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💙Acts Of Kindness💜

June 23 2018

It dosen't take much to make a difference to a person/people (little or big) a child or an animal and I'll add as well the unconditional love and understanding animals show towards people many beautiful stories to share about them too.. The below is one of the many beautiful stories of an act of kindness towards another. . I hope you will share some stories even some of your own. Lynette Scribner20 June at 14:41 I saw this gentleman, Tim, in Boston's Logan airport with the sister he'd been visiting. It appeared he was both deaf and blind, as I observed her signing into his hand for him to feel her words. When he came aboard the plane he had been assigned the middle seat of my row. The kind gentleman who had the aisle seat graciously gave it up for him. At this point Tim was traveling alone. The flight attendants sincerely wanted to assist him, but had no way to communicate. I watched as they didn't flinch when he reached out to touch their faces and arms.They took his hand and tried so hard to communicate with him, to no avail. He had some verbal ability, but clearly could not understand them. The man who had given up his seat did his best to assist him with things like opening coffee creamer and putting it in his coffee. When Tim made the attempt to stand up and feel his way to the restroom, his seat mate immediately was up to help him. The flight attendants were talking among themselves and someone suggested paging to see if anyone on board knew sign language. That's when this lovely young woman came into the picture. 15 years old, she learned ASL because she had dyslexia and it was the easiest foreign language for her to learn. For the rest of the flight she attended to Tim and made sure his needs were met. It was fascinating to watch as she signed one letter at a time into his hand. He was able to 'read' her signing and they carried on an animated conversation. When he asked her if she was pretty, she blushed and laughed as the seat mate, who had learned a few signs, communicated an enthusiastic yes to Tim. I don't know when I've ever seen so many people rally to take care of another human being. All of us in the immediate rows were laughing and smiling and enjoying his obvious delight in having someone to talk to. Huge kudos to the flight attendants of Alaska Airlines who went above and beyond to meet Tim's needs. I can't say enough about this beautiful young woman named Clara who didn't think twice about helping her fellow passenger. It was a beautiful reminder, in this time of too much awfulness, that there are still good, good people who are willing to look out for each other. #alaskaairlines 6/21/18 Addendum: This has come to the attention of Alaska Airlines and they are in touch with Clara's family, the facility where Tim lives, and the kind seat mate. I have been so touched by the response to this story. We are all starving for good news and this was just what we needed. Thanks all!

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MsSuperFoxy

6 years ago

I won a limited edition bottle of Bundaberg rum. I donated it back to the club, for after our (fundraiser charity ride) to do a remembrance raise a toast to members who have passed away from cancer. Ms Foxy

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curious_72

6 years ago

Quoting 'SuperFoxxxy' I won a limited edition bottle of Bundaberg rum. I donated it back to the club, for after our (fundraiser charity ride) to do a remembrance raise a toast to members who have passed away from cancer. Ms Foxy That is so sweet of you :D

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OkeyDoke45

6 years ago

I was booked on a flight a couple of years ago, I always prefer to sit in the aisle seat and had checked in online early to make sure I got one. We boarded our flight, I waited for the vast bulk to board first as I usually do. I like to make dramatic entrances at the last minute, gets the whole plane focused on me. The flight was obviously heavily booked, all seats appeared to be taken. I walked up to my allocated seat only to see a man sitting in it. I checked the row and number just to be sure, then politely stated to the man that he appeared to be sitting in my seat. He was sitting next to a woman, they both looked up to me (which is just the way I like it) and said ''yeah sorry, my wife and I checked in late and they couldn't give us adjoining seats. Do you mind?" He told me his seat number, I looked back toward his row and could see that I would be sitting in the middle seat between two others. ''Actually yeah, I do mind mate. There's a reason I book aisle seats". He looked stunned, glancing at his wife and then me, ''you're not serious''. ''Actually I am mate, sorry, but I would like my seat please''. Still looking stunned, he started to stammer an angry response. I cut him off; ''mate we can get the staff here if you like. Really sorry you didn't check in early enough, but I did''. Uttering a few choice words under his breath, he got up and moved and I took my rightful place in my seat. I was so moved by his act of kindness, giving up his wife so I could sit where I wanted. I told his wife several times, when she would actually listen to me, what a nice man he appeared to be. People can be so kind.

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RHP User

6 years ago

For posting something so heart lifting. I kinda needes that this morning. You've also remindes mw to get the docus off myself and into giving back. I haven't done any volunteer work this year yet. ❤ - Posted from rhpmobile

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The_Phoenix

6 years ago

Bunnings trip for work and as I was jumping into my Ute the lady parked beside me was having an awful time trying to fit a letterbox in her car. The thing weighed at least 30kg. Not sure how in that moment what she was thinking but definitely wasn’t asking me to help. I expected her to say no thanks I when offered. Even I struggled with the thing. She just said thank you very much & off I went. Hmmm, Bunnings carparks might be a better option than the pub or datefinder 😜 - Posted from rhpmobile

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usrightnow_Again

6 years ago

Today Mrs. urn. sent one of the children next-door to ask if we could borrow a little cooking oil, as we had run out. Our delightful neighbour sent back a twenty dollar note, so we might buy some. A wonderful help. There are still good people out there, and we've been lucky enough to have a few as neighbours. Most were older folk. Today, we're thankful. Mr. urn. .

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MsSuperFoxy

6 years ago

I was in this cute little cafe and ordered a steak sandwich. It was that good that I wrote on the servette how I enjoyed it with a "have a great day, thank you" Today, I was in the same cafe. When I ordered I mentioned about the steak sandwich I had on Friday, was really delicious. The lady asked me if I was the woman who left the servette on Friday. I said yes. She said it made their day, thanked me and said it's on the pin board in the kitchen and that no one had ever left a note like that before. I said "You were busy and I just wanted to let you know some how. It was all my pleasure". I placed my order. When I collected my order I said, "I'll be back for another steak sandwich. Keep it warm and have a great day." Off I went. Ms Foxy

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RHP User

6 years ago

Friends of my former boss in Canberra, did the Kokoda track way back (also on my to-do list). However, they built up a great friendship with their porters, that they later arranged to fly 3 or 4 of them back here for a holiday in Australia, to also stay with them as accommodation. Which is something quite impossible considering their equivalent pay rates over there. - Posted from rhpmobile

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MsSuperFoxy

6 years ago

I love it! So much, that sent chills to my soul. Ms Foxy

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