The Best Hug I've Ever Had

--by smoothsugardoll, posted Apr 14, 2008

When I was 9, my sister, two other friends and I used to go to local nursing homes to sing for the elderly on Sunday afternoons.

One Sunday we went to see the elderly and a little lady was having her 102nd birthday party.

The staff told us we had to leave because of the party. The lady immediately said, "Oh no. They are here to entertain my guests." I'll never forget how important I felt that day -- entertaining her and her guests on her special day.

A few months later she passed away. Bless her heart for including us in such a glorious time.

When we had finished singing that day, she insisted we have a big piece of cake and punch. Then she gathered us each in her arms and hugged us. I think that might have been the best hug I've ever had. We were there to make her feel good but she made me feel good too. I'll never forget that bright sparkle in her eyes when she called us her singing angels.

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Posted by smoothsugardoll
Apr 14, 2008
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Readers Comments

JuneBug wrote: Aww! What a sweet lady!!! I would have done the same thing though...Who could pass up angels singing on their birthday???? :}

lovebug wrote: Thank you so much for sharing a wonderful moment in your life. I do believe it is those brief moments of kindness given while we are young. We sort of collect them in our hearts, and as adults they do bring forth their fruit and it does make the world a better place.

AURELIA wrote: How wonderful. I am happy that you were able to celebrate such a thing as 102 years!!!!Thank you for being her angels.
~Aurelia

lmil1954 wrote: See? What comes around goes around-what you do for others really does bring joy to your own heart!!! Lovely story. Thanks for sharing it. Linda:)

PayingForward wrote: Thank you for sharing this lovely story. What precious angels ... the birthday girl included. You made her day and she made yours. What a precious memory. :)

makesomeonesmile wrote: The smallest kindnesses can mean the most. How blessed you are to have made a difference for this woman in her life!

henry agbo wrote: Thats the best thing that could ever happen to you.its a priceless gift.This teaches everyone of us to always show kindness antwhere we find ourselves no matter how young or old we are.

ieiblue wrote: Wow.. so nice...:P Age doesn't hinder us to show kindness... and wow really!!! Such nice gestures on your part and the lady... :p

molly273 wrote: God bless you. I hope that you are surrounded by people that make you happy in your old age!

Manana wrote: Amazing how the little things that you do for others may not take much from you but mean so much to them. God bless you! You are an angle!

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