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Little acts of kindness

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Mishap Sat 13-Dec-14 18:38:02

A lady who used to sing in my singing group has just appeared unexpectedly on the doorstep with a bunch of flowers for me. I have not seen her for ages, but she had heard that I had been ill and depressed and she just decided to buy me some flowers. It is impossible to say what such little acts of kindness mean at times like this. I was totally bowled over and it has lifted my spirits.

MiniMouse Sat 13-Dec-14 18:45:03

What a lovely, thoughtful thing to do. Yes, it's so often a little gesture that means so much.

thatbags Sat 13-Dec-14 18:45:10

Happy for you, mishap. Lovely thing to happen smile

Ariadne Sat 13-Dec-14 18:50:16

Lovely!

Agus Sat 13-Dec-14 18:54:50

What a lovely gesture Mishap. There are indeed some very kind, thoughtful people out there.

Coolgran65 Sat 13-Dec-14 18:56:17

So heartwarming.

ffinnochio Sat 13-Dec-14 18:58:37

Very pleased for you, Mishap. So heartwarming.

kittylester Sat 13-Dec-14 19:06:43

What a lovely thought mishap. I will try to do that for someone who needs it. Rhankvyou for telling us and I'm so glad it lifted you! flowers

baubles Sat 13-Dec-14 20:28:14

How lovely Mishap smile

granjura Sat 13-Dec-14 20:36:10

these 'little' acts of kindness are the very best to restore one's faith in mankind. Wonderful Mishap.

merlotgran Sat 13-Dec-14 20:42:07

I bet that made you feel so much better, Mishap. tchsmile

Charleygirl Sat 13-Dec-14 20:44:09

Waht a lovely thing to do. There are some nice people out there.

Scooter58 Sat 13-Dec-14 21:07:24

Really nice thoughtfull gesture,a wee chink of sunshine for you x

tiggypiro Sat 13-Dec-14 22:30:58

How lovely mishap and what a super thing to do. I am still wondering who sent me some Interflora (ie expensive) flowers 2 weeks ago and it sort of takes the joy out of them not quite knowing whether they really were for me.

janerowena Sat 13-Dec-14 23:06:58

It was indeed a lovely thing to do.

Tiggy it was probably an ex-lover from years ago who tracked you down and is still pining for you. wink

Iam64 Sun 14-Dec-14 09:40:55

What a thoughtful warm gesture mishap. flowers

Grannyknot Sun 14-Dec-14 09:49:27

smile how nice mishap and uplifting. Here's more flowers

tiggypiro Sun 14-Dec-14 09:56:29

I wish janerowena !!

granjura Sun 14-Dec-14 10:27:27

I'll try to make it my New Year's resolution- to remember how just a little effort, gesture, smile or flowers (wrong season- but I love taking wild flowers from the meadows to older ladies who can't go out anymore)...

henetha Sun 14-Dec-14 11:43:29

This is wonderful, and a good lesson in how we can so easily lift someone's day by just a small act of kindness.
I think, in spite of all the evil in the world, there are also a million acts of kindness everyday which go un-noticed.
I'm going to make an effort to be more thoughtful. I'lll start right now!
flowers- these are for everyone who feels a bit down.

KatyK Sun 14-Dec-14 11:54:17

How lovely Mishap smile

Eloethan Sun 14-Dec-14 19:00:27

How kind and thoughtful of your acquaintance Mishap. I'm pleased to hear it has lifted your spirits.

Tillycon Sun 14-Dec-14 20:20:55

I agree with henetha, lots of acts of kindness go on every day without anyone knowing and I think there is more good than bad in the world. The television news should start to include good stuff instead of all the evil we are being bombarded with. We all need to be uplifted sometimes

rubylady Sun 14-Dec-14 23:38:51

My DS (who I moan about on here) phoned me on Thursday coming home from college to tell me he had found a dog roaming and what to do about it. I asked did it have a collar and he said no. I told him to bring it home and we would inquire about it to vets, RSPCA etc. He phoned me back a few minutes later when he said when he went to pick it up, it scampered off into a shop/warehouse nearby. He followed it and asked the people inside if the dog belonged to them. They said yes and thanked him for making sure she was safe. I was really proud of him and glad he has this side to him to help people.

A couple of years ago an elderly lady got a card stuck in the part of the ATM where receipts come out of. She said it was her neighbours card who she was shopping for. She was panicked and upset. The staff at ASDA did nothing. My son ran into the shop, bought some tweezers and took time to slowly get the card back out, which he did. Proud mum again. smile

seasider Mon 15-Dec-14 07:27:15

Having watched so many programmes recently about elderly people who may not speak to someone all day I do make a point of saying hello while out walking the dog. If someone engages in conversation I try to take a few minutes to chat. Not much but it might help.