KINDNESS

Today I am feeling very lucky due to the kindness of strangers. So I thought I would touch on a few acts of kindness shown to me over the years. 

There's something to be said for living in a small town. Tow truck driver came to pick my car up. He looked under hood and played with my car. Said it's the starter and got my car started. He told me that if I brought ii into their shop, no charge for tow truck coming out. DEAL! He also happens to go to church with my son. Thank you jesus. 

Next when I got to the garage, the owner said if I wanted to go buy my own starter, it would be cheaper because no shop fee. DEAL! He even called where I bought my auto supplies and got me the commercial discount. YAY!

He drove me home and when I told him what street I lived on, he asked if I knew someone which I did not. I then asked if he knew Paul? He said yes. He's my neighbor. He drove right to my house. No directions. Come to find out, he's the retired Fire Chief.

After buying the starter, even with discount, I am broke. When I dropped it off, I explained that I cannot pay for car in the morning when it's done. He asked me when I could have the money? I said Sunday. He said just bring me the money on Monday and come pick your car up tomorrow. Try that in the city.  He then gave me a hug and said he just might have to come out to eat and have me wait on him, so I could pay him. lol

Recently a group of online lady (I
use the term loosely) friends got together , chipped in, and sent me money so I could pay my mortgage. These women had nothing to gain by being so kind but I have found that being kind is its own reward. I gained so much more than a temporary reprieve from my financial stress; I gained respect, love, and admiration for my friends. Being online friends does not mean we are not true friends. Thank you ladies. 

One time about 25 years ago, I was headed home with my 2 toddlers. We had just spent a few weeks in North Carolina with my family. We stopped in Chattanooga to fill up when I discovered my wallet was missing. I had no money, no credit cards, and debit cards did not exist. I had no ID to even pick up money at Western Union. Nothing! I started to cry. A complete stranger asked me why I was crying. I told her what had happened. She did not say a word and headed into the store. She came out a few minutes later and told me she had paid for my gas so we could go home. I never caught her name but to this day am thankful she helped me out when I needed it. Thank you ma'am.

To my friend Crystal and her sister Kim, thanks for allowing me to spend holidays with you, teaching me how to cut my doggy Scarlett's hair, and just being my friends. I miss y'all. 

And to my sister Barbara, many people see the both of us as loud mouth bitches (Ok we are loud mouth bitches) but I will always see you as my funny, smart, and very kind sister. You are also my friend. You are there for me when I need you. Who can ask for more?