Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Welcome Gift For A New Neighbor


--by afriendlysmile, posted Aug 8, 2007

A new neighbour has moved into the bungalow that an old friend used to occupy.  He was always popping over with fruits from his garden, films of  his world travel and sometimes just  for a cup of tea and a chat.  He suddenly died and it was so sad to see his empty property.

Now a lady has moved in.  So I went over and introduced myself -- she is a lovely friendly person.  While she was out, I went over and popped a  "welcome to your new home" card through the door, left a bunch of flowers and a smile  card on her doorstep.

When I returned later that day she was laughing and chatting with another neighbour about who could have left the gift.   We all ended up laughing and smiling.  And it looks like the start of a happy friendship.  It is so important to create relationships with your neighbours.

A little thought is often all that's required.

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Readers Comments

Tammymay wrote: That is a wonderful story and act of kindness.
AURELIA wrote: AFriendlySmile, You make your neighborhood a special place to live in. When you welcome a new comer so warmly, you are building an extended family.I'm sure she's happy she has you for a neighbor. ~Aurelia
Deccers wrote: what a lovely story, showing how time passes and things move on, yet it can be an encouraging breath of fresh air if you embrace it. i hope you and your neighbour continue to build your friendship.
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: What a great way to make a new neighbor feel welcome. Good for you!
brighteyes wrote: afriendlysmile.....love your story and your open, generous, kind heart...we all move and it is so nice when we are welcomed into our new neighborhood and make new friends....great idea to include a smile card anonymously with the flowers....agree with Deccers....your old friend left a void with his passing BUT OPENNED UP a space for a new friend and neighbor....life goes, life is change and new opportunities...so here's to your new budding friendship! Brighteyes ;)
afriendlysmile wrote: Hi Friends

Thank you for your lovely comments, I guess we are all neighbours in the kindness community, I could not of picked better ones.

Lots of hugs and smiles.

Afriendlysmile:)

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