I was the recipient of another person’s kindness today. I never take these things for granted. They give me hope. So, for the gifts I have received since I moved to Stanley I want to publicly acknowledge those people.
There was a man at the Valley Gas and Grocery during the COVID19 outbreak who insisted on paying cash towards my gas. I tried to argue that I was sure someone else needed it more than me. His kindness allowed me to afford a much needed haircut.
There is a clerk at a local dollar store who gave me a hug when I was sobbing about a dear friend’s son being diagnosed with Leukemia recently.
Today, a young local father asked me for only $10 to take away some rocks, I drove the price up and the price I paid was still more than reasonable.
Moral of the story – give what ever you can. The little things really do mater.
Paula Dorangrichia ~ Stanley, Va.
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How I wish people could and would stop taking things for granted, showing total dis rearguard for others and show gratitude for simple kindnesses.
At the Page Cooperative Farm Bureau the other day, I purchased some bags of soil and was waiting in front of the store for assistance to load them in the the truck of my car. I mistook the gentleman who asked if I needed help as the store employee that I was waiting for. Thank you kind sir, from the bottom of my heart.
I do have some kind neighbors. A loaf of sweet bread was delivered last night by one of them. It is so good and tasty.
I needed to say, once again, the little things matter.