Traffic was pretty bad on my way to Oklahoma. At 2:00 in the afternoon, I sat in lines of traffic just trying to get out of Dallas. Then, when I got to the Indian Nation Turnpike they only had one lane open that made change. Since the toll was $1.75 the majority of the cars on the freeway didn't have exact change. So, we sat...in line....waiting. In addition, there was a lane coming from another highway that fed directly to the toll booth line. More waiting.
As I got closer to the toll booth, a little Honda truck came up from that other highway. I held back so he could merge in. As I pulled up to the toll booth the guy taking the money paused, smiled and said, "The guy in front of you said you let him in! He paid your toll!" I think it pleased the guy at the booth as much as it pleased me. What a nice gesture!
I smiled. I started thinking, "Wow. I wonder what kind of nice gesture I could do for someone else to make them feel that unexpected kindness." It's amazing how an unexpected gesture of kindness can change one's mood so quickly.
I have so much to be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving!
3 comments:
That is so nice. I love stories like this one. THanks for sharing.
Great Story! Thanks for reminding me how easy it is to be nice.
Lisa G.
i despise a toll!
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