe to the Kindness Newsletter

143K subscribers

About Us

KindSpring is a place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the KindSpring user community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the world with generosity, gratitude, and trust. The site is 100% volunteer-run and totally non-commercial. It is a shared labor of love.

Other servicespace Projects Include

Stories of Kindness from Around the World