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Once again, I am struggling until payday. I had $2 to my name and needed gas. Gas here is ridiculous, we're talking upwards of $4.50/gallon. I went to the gas station and told the attendant to put in $2. He looked at me, smiled, and put in $5. :redpinkhe. I asked him what he was doing and he said to me, "It's OK. One day you will help me." You bet I will.

There are some kind people out there. This guy is one of them :redbeathe I cannot tell you folks in cyberland how grateful I felt for this mans act of kindness. :redbeathe He is an angel and because of him I can make it in to work tomorrow. He did not even think twice about helping me out. That right there is true kindness. I am tearing up as I type this.

I guess my point for those of you who are feeling beaten and worn down, there is kindness in the world. I too was feeling depressed and stressed out. Money woes are the worst of my problems. I know our jobs can be thankless and heartbreaking but hang in there. It is times like these that the saying: "You reap what you sow" come to mind.

Thanks for letting me share my story. May you all have a fantastic life and plow ahead.

Specializes in LTC.

Awesome post. God bless you.

Specializes in Emergency.

Big fan of pay it forward. Don't have to go out f your way but when the opportunity presents itself....

I grabbed a cup of coffee and to this post. You all have brought the first smile to my face this morning.

Thank you!:redpinkhe

what a nice thing for that man to do! Yes, I love RAK too!:yelclap:

Specializes in LTC, Med-Surg, GP Office.

It's amazing how one small kindness can uplift a persons morale or brighten their day. Even a smile can make a big difference to someone who's having a bad day. Thank you for the post....it brightened MY day.

Specializes in Med surg, LTC, Administration.
Many years ago, I had a wall-hanging that said "If you see someone without a smile, give him one of yours".

Thank you for giving me one of yours. My entire day will now be better, and I will share your story and your smile with others I meet!

Best wishes!

I absolutely love this!! I think I just found my new sig line:D. Thanks! Peace!

Specializes in Med-Surg.

Some time in you life, you must did something good.

I believe this radom act on kindness on you was originated from somewhere in your life.

Thank you for sharing your story, and wish you will be blessed with a better finance stituation. :nurse:

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story, you put a smile in my heart :). Just finished taking my last final, so I needed a lift :D. Be blessed!!!

Poidog, Thanks for sharing this. In a world where dysfunctional behavior grabs

the media spotlight on a daily basis, it is wonderful news to hear about an

Angel that lives among us. What a thoughtful, kind and caring thing for

him to do. Keeping you in my prayers that things for you improve soon,

and you will be spreading the kindness:redbeathe .....

Specializes in LTC.

I'll never forget being in the middle of nowhere. I stopped at a gas station as I was down to 1 notch of gas. They didn't take debit cards of checks only cash. I was devastated, there wasn't another gas station for miles and miles. The attendant had me write her a check and she paid for my gas with a check! I felt soooo blessed, the girl didn't KNOW me at all!

Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

This story made me smile! Very nice.

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