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Acts of Kindness by Three Strangers at Walmart Bring Tears of Joy to Woman

Andy Hodges by Andy Hodges
May 16, 2023 / 11:40 AM
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In a heartwarming incident, a Vero Beach resident contacted Sebastian Daily to share a special encounter she had on Mother’s Day in Sebastian. Although she wished to remain anonymous, the 74-year-old woman expressed her desire to recount the emotional experience, which brought solace during a difficult time.

Due to various reasons, the woman found herself alone on Mother’s Day, her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren being out of town while grieving the recent loss of her mother, who had Alzheimer’s. Eager to lift her spirits, she drove to Walmart in Sebastian to run errands, using a shopping cart for support due to health issues.

As she approached the store, she noticed a gray car parked near the entrance. Two girls, approximately 10 and 11 years old, emerged from Walmart carrying a red balloon and flowers. Despite continuing her path cautiously, one of the girls approached her while the other observed. 

Then, in a truly touching moment, the child handed her the heart-shaped balloon and flowers, prompting the woman to burst into tears of gratitude.

Overwhelmed with emotion, she thanked the girl and embraced her tightly for over a minute, expressing her blessings. She blew a kiss to the other girl and the driver, whom she presumed to be their grandmother but couldn’t clearly see from her vantage point. 

The grateful woman extended her heartfelt appreciation to the family, acknowledging their role in nurturing such kindhearted, loving, and generous young girls. As the family drove away, they exchanged waves, blown kisses, and a gentle toot of the horn, leaving the woman yearning to know their identity.

Since the woman doesn’t use social media, she contacted Sebastian Daily, hoping the family would come across her story. To her, this heartwarming tale signifies the invaluable lessons of love and kindness imparted to the younger generation by a caring family. 

Such encounters are rare and bring immense joy to the strangers who briefly connected in a Walmart parking lot.

Revisiting the profound kindness she experienced, the woman found herself crying tears of joy once again, emphasizing how deeply touched she was. Her utmost desire is for these three remarkable individuals to understand their profound impact on her, forever leaving an imprint on her heart.

“I cried again with joy last night for the kindness that I was shown, and I still have tears in my eyes as I write this. I would love for these three beautiful human beings to know they touched another’s heart,” the woman said.

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