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Holly Bailie (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt story Suzy! Two “kindness of strangers” incidents from my time living in Japan immediately leap to mind. Firstly, stopping at a convenience store to ask for directions to a hostel when driving in a strange city - the kind staff member was finishing his shift and insisted on driving there, out of his own way, for me to follow.

Secondly, losing my wallet in a department store (with a whole month’s rent in cash inside). Someone handed it into the concierge! No name left so I couldn’t thank them.

And one from my teenage life in Northern Ireland - I lost the £10 I withdrew between the cash machine and shop. My mum insisted I report it to the police, which I thought was a waste of time, but a kind lady found it and handed it in!!! She wanted to be anonymous, but the police allowed me to get flowers delivered for when she had to go in and sign a form to release the cash to me as claimant, so at least she got a thank you! 💐 there are good people everywhere in the world 🥰

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Suzy Walker's avatar

These are such wonderful stories. Yes, there are good people in the world.

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Holly Bailie (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks Suzy. it’s a great reminder of common humanity - even in times of doom and gloom there are people who help and spread kindness :)

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Jess Mujica's avatar

Angels unaware is what I call them. It's stories that like yours that remind me that God does bend an ear to us and uses His power through others to show us He is with us. Thank you for sharing.

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Suzy Walker's avatar

Earth angels!

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Sarah Mooney Personal Chef's avatar

Thank you for sharing. Resonated with me today.

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Emma Simpson's avatar

I love these moments, there really is such kindness out there ❤️

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Jean Wilson's avatar

Sometimes I think there are people who are like armchairs that wrap themselves round you, don't give unsolicited advice or ask questions but support you just be being there.

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Juliet Thomas's avatar

Absolutely love this, beautiful and something I try to do often, you never know what people are going through ❤️

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Eva Lydon 🌺's avatar

Aw, wow Suzy.. this made me choke up! 😟 How wonderful and so touching and kind.. I love it! ❤️ Its stories like this that help to restore my faith in humanity... there is a lot of love and kindness in the world 👍💖

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Stacy Smith Rogers's avatar

Awe ... this is so true and relatable. Thank you for so beautifully sharing!

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Susan Harley's avatar

Gorgeous message and inspiring story to share , thank you 💖

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Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

How beautiful Suzy! I will give this some thought. 🌀🥰

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Amber Horrox's avatar

🥲

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