Going Out of Your Way – Good Deeds Story #3
March 14th, 2008
This story sent in by one of our readers is a great reminder of how words of kindness can make a great difference in a persons’s day. Have you spoken a kind word to someone today?
There’s a story that sticks out in my mind even though the event happened 5 years ago. My wife was standing in line at a register waiting her turn, barely aware of a conversation behind her. “Go on,” she heard a woman tell her companion before there was a tentative tap on her shoulder. My wife, Kathleen, turned to find a kindly faced older gentleman and woman awaiting her attention.
“I’m sorry to bother you,” the man opened, “but my wife and I were just discussing you.” Curious, my wife smiled and waited for the man to continue, “and we felt it would be a shame not to take the time to let you know how beautiful we think you are.” Just lovely,” the woman interjected, “classical beauty.”
“Please don’t be alarmed, we just wanted to tell you.” My wife blushed, grinned, tossed back an “awwww! You’re so sweet! Thanks!” and then it was her turn at the register. A friendly wave on her way out the door was the last they saw of each other but that brief moment left my wife smiling for the rest of the day.
It was just a few seconds out of the lives of 3 people but it stands out as such a notable moment in my mind for its honesty, sincerity and impact. My wife’s beauty is a simple fact, but there are dozens of things about any of us warranting compliments. How often does anybody really go out of their way to give them, though? This wonderful couple, who could have behaved like most of us and simply kept their thoughts to themselves, took the time to stop a complete stranger just to let them know – there’s something special about you, we noticed, and we wanted you to know. There was nothing in it for them. They’d nothing to gain, but they did it anyway and my wife’s day was made for their act.
For my own random compliment I’d like to thank Joel for taking the time to put up this blog and keep it going. I stumbled across Honesty Blog on a bad day, much in need of some uplifting, and the site delivered. I’ve been a stealth reader but thought it high time I contribute something. Thank you for taking the time to share uplifting news and stories, Joel! It’s served to brighten my day many times.
Sent in by Dave author of Toxic Kindness
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