Last night it was still light out when I returned home from work. My new neighbor and his son were in their favorite place, outside in the yard, playing ball. The young boy always reports to me how many "home runs" he hits and I always clap and cheer for him.
These guys are something else. Where you see one of them, the other is not far away. The dad is always engaging the child in conversation, focusing on the child...not talking on a cell phone or walking ahead of the boy so that he has to run to keep up with him. This guy is the real deal. It warms my heart to see a father and son enjoying each other's company like they do.
As they were returning to their upstairs apartment, when the boy out of earshot, I asked the dad if his son had a bike. He said no. I wasted no time trekking to the store and I was beside myself with excitement as I picked out a neon green 20" bike with all the jazzy stuff kids like. I loaded the bike, training wheels, bike lock and helmet into my car and off I went.
At home, I unloaded the bike and gear and carried it upstairs to their apartment and left it outside the door. Not a light task for a
70-yr-old woman! :) Not 5 minutes later they were at my door, with the boy dancing up and down with excitement, the dad humble and appreciative. I told the dad that I need to get rid of a men's mountain bike that I was storing for a friend and he happily obliged by taking it off my hands. Now the two of them have another activity they can do together.
I told the dad how proud I was of him for valuing quality time with his son. It's something the boy will remember throughout his life. For me, it's one of lifes pleasures to see them together.
These guys are something else. Where you see one of them, the other is not far away. The dad is always engaging the child in conversation, focusing on the child...not talking on a cell phone or walking ahead of the boy so that he has to run to keep up with him. This guy is the real deal. It warms my heart to see a father and son enjoying each other's company like they do.
As they were returning to their upstairs apartment, when the boy out of earshot, I asked the dad if his son had a bike. He said no. I wasted no time trekking to the store and I was beside myself with excitement as I picked out a neon green 20" bike with all the jazzy stuff kids like. I loaded the bike, training wheels, bike lock and helmet into my car and off I went.
At home, I unloaded the bike and gear and carried it upstairs to their apartment and left it outside the door. Not a light task for a
70-yr-old woman! :) Not 5 minutes later they were at my door, with the boy dancing up and down with excitement, the dad humble and appreciative. I told the dad that I need to get rid of a men's mountain bike that I was storing for a friend and he happily obliged by taking it off my hands. Now the two of them have another activity they can do together.
I told the dad how proud I was of him for valuing quality time with his son. It's something the boy will remember throughout his life. For me, it's one of lifes pleasures to see them together.
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- Posted by cjnordling
- Jul 22, 2015
- Comments (13)
Readers Comments
debbe530 wrote: What a wonderful thing you did! I can feel your heart being warmed by their relationship. Good on you!
KindMyst wrote: Wow, this is a beautiful share. I so much respect how you went about getting the bikes for both dad and child. You are all cementing a wonderful neighborly friendship. Any you are right, that dad is exceptional. ((((cjnordling)))
bountiful wrote: What an amazing gift you have shared with this family and surrounded them in love, sharing and caring..xx cjnordling
melnotes wrote: Wonderful share of kindness! Thank you :)
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for your extra kind heart <3 <3, to father and son. What wonderful times they will enjoy together on those bikes! Well done :).
terre wrote: What a kind gift you have given them! Thank you so much.
lindariebel wrote: Thanks for telling us about this loving father and expressive child.
Patt wrote: Thank you for sharing this story. Not only have you done an act of kindness once but twice. First by your giving of the bike but also by appreciating and acknowledging this father's devotion to his son. It is truly rare to see that type of interaction anymore. Thank you for sharing what you have seen and your help to keep it going!
Pat Kowinsky wrote: Thank you for the double kindness. First you noticed the devotion of a father to his son which in this day and age is rare. Then, you purchased a bike to give them more opportunities to share. This is truly a double blessing. Thanks for sharing!
LoveSisterSoul wrote: Blessings all around! I am blessed just by reading this. Thank you over and over again. Confirmation: there is good.
