Window Washer At a Gas Station

--by sunny9874, posted Nov 21, 2007

I pulled into the gas station to fuel up. There was a guy there asking to wash windshields for a dollar. He was developmentally disabled. As he approached me, he compassionately said, "How are you today, maam? Are you having an awesome day? I sure am." His cheer was contagious.

He continued, "Can you help a guy out? I will wash your windshield the best its ever been washed?" I said, " Yes, please go ahead."

So, he washed them all including my mirrors and, they were sparkling clean.

I gave him two dollars and a Smile Card. He said "What is this card"? and I said, "It's a Smile Card and you have to to do something nice for someone today". He understood immediately. And then told me that he wanted god to bless me.

He made me smile. and, I guess since he made me smile and uplifted me, perhaps he had already paid it forward without even knowing it.

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Posted by sunny9874
Nov 21, 2007
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FREEhugsROCK wrote: It is surprising how many fantastically interesting people we meet in every day life... I bet you didn't anticipate him making your day but it is the surprise that makes it a heap better... Good luck!

AURELIA wrote: Smiles are contagious. His gentle nature made you appreicate his efforts. Thank you for taking time to treat him kindly and with respect. You're Awesome. ~Aurelia

bibirose wrote: A willing heart & a smile to match will always bring joy to the receiver.
Have a day full of Smiles!

inspiringstories wrote: wow, this story made me smile..thanks for sharing!

cheers!

barba_rath_yabal wrote: While they wash our car windows, I sit and pray that God gives each one of them a break, as their smile into my face when paying the fuel bill, reminds me of my own four boys, had they not studied or got our help, this could have been their fate as well.

I give a little tip and a big wide smile, knowing how happy it makes them feel for a while

akbj wrote: Great anecdote, your experience made me smile. I appreciate the way you treated him, & his understanding of goodness must have really made your day.

lOVEBUG wrote: You also made my day, compassion is a awesome gift to have, it keeps us humans from being sterile

Ayubowan wrote: In our daily dealings with others, the importance of dignity should be a habit.

Patrick

alyssa wrote: Wow, what a cool way to use a smile card. I'm glad you helped him out. Thank you =D

robert wrote: It made me smile. "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of a battle"

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