Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Frustration Turns to Generosity


--by MOSIE, posted Aug 26, 2008

    I have been  feeling stressed lately due to a recent move and a new job.  My boss is  demanding as well. Mostly , I think I've been feeling scared and  focusing on my problems. I am re-focusing or "pointing the camera at a different angle," if you will.

   I am legally blind yet partially sighted.  I had a brain aneurysm several years ago. Claudia, my neighbor who I met a  few days ago, is visually impaired as well. I wanted to do laundry Sunday and realized both washer and dryer were full. I felt frustrated realizing Claudia left her laundry sitting there. I made a quick decision and realized I needed to "get over myself." I folded her dry clothes. I love folding laundry so I it was very relaxing.

      Claudia came downstairs while I was doing this and apologized for leaving her things. She is from Honduras and speaks Spanish. I replied, "de nada, amiga." I felt wonderful. I told her I would then put her wet clothes in the dryer and put quarters in to dry them. Claudia resisted at first , however, I insisted.

   I don't feel this story is remarkable but I do know I could hear the smile in her tone of voice. My guide dog Ms. Denmark loves when Claudia stops by to visit as well!

   Thanks to all who read my story.

Mosie**   

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Readers Comments

Bluebell wrote: Mosie you are a sweetheart amiga. The beauty of kindness is that there is no such thing as a small act of kindness, all acts of kindness have the same size the distance from one heart to another.
wayfarer wrote: It's not, "de nada," Mosie. It's the simple heart to heart kind of wonderfulness that makes the day worth living. Well done, you!
makesomeonesmile wrote: Everything matters so thanks for caring!
JuneBug wrote: Mosie, I would LOVE it if you did my laundry! YOU DID A WONDERFUL THING! :}
brighteyes wrote: Mind if I borrow your saying, "cocking the camera at a different angle".

Perspective and a postive attitude make a huge difference in our happiness.

How sweet of you to do her laundry and let go of your frustration with her. You made a friend for life and also a great decision to focus on the positive.

Good luck in your new job and location....my Mom once told me when we moved to be thankful you feel uncomfortable as that means you are growing and changing and living your life....CHANGE IS NEVER EASY but it's life! ;)
MOSIE wrote: I am 'stopping by this evening to the "isle of good cheer" here for what we all strive to do. I want to send out a BIG, Warm Thanks to everyone who took the time to read and comment on my simple story; I recently read a quote: "A hug is a handshake from the heart," so I extend a sincere hug to each of you. I felt my heart swell with you terrific comments{BIG GRIN!}
Mosie
lmil1954 wrote: Hi MOSIE, I'm glad you were able to "take a sad song and make it better"
You are a blessing to others and all of us here! Thank you. LindaM:)

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