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Random acts of kindness

By: Staff Writer

Posted: 07/14/2012 1:00 AM | Comments: 0

Blessings on the roadside

I went out on my brand new scooter to the Safeway and WalMart on Kenaston Boulevard. I was halfway home when my scooter died. About that time, it started to rain.

A couple in a van stopped and asked if I was in difficulty, to which I replied that I was. They used their cell phone to call the scooter company and were told that a truck would be sent out shortly. The couple, Linda and her husband (I have forgotten his name) stayed with me until the truck got there about 20 minutes later.

After taking my scooter apart, the guys in the truck found the batteries were almost dead and they would have to take it in to the shop and give it a good going over.

Due to my limited mobility, I was unable to get into the couple's van, so Linda's husband took the van home and returned with a car.

I told them they could leave, but they insisted they would see me safely to my home.

This couple has renewed my faith in human kindness, and I will pay forward their kindness as soon as I can.

They were truly a blessing to me. God bless them both.

-- Sheila Gretsinger

One ring to restore my faith

AS a scholar of human rights and peace and conflict studies, my outlook on humanity is often pretty bleak. However, sometimes people rekindle my faith in humanity through little random acts of kindness.

After my university convocation recently, I happened to leave a special ring in the restroom and only realized its absence from my finger once I had returned home hours later.

Knowing the chances of finding my ring untouched in the bathroom or at the lost and found in the security office were slim, I thought I would try my luck anyway. I returned to look for my ring at the university.

After a fruitless search in the bathroom, I went to security, fingers crossed and mind full of doubt, only to find that some wonderful and kind human being had indeed taken my ring to the lost and found.

To that delightful person: I didn't know how to express my gratitude, so I thought a public thank you would let you know how happy I was to find my ring safe and sound.

Thank you! Your kindness will not be forgotten.

-- Katrina Sklepowich

Quick thinking solves problem

IN a hurry to help an elderly lady with her groceries, I forgot to lock the car with my purse inside.

Later, David came along, took the purse, locked the car and returned the purse, intact, to the building nearby where she lives.

Thank you David (he gave his name to the desk clerk) from the bottom of my heart. This episode give me hope for mankind and may God bless you!

-- Marielle Lavoie

Winnipeggers still the best

A big thank you to the couple in the grey van who stopped and offered help when I tried to flag down a police car because my friend needed medical assistance.

They called 911 for an ambulance and the gentle man ran across the street to Fire Hall No. 9 to get first aid. I didn't get the couple's names, but they are much appreciated for the help as I was in panic mode.

I just want to thank them again and also give a huge thank you to the firefighters who helped.

Winnipeg still has many good people who go out of their way to help people in need. God bless all of you who helped us on June 16.

-- Bob Bachewich

Thoughtful drivers

For the last six weeks I have been walking to get in shape for the 5K Alzheimer's Walk.

On weekends, I walk down Lee River Road in the Lac du Bonnet area.

When vehicles are coming, I step off the shoulder onto the gravel as I am a little nervous walking so close to vehicles. Most of them coming my direction move over to the yellow line or even cross over to the other lane.

I don't know if these people realize how kind and considerate that simple act is. It makes me feel safe and secure in my walk.

-- Karen Epp

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition July 14, 2012 G8

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