July 23, 2012

Ice Cream

Yesterday I was going to sit down and write about the NDSC convention that I attended in DC. Instead, I made a trip to Target to pick up some food items that were needed until next payday. I got some yogurt, fruit, cereal, baby food, wipes and puffs. I really wanted some ice cream but we are on a limited budget and I only had a certain amount I was able to spend. Ice cream is not a "need" item so I saved it for last to see if I would be able to get it. As the target cashier scanned my items, she saw the ice cream, looked up at me and asked, "Weren't you here before trying to buy ice cream?". Yes, it's true, a couple weeks before I was in the same predicament. I told her that I was and unfortunately it looked like I wasn't going to be able to get the ice cream this time either. A man who was in line behind me interjected, "Why can't you get that ice cream?". I told him I didn't have the money for it. He said, "No, you are getting that ice cream. Just think of this as your blessing. Who knows what that ice cream will inspire." I stood there dumbfounded. I think I said thank you about three times before gathering my groceries and leaving the store. That small gesture has stuck with me for a day now. I don't know when I will be able to, but I will pass along that random act of kindness. I hope I will be able to give someone else "ice cream" when they really need it.

5 comments:

  1. I've had something similar happen to me so I now make it a habit to do something should the moment present itself. Someone needing a few cents for their order, Buying a cup of coffee for the guy asking for money outside Starbucks, etc. I know the feling of that simple act of kindness.

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  2. What a great encounter you had! I love stories like these...and it's a great reminder to myself to give out those random acts of kindness. How nice that you were the recipient of one; I'm sure the ice cream tasted wonderful!

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  3. this brought tears to my eyes. I'm so glad that guy was there at that moment--and I'm so glad you shared this story!

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  4. What a sweet man, I sometimes forget there are kind people out there. Wish I was closer to share ice cream with you, mind you I get to eat rice ice cream with my dairy free diet (thanks to Harrison's poor tummy) you may not want it and I don't blame you.

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