A heartwarming encounter at a local indie bookstore recently caught the attention of many on social media. One of the bookstore’s employees shared the story on Facebook, and it quickly went viral. Brace yourself for this delightful tale!
The Lovably Kooky Little Old Lady
It all happened in the middle of the day when a little old lady walked up to the register. This lady was charmingly eccentric and expressed her love for the store. She wished she could spend more time browsing but mentioned that her husband was waiting in the car. However, before rushing off, she exclaimed, “OH! I BETTER BUY HIM SOME CHOCOLATE!” With that, she piled a bunch of art supplies on the counter.
A Wonderful Exchange
As the employee stood there, amused by this wonderfully happy and quirky customer, they engaged in a pleasant conversation. The employee couldn’t help but admire the lady’s waves of compliments about their bangs, which she compared to the ocean. Yes, we all need a customer like her!
A Surprising Gesture
Just when things couldn’t get any more charming, a young student, who had frequently visited the counter to get his school textbooks, joined the line behind the little old lady. Out of the blue, she turned to the student and insisted he put his textbooks on the counter, as she wanted to purchase them for him. Confused but grateful, the student initially refused, thinking about the significant cost of his books. However, the tenacious lady boldly took the textbooks from his hands, placed them on the counter, and instructed the employee to add them to her bill.
The Power of Kindness
Overwhelmed and on the verge of tears, the student couldn’t understand why this stranger was being so kind. As he kept questioning her motives, she responded with a simple question, “Do you like Harry Potter?” To his astonishment, she added the latest installment, “Cursed Child,” to the pile of items she was buying for him.
An Unexpected Lesson
As the incredible act of generosity came to an end, the little old lady paid for everything and asked the employee to give the student a few bags for his belongings. The employee and the student couldn’t help but express their admiration and gratitude, emphasizing how amazing she was. In response, the little old lady shared some profound and unscripted wisdom: “It’s important to be kind.” She explained that we often don’t realize the tiny, yet significant, ways in which we may unintentionally hurt others. However, we can choose kindness.
A Tearful Revelation
As the little old lady stared out the door, their conversation took a poignant turn. She revealed that her son was a homeless meth addict and wondered if her own choices had contributed to his situation. Looking at the student, she saw the potential of the man her son could have become if someone had chosen to be kind to him at the right moment.
The Endearing Finale
Bagging up her purchases, the employee felt a bit awkward, searching for the right words to say. But before they could find them, the little old lady turned to them and expressed her longing for bangs like theirs, lamenting her curly hair. With that, she bid farewell and left. And that, my friends, is the heartwarming story of the best customer the employee had ever encountered.
The Power of Kindness
This story serves as a powerful reminder that our actions, no matter how small, can have a profound impact on others. The little gestures of kindness we choose to bestow upon others can change their lives in ways we may never fully comprehend.
So let’s be like this lovely little old lady and choose kindness in our daily interactions. You never know how your actions may affect those around you. Spread kindness and make the world a better place!
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