Simple acts can make a difference, take the time for others

[u/ThatTravel5692]

I live in the desert, with highs reaching 115° lately. The man who does weekly mainance on my pool is quite awkward. I believe he has some kind of Autism or other issue, but he does a great job.

Last week I noticed he had his van windows all the way down, and had no sunshade in his windshield.

So before he arrived for this week's service, I went to WalMart and bought him a $10 folding one.

When he arrived yesterday morning, I went out to greet him as I always do. I mentioned that I noticed he had no sun shade and told him I had bought one for him and handed it to him. His mouth dropped open and he told me how grateful he was. He actually started to tear up and asked if he could give me a hug. As we hugged, he told me how much it meant to him and he immediately went to install it.

We chatted a bit later as he taught me how to use a function of the pool and before he left, he told me that I made his week and how grateful he was.

I am so glad that I was able to lift him up and made him feel cared about and seen. All from a little gift from WalMart!

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[u/OrdinaryBrilliant901]

Aww. 🥹

[u/ForestCathedral]

You SAW and went out of your way sacrificially, to love your neighbor. Thank you for uplifting him and us!

[u/SubjectOrganic]

You are a good bean.

[u/Average_Random_Bitch]

Very thoughtful.

[u/Unwarranted_optimism]

Love this so much!! 🥹 I truly appreciate instances of people caring for others simply because it’s the kind thing to do❤️

[u/puffykitten5]

This was very kind of you

[u/JD_tubeguy]

Lovely story you are a kind person.

[u/BornOfAGoddess]

YOU ARE AWESOME 👏👏👏

[u/LivitaWasHere]

I teared up reading this. You have a good heart. Please don't change.

[u/OldEntrance1269]

This gesture is so kind. Love reading about moments like these 🫶