A little kindness goes a long way

[Taz_Zoee]

Awww Mary, that brought tears to my eyes. That is such a wonderful story.

[gini]

I went to the grocery store the other day and the Salvation Army man was there. He was standing by the long line of carts for people to use.
They were all jammed together so it was impossible to just pull one cart out.

He stopped ringing his bell and came over to help me - and he was just so darned nice about it.

When I left the store I remembered to put some money in the kettle and he was just as generous with his "God Bless You".

[Cataholic]

All the grocery stores have kettles at this time of year. Going to the grocery 3 times a week, I do not always put money in the kettle.

[Medusa]

Well, my point was that it isn't the money that made this man sing so much as the fact that his contribution recognized. His is a thankless job and I think that sometimes they feel that they wouldn't even be noticed if it wasn't for the ringing bell. He made contact w/someone and it made us both feel good.

[pomtzu]

Good for you Mary. That was a heartwarming story to read.

I don't put any money in the kettle, simply because I never carry cash with me. I just use my debit card.

However, I do donate a lot in goods throughout the year, since there is a Salvation Army store in town, and I'm not much into having yard sales. And I don't use it as a place to get rid of junk - everything I give is in like new condition.