Blog post by Sibyl W, a Kindness Investor from Brentwood, Tenn.
Today I needed something to read. I love book stores, I love perusing the different books to find the right one. Being unemployed I try very hard to stay away from them because I know what I’ll do. This trip I had meant to buy only one, but walked out with three. At least I was shopping at the Book Gallery (half price books) and the three were cost less than one hardback book.
While checking out I asked the pe
rson behind the register, Judy, if she would be my recipient of the day.
She explained how she happened to be working at the book store, “My husband is retired and years ago. I used to be an RN, then mom but now just enjoying working at the book store two days a week and I play tennis three days a week.”
It sounded like a dream schedule to me, but then I realized it would probably cost me to work there, I would probably spend more than I made. I also admire anyone in the medical field and I told Judy she must love what she’s doing because it comes with some heavy responsibility.
“Yes,” she agreed”, and you have a lot of shifts and you weren’t home on a regular schedule. I actually retired when I had my kids. Now my kids are raised, I have one in Chicago and one in Knoxville so any time I want to take off and see them I can, and not have to worry about my schedule. They’re very nice here so they give me the time when I need it.“
I asked her what she might do with the ten dollars.
“I will definitely pass it on. I have no idea right at the moment but somebody who needs it will get it. Thank you, you’ve made my day. Can I give you a hug?”
And with that, she made my day.
It has been so fulfilling to meet and interact with seven awesome people who used to be strangers. It has definitely done more for me than the $10 did for them. I want to thank Reed for starting this project and continuing it in the way that he has. Evidently I am the first one in Tennessee to be a Kindness Investor, so come on Tennessee, give it a try.
Year of Giving 