Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Can of Coke at the Laundromat


--by pattyjw59, posted Mar 24, 2008

I was at the laundramat the other day and the cutest little guy was in there with his Mom.   As he watched TV and trying to help his mom, I learned that his name was Jay.

Jay told his Mom he was thirsty and she told him he'd have to wait a while to get a drink.  A short time later, he asked again and got the same response.  So I approached his Mom and said, "You know, my own son is all grown up now and living so far away. I really miss him. Would you allow me the pleasure of buying your son a soda pop?" She smiled and thanked me, saying yes, calling her son over.

I bought Jay the soda then asked, with his Mom's permission, if he would hand out some smile cards to people he saw that needed a smile. He agreed so I gave him some cards, reminding him not to talk to strangers unless his Mom was with him.

His Mom and I chatted while we finished our laundry and then I left, not only with a warm feeling over buying him the soda, but because it made me miss my own son a wee bit less ... and I made a new friend to boot!

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Readers Comments

lovebug wrote: I did take time to read the rest of your story. I can remember when I was young, there was a radio show I enjoyed. It always started with a story, but then I would have to wait the find out the rest of the story. Now I am old and can't recall the name of the host of that show. Maybe you or someone you know could let me know the name I forgot. I can't remember the name, but I do remember, I enjoyed that radio show
Rayann wrote: A very nice story. I bet that little boy will remember you always. Not only for the coke, but for the cards and the chance to make other people smile.
akbj wrote: Great story, thank you. It reminds me of all the little ways to keep a lookout to maybe help lift somneone's burden just a bit. You probably totally made that woman's day.
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That was very nice of you. It is great whenever you can show kindness to a child. It is amazing the impact that has and how much it means to them. Thanks for sharing!
JuneBug wrote: How nice of you to buy the boy a Coke! I'm sure he will remember your kindness...:}

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