I stopped at the dollar store today with A.M. in search of a cheap plastic cup to house my toilet brush. Don't get me wrong, I like the dollar store and usually come away having spent twenty or so of those oh-so-cheap dollars. But today I was feeling particularly snotty and did not appreciate the mile-long line I had to stand in to buy my blasted cup.
Of course, all the while A.M. was asking for a treat. I only had a dollar in change for the cup and I told myself beforehand there would be no way I would be using my debit card to buy more stuff; so I told her no treats today. Surprisingly, she did not throw a fit but stood next to the candy the entire time, eyeing it so fondly.
When finally I got up to the check stand I turned to get A.M. away from the treats. (And I do mean "finally"--20 minutes. I know you're thinking no cup was worth that kind of wait. I was thinking that too. But by that time it was a matter of principle.) Behind me in line was a sweet lady who asked if she could give my daughter a dollar to buy a candy cane of M&M's. A.M. was thrilled. Here I was annoyed with all the people around me, and this woman treats both me and my daughter with thoughtfulness. I truly, truly was humbled.
Thank you and Merry Christmas good, kind, dollar store customer.
5 comments:
It is good to see that there are good people everywhere. I love the Christmas Season.
So all I have to do is stare fondly at treats and someone will buy me one? Just kidding. That's a cool and delicious story.
Oh! That is so sweet. It reminds me that I need to be on the look out for people to be nice to! Oh.. I guess I should be nice to everyone.
I was truly touched by your story. Thanks for sharing.
Shared your story with our home teachers. Thanks for reminding me to be on the lookout for moments of kindness.
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