It was my father’s birthday yesterday. I felt it quite strongly as I am so far away, and no idea when I will see him again. I called to wish him, and he was standing in his local supermarket. He no longer works, and his age is starting to show. The manager at the supermarket offered him a complimentary cake to celebrate his birthday. My father took great pleasure in standing at the counter, and being able to choose a birthday cake for himself. There is often so much negativity that emanates from South Africa, the corruption and crime. But yesterday an old man was blessed with the gift of a birthday cake from a stranger who cared.
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Reading this made me smile! Kindness extends way beyond the initial act, it ripples when shared, beautiful!
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Thank you for reading, it is such a small act in the greater scheme of things, but my father was alone yesterday and it meant so much to him! 😊
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The smallest acts can be the absolute most meaningful, grin and hugs.
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A happy birthday to your father, vonita. What a coincidence, my father’s birthday was last Feb 8 though he celebrated it on the 7th. 🙂
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Happy birthday to your Dad!
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Thanks, vonita… 🙂
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Happy birthday to him. Wishing him all that he wishes for himself and more.
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Thank you so much! Very kind wishes, thank you 😊
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My pleasure.
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Oh that is so beautiful what happened. Thank you for sharing this. So lovely! 💖
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So very beautiful, such kind and warm thoughts! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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how very sweet!
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Happy Birthday to your Dad, Vonita! I’m sure he enjoyed his slice of black forest cake that much more after your call!
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I hope so, thanks, it’s been two years since I went back, so am due another trip soon, but have nothing planned at the moment!
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
YOU ARE A DELISCIOUSLY DELIGHTFUL DAUGHTER!
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Thank you for the reblog!
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A STRANGER? I THINK NOT ANY MORE! 😀 i’VE WRITTEN A LOVE POEM FOR YOU (AND OTHER LADY BLOGGERS) COME LOOK FOR IT AND BASK IN THE LOVE!
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Thank you, I will head over!
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