How about some good news?

[AverageOldGuy]

So today we ran errands — in our 80’s, wife doesn’t drive.

Last stop was big grocery store, four items on list, she waited in car ad I went in.

Instead of going through self-checkout as I usually do I went through a line with a cashier. I was only one in line.

Cashier was Hispanic lady, round face, big smile. I said “You have such a big smile.”

She smiled even more then said “This is why I’m smiling!”

She held up a study guide for prospective US citizens - “I have my interview on November 3!! “

I congratulated her, lady behind me in line did same, we both wished her well and hugged her ! Right there in the check out lane! We both welcomed her to America, told her she would do great,

I had trouble leaving the store — something in my eyes, couldn’t see well!

WHAT A GREAT DAY!!! Great day for her and for America!!!!

[elleng]

1. . ;-)

[sheshe2]

2. You are a good guy.

Thank you.

[FakeNoose]

3. That was very kind of you

Maybe check back in a few weeks to see if there's any good news? Tell her we're all rooting for her.

[Deuxcents]

4. Your errands trip turned out to be a much better experience than you or the cashier expected. Great story 🌺

Next month on one of your trips to the store, I hope you see her and you can tell us about our new citizen..I’m wishing her well, too!

[madamesilverspurs]

5. How wonderful!

And a reminder of those times when I was part of voter registration drives. The smiles on the faces of those newly naturalized citizens who were so excited to vote -- some brought tears to our eyes. One woman took her copy and kissed it, her smile lighting the whole room. Another danced her way out the door, raising her paper like a trophy. To have been there for such moments remains a very cherished blessing. Thank you so much for sharing your own moment!


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[Silent Type]

6. Enjoyed reading. We have a huge population missing a paper or two here, but they are better neighbors than

the 70+ % who voted for Trump.

I know exactly how you feel around people wanting a better life, it makes me so sad they live in fear.

[soldierant]

12. Actually Metamucilini didn't even get 50%

of the popular vote. It was something over 49% but didn't make it to 50%. It was the Electoral College that made it look bigger than it was.

(Kamala got like 48%+ of the popular vote.)

[Silent Type]

16. I try to rationalize it too. However, considering all baggage trump had - rape, fraud, greed, insurredtion, etc. - he

might have won by 10 points if he weren't a Nazi. Heck, Bill Clinton only got 43% of popular vote in 1992.

[drray23]

7. I really really hope she will be allright

There had been reports of ICE grabbing people on their way to their interview for citizenship.

[soldierant]

13. Same here. I'm with you.

[Jack Valentino]

8. THANKS for a NICE STORY! Such seem hard to find, lately....

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

9. Wow! I loved that... great to hear!!

[LoisB]

10. Thank you. Good for you, good for her. You were meant to go through her line.

[Grim Chieftain]

11. Beautiful!

Thanks so much for sharing this. That dear lady will remember the kindness you and the lady in line showed her for a long time.

[Cha]

14. Thank You for Sharing that With Us, AOG!

I have something in my eyes now..

[calimary]

15. Stories like this are so encouraging!

Reports like this are what we need to stand strong and STAY strong!

Bit by little bit, we're gonna beat this.

[Evolve Dammit]

17. Thanks for the good news and nice encounter!

[SWBTATTReg]

18. Good for you! You make all of us proud!

[AllaN01Bear]

19. made me smile . good luck to the cashier .:)

[Unca Jim]

20. God I hate it, but...

I am sad to say my first thought was "they'll just grab her and deport her to some gulag when she goes in".

I wish things were better for the fine people who come here.

[North Coast Lawyer]

21. Hope ICE doesn't crash her party.

[MustLoveBeagles]

22. That's wonderful

Thanks for sharing

[sdfernando]

23. That wonderful lady

knows more about the U.S. Constitution and how the government works (or is supposed to) than probably 80% of the population! Hope she does great!!!!