Kindness Connection
I was at the Indian grocery store with my cart totally full to check out. There was an African American man in his sixties behind me. I told him he could go before me as he had just two items in his hand, and he was all smiles and added, as if teasing me, "Thanks! Why don't you pay for my stuff too," and laughed. I told the lady at the check out not to charge him, right away. Taken aback, he said, "No no no, I was just joking." And I replied with a smile, "Yes yes, your wish is heard. Please let me do it!" As we talked outside he told me that the Indian herbs that he had bought were for his friend 's medical condition and so I should take the money. I said to him, "It's good that it's not for you. Now you can pay it ... Read Full Story >>
- Posted by nilamma
- May 30, 2014
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The Patient Patient
I had been waiting in the doctor's reception area for more than an hour and was getting little restless!
I saw this frail lady trying to open the door to leave. I got up right away, opened the door, and took her out to the bus stop. As I was helping her climb the steps onto the bus the driver asked for a dollar. She was ready with the money in her hand but, before he could take it, I handed him a dollar of mine!
The lady looked puzzled at first but then her eyes showed her gratitude. She thanked me several times. I just gave her a big hug and big smile!
The driver just looked at me - and then smiled too.
I returned to my seat in the reception area, smiling, and waited for my turn like a good patient ... patiently!
- Posted by nilamma
- Feb 26, 2014
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