by Beks
My husband, as per usual, was working a side job last night. The homeowner had a huge map across her wall marked with red string indicating the cities she had visited. Clearly she loved to see the world. She and my husband chatted about our plans to visit Italy and he asked for her advice about the Cinque Terre.
He spent the next four hours fixing her washer, her sink, and various other handyman projects she needed help with.
When my husband packed to leave, she shoved $300 in his pocket. He tried to return the money, even running to the truck, but she caught him, slapped the money in his hand and said, ‘Have fun in Italy while you’re young. It’s harder when you’re 65. I would know.’
Sometimes the kindness of others overwhelms me.
Beks is a full-time government employee who enjoys blogging late into the night after her four kids have gone to sleep. She’s been married to Chris, her college sweetheart, for 15 years. In 2017, after 3 long years working the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps, they paid off more than $70K and became debt free. When she’s not working or blogging, she’s exploring the great outdoors.
This is why I can’t wait to get out of debt. I can’t wait to do those things for other.
How sweet! I’m sure you’ll put it to great use in Italy.
Awwwwwwwww! That’s so sweet of her! Wow!
You should bring her back a gift 🙂
I love it when one action by one person shows how amazing the world can be.
Oh, what a lovely gift! I am certain the pleasure that woman had was as much as it was for the two of you. Sometimes it feels to good to help someone else.
Karma!
That is amazing. This is what I hope to do some day! 😀
That’s absolutely a pay it forward moment. One day, you guys will do something for someone else, because this lady was so nice to y’all.
🙂 Sorta restores your faith in humanity, right?
Now that is beyond cool. My daughter’s friend is in Italy for the next three months, and just posted pictures of Cinque Terre. Should be FANTASTIC!
nice
This is so wonderful! People are good!
WOW!!! What an amazing gift, can’t wait to hear your stories!!! You could make her a little book of your visit to Italy :-).
that is so cool!
Trust me, when we are out of debt, there will be some serious paying it forward!
Such a great blessing! Thanks for sharing.
Very nice. I do believe in paying it forward, and you and hubs will find your time. Enjoy… you both so deserve this little gift.