Just a Little Thing

[danie]

I went to Walmart today and had a small cartful at the checkout line. An older gentleman, who looked rather worn out, got in line behind me with just a couple of items. I offered to let him go ahead of me, and he said thank you, gesturing to a 6- or 7-year-old boy who was behind him. “My grandson is very hungry. Thank you, miss.” The little boy had a box of donuts and a very famished look on his face.

A friend of mine saw me and came over to say hello while the grandfather and grandson checked out and left. When I said hello to the cashier, she asked if I were paying with cash or credit. When I said credit, she pushed several bills and coins into my hand. “The man ahead of you wanted to apply this to your bill, and said to thank you for helping his grandson.” It was the change he was to have received.

How sweet was that? Those could have been his last few dollars, for all I know. Such a little thing that meant so much.

 

[Spideyman]

I went to Walmart today and had a small cartful at the checkout line. An older gentleman, who looked rather worn out, got in line behind me with just a couple of items. I offered to let him go ahead of me, and he said thank you, gesturing to a 6- or 7-year-old boy who was behind him. “My grandson is very hungry. Thank you, miss.” The little boy had a box of donuts and a very famished look on his face.

A friend of mine saw me and came over to say hello while the grandfather and grandson checked out and left. When I said hello to the cashier, she asked if I were paying with cash or credit. When I said credit, she pushed several bills and coins into my hand. “The man ahead of you wanted to apply this to your bill, and said to thank you for helping his grandson.” It was the change he was to have received.

How sweet was that? Those could have been his last few dollars, for all I know. Such a little thing that meant so much.

Kindness does not go unrewarded.

 

[Grandpa]

I went to Walmart today and had a small cartful at the checkout line. An older gentleman, who looked rather worn out, got in line behind me with just a couple of items. I offered to let him go ahead of me, and he said thank you, gesturing to a 6- or 7-year-old boy who was behind him. “My grandson is very hungry. Thank you, miss.” The little boy had a box of donuts and a very famished look on his face.

A friend of mine saw me and came over to say hello while the grandfather and grandson checked out and left. When I said hello to the cashier, she asked if I were paying with cash or credit. When I said credit, she pushed several bills and coins into my hand. “The man ahead of you wanted to apply this to your bill, and said to thank you for helping his grandson.” It was the change he was to have received.

How sweet was that? Those could have been his last few dollars, for all I know. Such a little thing that meant so much.

I love stories like that. Good on you, danie.

I was on a flight once, Denver to DC, about three and a half hours. I like to sit toward the front of the plane. I was aisle seat, about row 5 (no business class on that plane). A nice young lady motioned to sit in the middle seat next to me and said to her guy, "See you at the airport." He moved on down the aisle.

After she sat, I said, "Would you rather sit with your gentleman?" She wasn't sure how to answer, but she indicated that it'd be nice. So I walked back to about row 14 and told him we could swap seats. He was grateful.

Soon after food service began, a flight attendant came up to me and said, "The gentleman at 5D would like to buy you a drink."

When I told Grandma about this, she said, "You don't drink on planes. Did you decline?" I said, no, that time I had a drink. It was a debt of honor for him, and I was going to honor it. (Of course, I could've had a nonalcoholic drink, but just be quiet now.)

 

[Steffen]

I went to Walmart today and had a small cartful at the checkout line. An older gentleman, who looked rather worn out, got in line behind me with just a couple of items. I offered to let him go ahead of me, and he said thank you, gesturing to a 6- or 7-year-old boy who was behind him. “My grandson is very hungry. Thank you, miss.” The little boy had a box of donuts and a very famished look on his face.

A friend of mine saw me and came over to say hello while the grandfather and grandson checked out and left. When I said hello to the cashier, she asked if I were paying with cash or credit. When I said credit, she pushed several bills and coins into my hand. “The man ahead of you wanted to apply this to your bill, and said to thank you for helping his grandson.” It was the change he was to have received.

How sweet was that? Those could have been his last few dollars, for all I know. Such a little thing that meant so much.

That was damn sweet of you to begin with. Here's a hug for being awesome.

 

[rockerchick]

I like frozen yogurt. My favorite flavors are death by chocolate and red velvet. I try not to have it more than twice a week. Calories!!

 

[Blake]

I saw a guy in his 20's at the supermarket who was a tradie let an older woman be served by the checkout person because she had not much stuff in her shopping trolley. I also read an article in a paper where no one stood up for a pregnant woman on the bus.

 

[Charms7]

Having friends like y'all.

And slipping into freshly washed sheets with newly shaven legs is very wonderful too! Thanks for reminding me, Dana Jean!

 

[Neesy]

Having friends like y'all.

And slipping into freshly washed sheets with newly shaven legs is very wonderful too! Thanks for reminding me, Dana Jean!

Thank you for the reminder - I plan to change the sheets tomorrow morning and shave my legs

 

[GNTLGNT]

...I think I'll shave the sheets and change my legs......

 

[Neesy]

...I think I'll shave the sheets and change my legs......

You're crazy (but still loveable!)

 

[CoriSCapnSkip]

Being able to work outside without a hat on.

 

[not_nadine]

Saw a family all bundled up. Laughing and having a snowball fight.
During this weather. They went out and had some fun.

 

[danie]

At a Waffle House in La Marque, Texas, this elderly man told the waitress that his hands weren’t working too good. He was also on oxygen and struggling to breathe. Without hesitation, she took his plate and began cutting his ham. This may seem small but to him I’m sure it was huge. A little bit of kindness can go a long way.

 

[Scratch]

When the end of the day comes and it's been terrible, I have done my best but nothing has gone right, I'm cold and wet and miserable, then before I can even get out of my truck, my wife steps onto the porch smiling and clapping as if my coming home were the most wonderful thing in her day. She is the most wonderful thing in mine for sure.

 

[FlakeNoir]

Cops fix grieving woman's water pump...