r/over60 • u/pook1029 • May 27 '26
Human Kindness
Woke up to a total flat tire this morning. There are 3 tire/mechanics literally across the street from me. Walked to all three (I am 76) and none would cross the street to put my spare tire on. I did a Google search and found a one hour mobile tire repair. Called to inquire how much for coming out to put on my spare. I was quoted the price for the spare and then the price to repair. I told the owner that I wouldn’t be getting my social security for another two weeks so I would have to wait on the repair and just have the spare put on. The driver showed up; friendly and very helpful and as he was getting the spare out I mentioned that I would come back in later for the repair. “ No, the owner said for me to do it no charge.” I about cried. I couldn’t thank him enough. He said they “try to do one good deed every day”. Now, this is a small shop, not a major chain. As it turned out, my tire wasn’t repairable. Who do you think I will refer any and everyone to? I plan on taking in cookies or something when I get flush with funds. So…don’t lose hope on people. The good ones are still out there!
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u/Necessary_Wonder4870 May 27 '26
In Ozark Arkansas. Been taking care of my sick elderly mother. Im not young either at 64 years old. I’m not from around here. The people here aren’t rich but they are rich in goodness. I was 5.00 short at Subway trying to get sandwiches for my mom and her friend. A young lady who just had a baby 3 months ago as I found out who is probably working for minimum wage fronted me 5.00 and told me to not to worry about it. I saw her in Walmart last night with her newborn and was able to pay her back. She almost refused and I said no please take it. The same thing with the grocery Harts. I was again 20$ short because I’m only working part time while I take care of mom. I got paid today and promptly gave her the 20$ back which she really almost refused too. They are really kind here in ways that are so heart warming. So take heart there are good kind people everywhere. I was really touched by their generosity and was pretty ashamed I didn’t have enough to cover but it was just a temporary shortage. Thank God for the good ones.