https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 01:48:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2325011 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:53:24 +0000 jhd 2325011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: The lady behind me in line helped me unload my cart last week when LO (17 mos) was getting impatient. It was so nice! And on another shopping trip a lady let me go ahead of her because I had my toddler with me and she had a bigger order that was going to take a while. Little things like that really do mean a lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2325003 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:48:41 +0000 SweetCaroline 2325003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was on maternity leave with DD, I would take her grocery shopping in the Ergo. Twice, I had a cart full of groceries, and strangers behind me in line asked me if they could unload my cart for me. One of those times, they guy in front of me forgot to process his bottle refunds receipts when he bought his groceries. Instead of starting another transaction, he told the cashier to apply them to my groceries. People are so amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2324581 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 21:56:30 +0000 Mrs. D 2324581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: TWICE this past week some stranger has given my daughter money for being honest or polite.</p> <p>First time, we were getting on the bus as the guy was getting off of it. He spilled some change and my dd picked up a toonie he dropped and reached out to return it to him. He insisited hse keep it since she was so honest.</p> <p>Second time, I always have her wave and say thank you to the drivers of cars when they stop to let us pass. On Friday as she was yelling thank you to the car, a woman passing laughed and said you're welcome. I thought that was funny, but we kept walking. She actually turned around and chased us down to give my dd two loonies as a reward for bing so polite! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2324576 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 21:50:01 +0000 avivoca 2324576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tonight, an employee at a restaurant gave us H's dessert for free. What he didn't know was that we had just come from the restaurant next door where another patron yelled at H because she was being too loud and apparently she did not think we were doing enough to quiet her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2324501 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:31:52 +0000 FaithFertility 2324501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I messaged her mother on Facebook and told her the story of Mia's sweet grandfather in FL and that he asked for prayers, when I saw that she passed! The mother was floored and so thankful I shared the story! Made me feel good, to hear that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2324498 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:30:14 +0000 regberadaisy 2324498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: how horrible. :crying: That poor family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2324495 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:29:14 +0000 FaithFertility 2324495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Absolutely I thank God daily for all my blessings! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2324494 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:28:30 +0000 FaithFertility 2324494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: unfortunately she passed away :( I asked him about her and he said she had a Facebook page called Mia's Fight so I followed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2324492 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:26:35 +0000 regberadaisy 2324492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: that's amazing!!!!</p> <p>@FaithFertility: I hope his granddaughter is OK. :( What a sweet man. I'm constantly reminded and remind myself, there are others out there who struggle way more than we do. Poor Little girl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2324475 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:15:45 +0000 FaithFertility 2324475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is old, but DH and I were out to eat during our time of struggling to TTC we were talking about our failed IUI and what next?! We were eating at the bar and there was an older gentleman eating next to DH, he over heard us talking and before he left paid our bill told us God was in control and not to worry and all he asked for in return was for us to pray for his granddaughter who had a brain tumor :(<br /> Touched my heart! Sweet man!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2324432 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:19:01 +0000 travellingbee 2324432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted to revive this thread since today a nice and generous stranger paid for my entire purchase at Walmart. I paid it forward by giving my gift card I was going to use to another stranger. Hoping that some others have had some random acts of kindness come their way recently too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2260292 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:02:22 +0000 IRunForFun 2260292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is pretty small compared to some others, but today I was grocery shopping and was struggling to reach for something far back on a top shelf. (I'm short!) A few people walked by and didn't make eye contact, and finally an older (taller woman) stopped and asked how many of the item I needed and grabbed them for me. I had been about to give up because I didn't feel like taking the time to track down an employee to help me, so I really appreciated it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2260230 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:10:10 +0000 yoursilverlining 2260230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One day recently LO had a crappy day, topped off by pinching her fingers in her sunglasses right before I picked her up so poor thing was a sobbing mess when I got to school. I told her we would stop for a "bad day treat" and there's a dunkin donuts on the way home, so we ran in to get a donut. The kid at the counter asked how we were and I explained that LO had had a bad day, and she sat on my hip sniffling while making her donut choice lol and when he handed it to her he said we were all set and didn't have to pay, that he hoped this donut made her day better ❤️❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2260227 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:04:29 +0000 NavyRN2012 2260227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I were at a local restaurant with the kids (I was still pregnant with A) and this seemingly drunk man kept walking around the restaurant looking at all the tables. When we were done, DH took DS to the bathroom and he came to the table. I was honestly pretty creeped out. The waitress came to the table and asked if everything was okay and I said yes. She then told me that he paid for our meal. I felt like a terrible person for being creeped out by him, but I still think he was drunk :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2260161 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 17:45:58 +0000 Dandelion 2260161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A couple Christmas seasons ago, D and I were having dinner at The Cheesecake Factory. I was pregnant with M at the time and DH was at a company holiday party. The couple next to us had a cute toddler that we'd smile and wave to, when waved at. They left before us, but when I asked for our bill, the server informed us that they had paid our bill! It was so nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2260048 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:09:01 +0000 Mrs D 2260048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its not much but this weekend I was out with my dad and DD, my dad was pushing DD in her stroller as we approach a woman sitting on some steps having a cigarette. As we approached she stood up and held the cigarette way up in the air to keep it away from DD - I thought it was so nice. I made sure to make eye contact and say thank you...</p> <p>I have had coffee purchase for me in the Starbucks drive through and always pay it forward. We also had our toll paid once on the way to chicago - so we paid it forward and paid ours for the next car (who happened to be my sister - caravan) who thought her mom was just being nice and buying her toll so she ended the pay it forward trail...#fail </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2259991 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:27:26 +0000 TrailRunner 2259991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A couple of weeks ago my cat had a UTI that turned into a urinary blockage. I spent several days/nights in and out of the regular vet and emergency vet bc my darn cat kept somehow pulling his catheter out. One night I walked into the emergency vet (3rd time that week) crying holding a bag of pee and a chewed up catheter line and the vet tech felt so bad for me they repaired it for free. It was honestly the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me. I was already out a few grand by that point, and had zero sleep bc I had to watch him all night so all I could do is just sit there crying out of gratefulness. I will never forget that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2259988 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:25:27 +0000 MamaG 2259988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is "old" but it still warms my heart. It was Christmas time and there were a group of bikers at the local breakfast place. Our family was there as well including the newborn. The bikers were on a Santa Toy Run and they brought our family breakfast since we were the only ones in the place with kids. It was so generous. Every time we return to that restaurant my DH picks someone to pay for their breakfast. He usually picks the older person eating alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2259976 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:17:57 +0000 josina 2259976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to the Zoo this spring and were given free tickets to get in by a man behind us in line. We ended up purchasing tickets for the zoo train and decided not to use them, so 'paid it forward' and gave those away so a couple and their child. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2259974 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:16:51 +0000 mauxie 2259974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>aw, love these! i'm getting teary eyed lol, darn pregnancy hormones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2259967 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:10:30 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2259967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aw these are great!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2259966 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:10:06 +0000 Mama Bird 2259966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last week I was about to help DS get his scooter up some stairs, and this young dude standing at the top of the stairs ran down, took the scooter and brought it up. So nice!</p> <p>@travelgirl1: you rock! I still haven't gotten up the courage to take out both kids by myself... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2259954 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:01:59 +0000 wrkbrk 2259954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are so sweet! Occasionally I have the stranger in front of me pay for my drink in the Starbucks drive-through! Then I keep it going by paying for the person behind me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2259898 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:26:06 +0000 travelgirl1 2259898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was my first solo outing with both kids and my newborn was screaming his little head off and my toddler was refusing to nap. I rushed into a coffee shop, bought DD a cupcake as a bribe, started nursing DS while still in the line and must have looked seriously harassed as the server gave me a free brownie then brought DD a milk and me an iced water when we were sat down, she was amazing. It really, really brightened my mood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2259891 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:22:06 +0000 Foodnerd81 2259891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This happened a few weeks ago and it still makes me smile. I was taking the T (subway) one day, but the elevator at my stop was being repaired. I had the 2 year old and our big heavy UB vista, so I had just stopped to think about what to do when not one, but two young men stopped to offer to help. One of them ended up helping me carry the heavy stroller with toddler down the stairs, and waited to make sure the next elevator was working, before leaving- he wasn't even taking the train, he just saw I needed help and stopped what he was doing to help. It was just so nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-kindness-3#post-2259882 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:13:02 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2259882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I stopped at the gas station on the way home from the OB's office today to pick up a fountain pop. My 10-week old DD was with me asleep in her car seat. While I was filling up my drink, a nice lady was commenting on how cute DD was and asking me about her. We chatted a little bit and when we got up to the register, she said she wanted to buy me my pop. I know it's only ~$1 but that random act of kindness made my day!</p> <p>When is the last time a stranger did a random act of kindness for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-courtesy#post-1318464 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:19:52 +0000 MrsH 1318464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I love it. Some guy who was smoking outside at the mall actually ran to open the door for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-courtesy#post-1318386 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:31:18 +0000 babypugs 1318386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I work at a big university, and students usually walk around in their own little worlds. But once the belly got REALLY big, I was surprised and thrilled to find that most of them (male and female) went out of their ways to help out. On the other hand, when I flew in my third trimester, no one was kind at all, even when I was visibly struggling with luggage. I guess the kids are alright! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-courtesy#post-1317707 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:05:33 +0000 Modern Daisy 1317707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A lot of people were extra kind and thoughtful, but some were super rude. I had men push past me for subway seats and I it made me ill to witness. You really rely on the kindness of strangers while pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-acts-of-courtesy#post-1317702 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:04:19 +0000 MapleMoose 1317702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was great! Put a smile on my face when strangers went out of their way to open doors or let me go ahead of them in the bathroom. I now try to do the same for other pregnant women. </p>