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sheshe2

(83,731 posts)
Wed Apr 15, 2020, 06:07 PM Apr 2020

It is those Simple Acts of kindness.

This is the America I love.

* The woman that went into the grocery store and purchased an elderly couples groceries when they feared to go in.

* Tyler Perry picked up the tab for thousands of seniors one morning.

* An anonymous donor here in MA called a grocery and asked how he could help seniors, he bought 5K worth of gift cards to cover their purchases.

* The 93 year old woman that held up a sign saying she needed beer because she likes one at night. She was delivered cases with the promise of more when needed. My mom likes one glass of wine before dinner and she gets one.

* My sister and I are doing homecare for mom. Her kids are trying to keep our outside contact down. One niece drove from the western part of the state to deliver groceries. My nephew is ordering us dinner and will deliver Friday. My other niece shopped for three households today and will deliver tomorrow.

Put a little love in your hearts.

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It is those Simple Acts of kindness. (Original Post) sheshe2 Apr 2020 OP
Those were great! Thanks ❤❤❤ Karadeniz Apr 2020 #1
Humanity does rise to the occasion when needed....... a kennedy Apr 2020 #2
Lovely mcar Apr 2020 #3
Volunteers who continue to help Nululu Apr 2020 #4
Thank you, Nululu. sheshe2 Apr 2020 #5
Thanks! cate94 Apr 2020 #6
Thanks for sharing those, ss2!! BlueMTexpat Apr 2020 #7
Hey, Blue. sheshe2 Apr 2020 #8
The people who showed kindness by giving that old lady Coors Light, Aristus Apr 2020 #9
my realtor onethatcares Apr 2020 #10
Thank you so much, she. It is sovitally important to remember the good in people. niyad Apr 2020 #11
Thanks for affirming the kindness of others, & the update on your family. NoRoadUntravelled Apr 2020 #12
Sheshe, thank you for this Hekate Apr 2020 #13
Love you Hekate. sheshe2 Apr 2020 #14

mcar

(42,300 posts)
3. Lovely
Wed Apr 15, 2020, 06:13 PM
Apr 2020

We need to keep hearing about these simple acts of kindness. It washes away the sour taste of this administration's incompetence.

We got our Pelosi bucks today. I just bought a $100 gift certificate from my hair stylist for a future appointment. Our small business people need all the help they can get. Also donated to our local food bank.

That's nothing compared to buying people's groceries, but I think every little bit helps. These opportunities abound. Support local business!

Nululu

(840 posts)
4. Volunteers who continue to help
Wed Apr 15, 2020, 06:37 PM
Apr 2020

Ride Connection volunteers take seniors and disabled to appointments and bring groceries.

Food bank volunteers meeting people at their cars with boxes of food.

Animal rescue volunteers who care for animals, walk dogs, clean and feed animals.

Many volunteers had to stop because of age or health problems while others are helping out.

Also a shoutout to people making masks for workers and others.

Aristus

(66,316 posts)
9. The people who showed kindness by giving that old lady Coors Light,
Thu Apr 16, 2020, 05:22 PM
Apr 2020

could have shown her some real kindness by giving her anything other than Coors Light...

onethatcares

(16,166 posts)
10. my realtor
Thu Apr 16, 2020, 06:17 PM
Apr 2020

gave me two homemade masks so I can deliver 2 masks each to 3 others. Just passing it on.

I have no other words.

NoRoadUntravelled

(2,626 posts)
12. Thanks for affirming the kindness of others, & the update on your family.
Thu Apr 16, 2020, 11:30 PM
Apr 2020

With all that's happening during this unprecedented time we're living in, it's good to be reminded of the kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness that's out there.

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