Showing posts with label elderly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elderly. Show all posts
Friday, July 8, 2011
Random Acts of Kindness
I am a firm believer in practicing random acts of kindness.
An elderly woman lives down the street from us and is basically home bound. All of her care comes to the house 24/7. During the winter months, my dh plows her driveway so that her caregivers are able to bring supplies and see to her needs. During the summer months, he cuts her grass.
In the mail today was a card addressed to my husband from this woman. As he opened it, a smile played the corner of his lips.
Apparently, when he visits this lonely woman, he offers her a listening ear. One day she told him that she really enjoyed fresh pineapple. Last week without my knowledge, my dh went down to cut her grass and bought her a fresh pineapple.
The card read: "You were so kind to give me that delicious pineapple and you really took me by surprise. My prayers are for the safety of you and your dear family as you travel to and from the beautiful country of Canada. May God bless and keep you and yours in his loving care. In gratitude for your kindness and generosity."
It brought tears to my eyes. It is incredibly touching that one random act of kindness is rewarded with another. I've been with my husband for 21 years and he still surprises me.
Labels:
caring for the elderly,
compassion,
elderly,
kindness
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