She noticed an old man in need of help – when she approached and found out what he was going through they both started crying
We must always have respect for the elderly. They went through so many experiences, they saw many situations, raised families and took good care of them, worked for decades, and made sure that they leave something behind, so that they would never be forgotten. Old people get to a point where they can feel forgotten, useless, and thus sink into negative thoughts that only make their condition worse. It is important to at least try to brighten their day because such a simple moment can have a major impact on their well-being. A good example is this woman.
Lisa Lemming Jackson, a mother from Georgia, was shopping at her favorite supermarket, and as she ticked things off the list, she noticed an old man who seemed to need help. His gaze said everything, as if he was calling her to come closer. So she did, Lisa approached. Look at how she expressed herself about the whole experience:
“Just spent 2 hrs with an elderly man at Kroger. It started with me just smiling at him, making eye contact …. As I walked past him he looked like he needed something. I went back and asked him if I could help him. Tears welled up in his eyes and he said, ” I have colon cancer and I have had a really bad accident, if I get up out of this cart everyone will know … What should I do? “. The look of his dignity lost left me with a lump in my throat. From that moment on, Kroger staff quickly fetched us wipes, undergarments, and discreetly took him to their employer bathroom Area where he was given clothes. He cried and apologized. He said he had to hurry his wife was at home alone. When we walked to the register we found his groceries all bagged and somehow paid for. He cried harder. He said he fought in Vietnam and the Korean War and loved his country, but up until the day, he said he thought his country forgot about him. We both cried and I shared with him my own struggles and fears… He gave me words of wisdom and encouraged me that maybe, after all, humanity still does care about one another. Today proved it. Thank you, Elmer, thank you Kroger, and thank you God for the lesson and reminder I received today .”
Indeed, it is a unique feeling full of joy that fills our souls when we hear, read, or see such positive moments that give us hope in humanity. Sometimes it only takes one step to become addicted to good deeds. So just do it, make the first step and bring a smile on someone’s face. Besides the fact that you change someone’s day, you will feel a lot better, because kindness is contagious. If you enjoyed this beautiful story, share this with your friends and family!