Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Best China In The Afternoon Sun


--by kiwicat, posted Oct 21, 2015
My lovely neighbour popped over for a cup of tea, and I decided to get out my best china (my parents wedding present). We sat outside on my front verandah in the afternoon sun.

She is struggling with depression, so we had a chat about life and moving forward. Little Roux and Puss decided she needed attention so she got lots of cat and dog love. She brought me over some beautiful roses and jasmine from her garden.

I'm glad I made time for her, she needed a friend and some kind words.
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lt33 wrote: Yes taking out the time to lend a listening ear made
All the difference to her & made her feel better i did that for my neighbor one day she was out pulling weeds & intro myself how are u she told me she just went thru chemo for cancer that was 3 years ago she's in remission we shared a connection cause i lost my mom to colon cancer now were really good friends so yes taking that extra step can make a new lifetime friend
AndiCas wrote: That sounds idyllic. Good china needs using. It just gathers dust otherwise. Isn't it funny how cats and dogs know who needs their attention?
pluto178 wrote: That she grows Roses and Jasmine in her garden tells me this is a depression blip and she will be well again soon especially with people like you around x
splain wrote: You know when you are feeling down, a good chat, a nice cup of tea and cuddles from some cat friends, makes your day so much better. You are a good friend to her
terre wrote: Thank you for making time (and tea using the good china) for your neighbour. We all have times when we need such kindness and attention. You've done a great kindness here.
bountiful wrote: lovely kiwi, that would been special with your parents special china even more lovely sharing with a friend too xx
mish wrote: Sounds like the Divine was present there x. Lovely.
Brindlegirl wrote: I absolutely love this post! I'm so guilty of saving the 'good' China! Yet really what for? It sounds as though you made the very best use of it and roux and puss where also in on the kindness ♥
melnotes wrote: You are awesome Kiwicat, kindness with friend and your best china!
mindyjourney wrote: Kind words, friendship and flowers....the stuff of real connect and love <3. Well done, kiwi <3.

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