It was a nice feeling to be able to help someone again. This time, I was actually holding my 5 canvas boards and making my way to the taka Taxi stand. Surprisely yesterday, the queue was exceptionally short.
Before I reach the queuing area, I saw this old indian lady (about 70 to 80 yrs old) in sari who seem to have difficultly climbing up a step to reach the taxi platform. I dun know why, without any second thought, I just ask if she needs help and stretched out my hand. She looked up and embarrassly, she hesitated for a mili sec before she slowly stretched out her right hand and placed into my left hand. Her left hand was holding onto the metal railing while my right hand was carrying my 5 boards. Then she stretched her left feet and placed onto the platform. I held her hand tightly while she struggled to lift her body from the edge of the road and finally landed on the same platform as I do. Then she said "Thank you" while I smile and pat her back and replied "its oke".
At this time, I saw her daughter, walking towards us from the taxi stand right infront. Apparently I think, she does not know her poor mother was struggling far right behind her.
She shooked her head one round and thank me and I smile and hurried off, in case they started to kneel on the floor and holding their hands in praying position, and started worshipping me.
I am glad I helped instead of just walking pass her. Else, I would have been bearing the guilty thoughts throughout the journey back home.
3 comments:
Baby, you are always eager to lend a helping hand. That already sets you apart from most girls. :) Kindness begets kindness, though you may not be the one receiving from it, be sure that it will be passed on to others. One day, it will come back to you... :)
Mr Repmarc, this is call GOOD FAMILY UPBRINGING.
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I know. I have good family upbringing as well. you can ask miu :)
- baby...sorry I "disapproved" becos I clicked the wrong button....
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