Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Placemats, Free Of Charge


--by Aurelia, posted Mar 6, 2008

Yesterday my sister had curtains installed in her new home. They were supposed to be delivered the day after our mom passed away. When they called to install, she said she was too sad to have anyone over because her mom had died the day before, so they rescheduled for Nov. 6th. 


To my sister's amazement, not only did one person arrive to install, but three people came! They had flowers and even made FREE of charge placemats and napkins to match the dinning room curtains she ordered!!!!  They said they were so sorry about her mom's death and they hoped these little things would cheer her up a bit!

My sister cried tears of happiness to think that people she didn't really know got together to do this kind act for her.

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sweetp wrote: oh, that is too sweet!!! its good to hear that they chose to put people above business! sounds like my kind of town!
lorichelle wrote: How wonderful is that! I will look at JCPenneys in a little different light now. It amazes me that they took the time to be so personal. I'm sure your sister being happy also lifted you up!
JuneBug wrote: This is so cool! Now your sister will be constantly reminded of the kindness these people and JCPenny poured out when she looks at these things...I have a plant that some friends gave me after my dad died and it is a constant reminder. Plus I have the one I took to my Dad at the hospital but they wouldn't let him have it because of the oxygen machine. I make sure they get plenty of water and sunshine!
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is very nice. You sure don't see that very often! It just goes to show that any one can be kind in any job they do if they just take the time. Thanks for sharing Aurelia!
brighteyes wrote: Great story and you see even some chain stores believe in RAOK...it will help their busy and it will spread word of mouth....I use JCPenney's often too ...always have liked them and my Mom has been shopping there was years.

Like JuneBug, I have a huge plant that was sent to hubby & I when my father passed and its striving! I also have the one for my sister and it does remind me of my loved one and also the caring of co-workers and friends. We gave a friend a rose tree bush for her Mom's passing and when she cares for it, it reminds her of her Mom.

Thanks for sharing...Brighteyes ;)
akbj wrote: Wow, how impressive. What a great story. Kindness found where one would least expect it. I'll look at JCPenney's a bit differently from now on also. Such a kindness during such a difficult time.
Alraisi wrote: That is something really good to know. I'm more than Happy to know that there are still some people who care about others and things like that. I'm really Happy. They just heard that your sister's mom passed away and then they gave her some small things. It is wonderful. Be Happy for Your sister...!!!
Alraisi...

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