We are thankful for the kindness of strangers
@GardenGerty (157722)
United States
October 15, 2017 6:37pm CST
Hubby has decided he needs to fix up the big shed, although he also wants a regular garage. I am glad to see him doing this.
So, this afternoon we went to Wichita to a Lowe's store. For those who may not know it is a hardware/home improvement/lumberyard store. We had decided to start with seven 4x8 sheets of plywood.
A man who was in store shopping for his own projects offered to help us load our big rolling cart. There are never enough people working anywhere to provide help. You must remember it has been less than six month's since Bob had a stroke and only about 9 days since he had heart catheterization. This is a lot of lifting.
There was no reason for that stranger to help us, but he did. That is my thankful post for today. I will be kind of hit or miss tomorrow. Best to all of you.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
17 Oct 17
I think he is trying to sneak in some activity between the cardiac cath and the pacemaker.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
17 Oct 17
@LadyDuck Actually the stranger and I loaded the wood. Bob held the cart still. You cannot tell him much.
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@LadyDuck (459742)
• Switzerland
17 Oct 17
@GardenGerty He should not lift weight, it's too early now.
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@celticeagle (159652)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Oct 17
How nice to have a complete stranger help. Now pass it forward.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
18 Oct 17
@celticeagle The world would run more smoothly if we all did this.
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@celticeagle (159652)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Oct 17
@GardenGerty ......I think that is how it should be.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
16 Oct 17
That was really a nice gesture! I have been in places where I offered to help someone with putting their groceries in their car for them. One time it was pouring outside. I always carry a huge umbrella with me. I held my umbrella over our heads and helped load the car for this older lady. She was grateful to me. I was happy to do it.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
17 Oct 17
@GardenGerty I have always tried to lend a hand where needed.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
17 Oct 17
I am sure she appreciated it. You work as a helper because that is your true nature.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
17 Oct 17
Yes. Actually this man did not know that my husband had been sick, he just thought we needed a hand.
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
17 Oct 17
@GardenGerty Which just shows he is a caring man no matter what. 
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@Deepizzaguy (95061)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Oct 17
Nice to know that there are kind people that helped you when you needed it most.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
17 Oct 17
It makes you feel very positive about things.
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@Deepizzaguy (95061)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Oct 17
@GardenGerty That is true.
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@Behindtheguitarbar (2831)
• Guangdong, China
16 Oct 17
kindness of strangers always lights up our lives.
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@Behindtheguitarbar (2831)
• Guangdong, China
18 Oct 17
@GardenGerty it is lovely to pass the kindness to the next.
@yanzalong (18982)
• Indonesia
16 Oct 17
He was such a kind man. Indeed, we need to help each other, right?
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@FourWalls (62547)
• United States
16 Oct 17
I think -- at least I hope and pray -- that the news reports of the hatred has caused the majority of people to be nicer in reaction.
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@IvySaysHi (4467)
• United States
15 Oct 17
I love random acts of kindness. Definitely lightens my day!
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
17 Oct 17
I hope you have some wonderful days ahead @IvySaysHi.
@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
17 Oct 17
Maybe that was it. He thinks we are old.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
17 Oct 17
I hope he had a blessed and peaceful evening when he left.
@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
15 Oct 17
There are many nice people still out here, we just dont always come across them. I'm glad you had help though.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
16 Oct 17
Yes it is nice to see good people in this world.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
17 Oct 17
It was really a great gesture from him.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
16 Oct 17
Yea I'm thinking your husband should take it easy for awhile. Glad the stranger helped him.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
17 Oct 17
He should, but he told me today he does not feel like he is getting enough exercise.
