Stories of Kindness from Around the World

The Time I Stopped to Help a Stranded Motorist


--by ConnieO, posted Jan 2, 2021
I did a thing today that made me happy. I passed a stranded motorist on the side of the road. I made a couple of U-turns and went back to check on him.

He was a young man, a sweet puppy with him, and his radiator hose was spewing steam. He had no roadside assistance -- of course not, he was all of 19 or 20 -- and had no way out of his predicament.

I called my American Automobile Association (AAA) service and waited an hour with him for the tow truck to come while it was raining. I signed the papers, paid for the extra miles to tow his car home, and then waved goodbye and left. I literally felt like The Good Samaritan, taking care of one of the world's children. I hope he can pay it forward one day.
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Readers Comments

Pam Grove wrote: Thank you for showing your kindness to this young man. I'm sure many of us have children who could have or have been in similar situations. You are a blessing to the world! Thank you.
Annette N wrote: I am very proud of you.
Annette N wrote: I am proud of you.
Linda Leighbody wrote: You are what we all aspire to as we go forward into this year. Kindness always wins over noise and disruption. Blessings to you!
Marlene Schemmel wrote: You did what many would never do. Thanks for being so kind and generous.
I too hope this young man will pay it forward.
Seapea wrote: Really heartful act.
dotmatrix wrote: What a beautiful kindness. ♥.
Balou wrote: What a kind gift! Thank you for gifting him your help, money and your time! I am sure one day he'll pay it forward!
Rajni wrote: You did a wonderful job. Taking time to help the young man with all your heart in it.is very inspiring. May God continue to bless needy people with Angels like you.
Helenconnell2 wrote: Thank you so much for sharing how you helped and you are right we can do so much good if we look for it.

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