This was the slice I wanted to share yesterday until I heard what had happened in Brussels . . .
The other day while loading my car with some heavy items from Cosco, a man parked next to me came over and said, "no, no, please let me lift these items for you". I mean I admit, I did make a bit of a grunting noise while lifting the first case of water into my car. I told the nice man, it was really ok, but he insisted. So there I stood while he emptied my cart for me. I wanted to "pay it forward" so I quickly looked around to see where the cart corral was so I could return his cart for him. I didn't see one near so I assumed I would have to return them to the store . . . even better for my return favor! After closing the gate on my car, I ran up to him, grabbed his cart and said, "please, let me return the cart for you!" He let out this huge laugh, just as I noticed, the cart corral was right next to his truck. To say I was a little embarrassed is an understatement, but he was so kind I got over feeling silly rather quickly. I didn't get to pay it forward to this nice man, but we did share a good laugh together! After the tragedy in Brussels this kind man reinforced that there are so many kind people!
That's a terrific story with a great punchline!
ReplyDeleteWendy took my words, Lynn. I loved hearing about this kindness in your life, and then the funny ending. I imagine you'll 'pay it forward' other times for other people, reflecting on this kind man.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to read a funny story...especially after the Brussels tragedy. What a kind man...and one with a sense of humor, too.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to be reminded of those small kindnesses that find us. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteKindness does exist, more than we will ever know. Thanks for sharing this story.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading this slice. Thanks for reminding us that there are still many kind people that cross our paths everyday! The ending to your story made me smile!
ReplyDeleteGood slice and reminder that there are many people who still help others in small ways. I'm sure you'll find someone else in need when you can pass it forward.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing that small moments like this surprise us. How nice that the man helped out ... and how nice that you wanted to pay it forward. That is super funny though that the cart return was right there! Hey, laughing is good for the soul too! :) Thanks for sharing this story of kindness and the a good laugh too!
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