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florida80 · 07-13-2022

Kindness In Bloom
Grocery Store | Right | December 25, 2015
(I am standing behind a little old lady in line while holding a bouquet of tulips. In front of the old lady is a mother with her child and the mother seems to be having trouble. I haven’t really been paying attention to it.)

Old Lady: “Those tulips are very pretty. May I ask who they are for?”

Me: “They are for my mother. Her favorite flowers are tulips. Today is my parents’ anniversary and my dad couldn’t get off work today.”

Old Lady: “That is so sweet of you. Since you only have those flowers and I have a ton of groceries, how about you get in front of me so you can go surprise your mother faster.”

Me: “Thank you so much.”

(I was really happy I got to leave earlier and I smile at the old lady. Then I realize what’s going on with the lady in front of me: her card isn’t working and she has about $300 worth of groceries bagged. She’s crying and yelling loudly at the cashier.)

Lady: “I just got this card and they told me it would work; I really need these groceries today!”

Cashier: “I am sorry; is there something else you can pay with?”

Lady: “No, not at the moment! I’ll just leave.” *starts to grab her purse when the little old lady behind me walks in front of me*

Old Lady: “How much was everything she is wanting?”

Cashier: “It’s about $300.”

Old Lady: *looks at the lady who is crying* “Just think of this as an extremely early Christmas present.”

(The old lady then swipes her card and pays for the lady’s groceries. The lady breaks down in tears.)

Lady: “I’m so sorry for all of this. Is there anything I can do for you? I’m so sorry. I just got off of work and I’m pregnant and times are not being so good to me.”

Old Lady: *smiles at her* “The only thing I ask of is that you smile and know things will work out eventually.”

(I then broke down crying. As I was leaving I handed the old lady a tulip from the bouquet I had bought and smiled at her.)

Old Lady: “Thank you very much, dear.”

Me: “I wanted to thank you for being the kind soul that you are.”

Old Lady: “You are a very kind person; don’t ever lose that.”

Me: “You are the kind person. Would you like any help with your groceries?”

Old Lady: “Um, yes, please; I don’t think I could manage by myself very well.”

(I helped her with her groceries and went home. I gave my mom her tulips and told her the story, and we both started crying.)

07-13-2022	#1775
florida80 R11 Độc Cô Cầu Bại Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 113,793 Thanks: 7,446 Thanked 47,174 Times in 13,137 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 511 Post(s) Rep Power: 162	Kindness In Bloom Grocery Store \| Right \| December 25, 2015 (I am standing behind a little old lady in line while holding a bouquet of tulips. In front of the old lady is a mother with her child and the mother seems to be having trouble. I haven’t really been paying attention to it.) Old Lady: “Those tulips are very pretty. May I ask who they are for?” Me: “They are for my mother. Her favorite flowers are tulips. Today is my parents’ anniversary and my dad couldn’t get off work today.” Old Lady: “That is so sweet of you. Since you only have those flowers and I have a ton of groceries, how about you get in front of me so you can go surprise your mother faster.” Me: “Thank you so much.” (I was really happy I got to leave earlier and I smile at the old lady. Then I realize what’s going on with the lady in front of me: her card isn’t working and she has about $300 worth of groceries bagged. She’s crying and yelling loudly at the cashier.) Lady: “I just got this card and they told me it would work; I really need these groceries today!” Cashier: “I am sorry; is there something else you can pay with?” Lady: “No, not at the moment! I’ll just leave.” starts to grab her purse when the little old lady behind me walks in front of me Old Lady: “How much was everything she is wanting?” Cashier: “It’s about $300.” Old Lady: looks at the lady who is crying “Just think of this as an extremely early Christmas present.” (The old lady then swipes her card and pays for the lady’s groceries. The lady breaks down in tears.) Lady: “I’m so sorry for all of this. Is there anything I can do for you? I’m so sorry. I just got off of work and I’m pregnant and times are not being so good to me.” Old Lady: smiles at her “The only thing I ask of is that you smile and know things will work out eventually.” (I then broke down crying. As I was leaving I handed the old lady a tulip from the bouquet I had bought and smiled at her.) Old Lady: “Thank you very much, dear.” Me: “I wanted to thank you for being the kind soul that you are.” Old Lady: “You are a very kind person; don’t ever lose that.” Me: “You are the kind person. Would you like any help with your groceries?” Old Lady: “Um, yes, please; I don’t think I could manage by myself very well.” (I helped her with her groceries and went home. I gave my mom her tulips and told her the story, and we both started crying.)