Pumping Gas For An Old Lady

--by merv, posted Mar 6, 2008

Not a really stupendous story, but I was really jazzed after this small act.

I'd stopped to fill up the gas tank on my pickup and noticed an older lady (in her 80s) in the next lane. She was walking with one of the canes with outriggers and seemed to be having a problem getting around.

I watched for a bit, not wanting to insult her if she was making it. I finally asked her if I could help. Got a look like, "I don't know you." Then I asked if I could carry something in to the attendant for her. She considered this for a moment and handed me $30.00 to take in.

I did, and then pumped the gas for her.

It turns out that this woman, with the prettiest brown eyes, had hurt her knee, and was trying to get to her doctor. I'm glad I was able to lend a hand.

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Posted by merv
Mar 6, 2008
Comments (15)

Readers Comments

akbj wrote: What a sweet occurrance. It's great to know there are people like you in the world. I'm really glad you wrote it.

Tammymay wrote: Great!! Need more people who are willing to help anyone in need!!

JuneBug wrote: You are wonderful, Merv! I'm glad you were there to help her!

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Any story of kindness is a stupendous story to me Merv! Thanks for caring and making a difference for this woman!

brighteyes wrote: Such a generous and compassionate person you are Merv....wouldn't mind running into you myself!

lmil1954 wrote: I dont know how I missed this story till now. I especially love, love, love your sweet ending to this story!

megumi wrote: You don't give yourself enough credit for the little things you do merv. But I thank God that you are out there. May the God of all peace bless you and keep you.

brighteyes wrote: Merv...this story touches my heart....I live thousands of miles away from my Mom and when my Dad passed away, she had to pump gas for the first time herself as my Dad always filled up the tank...she was scared, did not know what to do and hesitated...the gas attendant noticed and came over and volunteer to pump the gas for her and explains how to do it....he said she reminded him of his Mom...my Mom, needless to say, was so relieved and touched by his kindness ...she still frequents the gas station also stopping to talk to him but proudly pumps her own gas now thanks to him!!!!

cinnamonhead wrote: good for you. it takes all kinds of acts to change the world, keep up the good work.

falsemonkeypuzzl wrote: That old phrase "the eyes are the windows of the soul" comes to mind. I'm sure much of the prettiness you saw in those eys was gratitude shining through. Thank you for overcoming her fear and perhaps renewing her faith in the kindness of strangers.

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