I have so much going on that I have failed to blog about all my events. Something happened to me today just made my day.
I drove to the little country store in my country-hick town. It's the only grocery store nearby. I go there often to buy items in between our big monthly Walmart shopping. The employees are awesome and everywhere you turn one says hello and how are you.
As I was looking for the aisle I needed I saw this group of 5 black young boys. The oldest who seemed to be doing the shopping was about 16-17 years old. The others seemed to be between the ages of 5-12. The two youngest ones was rambunctious running and jumping around the area.
We incidentally ended up on the same aisle. I was searching for what I needed and at the same time keeping an eye on the little kids because even if they just pass by me I can lose my balance and either fall or knock down a display. Both has happened to me before.
I noticed the 12 year old intently watching me. I turned my head and our eyes met. He smiled and said, "Hello Ma'am!" I said, "Hello."
He corralled the other two so I could pass. I thanked him. Politely, he told me "your welcome."
We both had smiles during our exchange.
After I checked out I was grabbing my bags and the same 12-year old came out of nowhere and asked if I needed help. After a glance of my surroundings I noticed the others were checking out.
I told him it was okay, I had this. I then told him how sweet it was for him to ask and thanked him and told him to have a blessed day. He reciprocated.
I don't know why this affected me so much but it just reconfirms to me that not ALL kids are bad. There are plenty who are well-mannered, polite and willing to help.
It seems like I have seen him before but can not place him.
Of course, after I got home I started thinking. I didn't have any cash on me but if I had I could have bought him a little something or given him money.
I hate when I think of things I could have done after the fact.
I hope this boy has an inkling how much I appreciated his offer. He just warmed my heart. God Bless Him
That was sure nice of him. It give one a little hope when a young person shows an act of kindness.
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Yes it does Pam. He made me smile all day. Thanks for dropping by :)
DeleteYou thanked him and that was good. You have to remember that people do try to help out of the goodness of their heart and not for monetary gain. And offering money might tend to cheapen their good deed. Also, most people are good and go on with their lives not making any trouble. The few bad ones just get more publicity.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right John! Thank you for reminding me of that perspective! You're such a wise man :)
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