October 8, 2010

Pass it On!


While shopping at the grocery store today and pushing my cart down the aisle.... 
I noticed a woman who was trying to balance several items in her arms.
You know those days when you're just going in for milk and don't need a cart! 
Just when they were all about to fall... I offered her my cart
 ... and told her I could get another one.
Her face lit up with a beautiful smile of gratitude
and in that moment my heart felt full.

Later as I was walking to my car with my purchases
....a young man who worked at the store came out to collect the carts
...as I opened my trunk he came over
and asked if he could help unload my bags.
Once again my heart felt warm...
but this time I was the one feeling gratitude!
Don't you just love how that happens?

30 comments:

  1. I love doing that, being kind warms my heart.

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  2. You did a great thing and just knowing that was the reward!

    XO,
    Janie

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  3. Thank you for sharing your experience. I have been blessed many times by taking part in this loving give and take.

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  4. My sentiments exactly, i love the things you shared, it feels great to give and then to be on the receiving end too. Thank you for becoming a 'follower' on my blog,Carrie, the other day. We have lots in common. I have 5 kids between the ages of 22 and 32 and like the same things you do! I have just become a 'follower' on your site. Sorry this is so long.

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  5. that is awesome carrie. great moral to the story.
    have a great weekend

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  6. Great job!
    I wish we saw more of this around the world.
    Moments like these make a person's
    day!
    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Melinda

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  7. Kindness grows kindness!!
    Have a lovely weekend!
    Warmly,
    deb :)

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  8. What a very sweet thing to do. What a wonderful world this would be if we all remembered to look for ways to be kind, every day.

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  9. Thank you for sharing this. If more of us would step out of our own focus and reach out to others in a kind way, this world would become a bit more friendlier.

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  10. Reminds me of the old saying "What goes around comes around..." or the even older saying by Wisdom Himself, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!!" Such a lovely post! May all your days be filled with such nice moments!
    Ann
    P.S. I'd love to have you join me at my history blog - It's about St. Nicholas!

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  11. Lovely posts, small actions make such a difference,

    Victoria xx

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  12. Lovely post, and so very true what they say, you reap what you sow.

    Hugs RosieP x

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  13. Yes, I love how this happens. I think it is why we are here in this world. Little things really do make a difference. I am still remembering the checkout girl's warm caring smile last week. Good and important post.

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  14. one good deed leads to another...very nice post

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  15. Oh I DO love when that happens! Connection of the human spirit. Having a stranger say I SEE YOU! YOU MATTER TO ME. I have a strange habit I cannot break, of blurting out to beautiful girls or women in the mall YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL! OOoooo or tell a pregnant woman how adorable she looks! Ah, life is good. Happy Saturday, my friend! **kisskiss** Deb

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  16. What goes around, comes around, as they say. Thanks for this good reminder that any kind deed, no matter how small, makes a big difference.

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  17. A great post, Carrie, thoughtful, kind, sweet and above all true!
    Hope your weekend is lovely so far. xx

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  18. Passing on a kindness is such a wonderful gift to give.
    Great post!

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  19. you are so sweet and it does spread! Now, I am hungry for your treats in the post below. They look yummy!

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  20. A sweet post ...full of truth.
    Kindness always comes back once given.
    Love your blog...happy and yummy!
    Enjoyed visiting...
    Weekend Happiness to you,
    xoxo~Kathy @
    Swet Up-North Mornings...

    Stop over anytime!

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  21. Thanks for coming to Buttercup's. Hope you visit often. Your blog is great and I'm looking forward to visiting often. I'm calling 60 a senior. :)

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  22. This was wonderful. I love those random acts of kindness. It warms your heart, no matter which side of the act your on :-)
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  23. I haven't had a very cozy day, but you've just turned it into one.

    Lovely post Carrie.

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  24. What a great day that was! oxox, Diane

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  25. Oh Carrie
    its those small things that mean so much I agree(:)
    hugs,Patty

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