Struggling to Make Ends Meet

--by candye, posted May 12, 2008

While I was shopping at the Family Dollar Store I noticed a young mother with her daughter struggling to pick out items she needed because she counting money in her hand. She got behind me at the check-out counter. As I began to pay for my items, she began to put a few items back after realising she did not have enough money left in her hand. She had shampoo and I saw her put the conditioner back. The lady looked like she hadn't bathed in weeks and her child was also really dirty.

My heart really went out for this poor lady and her child. I paid for my items and then I passed the clerk a $10.00 bill and a smile card. I told her to wait until I left the store and then to give the money and the smile card to the girl behind me. I hope I made a difference in a small way.

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Posted by candye
May 12, 2008
Comments (17)

Readers Comments

Linda wrote: What a beautiful thing to do! It's random acts of kindness that make this world a better place. It will be something the woman and her child will always remember. It also will teach her child that there are kind people in this world.

Camigram wrote: This is always touching to see the compassion that god gave us at work. I have been on both sides of the fence, and to pay it forward so that someone else might reap the benefits is one of the kindest acts someone could do. I would hope that we realize that there have and will always be people much much less fortunate than ourselves, and that despite the condition of the country, we must always check on the condition of our hearts!

Catherine wrote: I hate having to put things back. I feel awful for the cashier and i feel stressed out by the impatient people waiting behind me while i pick out what i absolutely need. I'm not embarassed though because i look at it as an opportunity for those people to slow down a bit. And maybe even one day they might think to offer someone a kindness like you did.

God blesses those who bless others wtg :o)

kathy wrote: God bless you. Continue sharing and giving. God is always watching.

grandmadee2003 wrote: Awesome. I know that she will be sharing this story for a long time and it not only made her happy, sharing her story will make lots of folks happy. I hope i get the opportunity to do this some day.

myfbil wrote: I've been there! Single mother with two little girls - not enough money, juggling what i can or cannot buy. You made a world of difference to them - not only did they gain the items they could use but they also learned a good lesson on random acts of kindness. God bless you!

antdiamiller wrote: What a wonderful thing to do. I have been in her shoes before and its not an easy place to be. You are selfless, caring and kind. Have a wonderful day. God bless!

followerofHim wrote: The time you spent noticing the need and acting on it is time well spent! I need to get some cards, I see how they can come in handy!!!! God bless you!

lovebug wrote: Very, very kind, it is indeed wise to rack up the karma now, you will never know if you will need that contioner. PEACE

AURELIA wrote: You are so sweet. Thank you for giving her a little help like that. I'm sure it mean more to her than you can imagine. :0) ~Aurelia

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