The kindness of strangers saves me again...

I have been used and abused by people who were suposed to love and care for me but I have also come across people who would do anything for me without much proding. My neighbors have extended themselves to me and helped when times were hard so I try to do the same in return. I can not become one of those people only out for myself. When I was to sick to work, stay at work, it was three am and my best friends mother came and picked me up. She did not leave me on my own she took me to her home and put me to bed then fed me the next morning when I woke up. I had not been close to her and didn't even think she really liked me until she did this. I now know how big the human heart can be. Without some kindness the world would not be worth living in.

This kind of renews your faith in humanity and somewhat makes up for the abuses in your past (I follow your posts and know something about your past from what you had written before). Glad you found kindness from unexpected corners. Something similar happened to us twice, a long time back. I was in my teens then. My dad has a wanderlust and without any prior arrangements he would pack the bags and my mom and me would follow in tow. Now as you understand the situation sometimes can become very risky for a man with two women, traveling in unknown parts without any prior arrangements. Once it was around 11:30 / 12 at night when we come disembarked from the last bus into a small town, where only the dogs were barking at that ungodly hour. Another person (a local) got down too. We did not where to go or whom to approach. My mom was obviously shouting at Dad (with me the mute spectator) when this guy walks up to us, learns of our predicament, helps my Dad with the bags, guides us to a small inn, calls up the owner at that hour, convinces him to take us for the night, arranges for dinner and then leaves, without any expectations. He was Godsend for us. Another time, same Dad with his family gets down at another nondescript town(he wanted to ‘enjoy’ the unspoilt hills and nature), again we meet another stranger to takes us to his home and believe me, for three days we enjoyed the hospitality of the entire family, free! They rather took it as an insult even if my Dad wanted to buy groceries for dinner one night. On top of that, while leaving they gave us a parting gift, a local handicraft. I will never forget these people, dunno if there are any like them anymore. Apart from these there are many many small incidents where complete strangers have helped me and I have thanked both them and God for his kindness.

It is just your good Karma coming back to you. You go out of your way to help others so others are helping you.You are a good person and you deserve it.And yes sometimes it does surprise me how helpful people are to complete strangers. And it is coming from the bottom of their hearts, they aren't trying to look good doing it. They are just doing what they think is right.

Yep that was very kind of them. I'd probably do the same thing if conditions were right (my time is getting strained nowadays). And yes it is surprising when I see even modest acts of kindness from others. Sad, since I display it all the time, and yet I barely expect it from others. On the other side of the coin, I can understand why bigger acts of kindness are rarely attempted especially between strangers. Some people do some sick stuff either by pretending to need help or by pretending to render assistance. I won't get into details, but I think most can understand what I'm talking about in today's world. I'd have to really reach and remember if I did anything this big for a stranger, or if a stranger did anything like this for me. I'm sure strangers have not done anything major for me, but I think I'm remembering a couple of instances on my end. One time I helped someone at 2 am get their car charged up, fixed and on their way home. Another time I helped a group of people move their wrecked cars out of traffic's way. Probably not much but its all I'm able to think of at the time.

I've been in a few different type situations. Although I have driven a ex's mom who didn't even like me over 100 miles to visit her boyfriend while in prison. Not to count the countless times I have given homeless people (who I may have already known from the past) rides to Doctors appointments and job interviews. I enjoy giving kindness, but rarely get it in return.

Im not sure if I would go that far but I do do things like help someone push their car to the side of the road if it runs out of gas or some extra money if they are a dollar short or something. Every little bit helps. That was mighty generous of them.

it is amazing that a stranger will go to such an extent to drive you to a 12-hours long journey for your doctor appointment... i will be very very touched if i were you... i'm glad to hear that in this crazy world, nice and kind people still exist... and i am even happier that you got the chance to feel it... this world is not totally hopeless after all... take care and God Bless...

Generally, all the people that I see are rather uncaring people that just don't want a lot to do with anyone that is not within their select circle. So, whenever someone is nice and actually doesn't mind taking the time to do something for someone else, without really caring about whether or not they get repaid in some way.

Nowadays, it seems like danger is everywhere and you can't trust anyone anymore but if I hear stories like that, it makes me still believe in angels on earth. It is really amazing that someone you don't even knew will help you in time of need when you least expected it. I'm not a bad person but I think I'm also not the kind of person who will help someone to that extent, but still ... I haven't been in that situation so I really don't know if I will do the same. Perhaps I will just follow my gut feeling if that happens.

That is a big sacrifice for someone to make. It's always wonderful to hear about people doing nice things for others. I had a good friend who drove me to visit a very ill friend and took the whole day to do it, but she was a good friend. I'm glad to hear you are blessed with people who care about you now.

Wow that's a long drive. I don't know that I'd even make that trip for me. ;) I'm happy that your karma is coming back to you.

Wow, that's amazing. You are so lucky to experience that. It's been a long time since I experience that kind of kindness in a stranger.

That's awesome. Also, neat display pic :P

12-hour trip is long.they are really kind.In China, it is a virtue to help others.I often receive favors done by others esp when I am in a unacquainted place. at first the kindness indeed surprised me because the people are too kind for me to trust them. I remember once after winter vacation ,I went back to university by train.After the train trip i had to take one-hour bus trip to school.but at after a long train trip and i was trainsickness,I was very weak when I got to the bus stop. then a young man helped me to buy the ticket and lifted my heavy baggage for me.on the trip I was really worried about his kindness and thought he must had some purposes.at last I regreted for my bias. he just wanted to help me. so now I often try my best to help others.

There are still people out there that have a heart and do care. It just seems that it is made more aware of all the people that don't and are willing to hurt people. I do try to help anyone I can in anyway that I can, even though sometimes it is no more than fixing them a meal.

That is really great that these people could help you out. I have always told my family that you treat others the way you would want to be treated. If I had the time and the means to do so, I wouldn't hesitate to offer my assistance to another person in need. Big Huggers to you.

That was very nice of them. When people do nice things for me I really appreciate it. It lets me know they really care and it also makes me happy to know that they are going out of their way for me.

In our times, there are only people who are still a good samaritan, and by knowing it or having a self experience with you would absolutely surprise specially when no amount of money involved. I love helping others specially when that person is my long acquintace, or even those who are old enough that need an assistant with. Though sometimes i feel so shy in approaching to help others but most of the time i do help when somebody need it. At least by helphing those who in needs makes us feel more happy and content, and receiving the same traits gives us more lesson to learn on helping others without expecting in return.

Hi lecanis, After the problems you had growing up, it's so good to see you being treated with such kindness. Yes, there are many good and kind people in the world, and like you, I've been amazed by the kindness of strangers. I've gone through some rough periods in my life, as I'm sure many people have, and often it's those you least expect who are there to help. I've always tried to help others when I can, its part of the way I live my life. Blessings to you my friend.

matter of fact last week me and my husband and my babies went out to dinner at outback,and there was a family next to us that had 4 kids and the lady had a newborn,so my husband asked me if we should give them something,and i said well hon its up to you,thats such a nice gesture and he said he knew how it is because we have our 3 babies and its really hard out there,and he wanted to do a good deed,so he went over to their waiter and told him that all of their desserts were on us,the lady was so schocked and we just told her congrats on your new born baby and enjoy.it was such a beautiful moment,i was so proud of my hubby for even mentioning it.take care.