Someone was very kind to me today.

[Cocolapew]

My DDad is in hospital, he has been diagnosed with cancer.
He has an old flip phone with the smallest buttons in the world and has been struggling to use it.
I went to Tesco today, because he has a Tesco PAYG sim in it and we only put £30 on it yesterday. I asked the man if he had a very basic smart phone, it is literally just for calls, but I wanted a screen rather than the old button phone.
After chatting for a minute or 2 I realised he hadn't heard me say I was looking for a sim free phone.
I briefly explained why I wanted one and he said hold on and went onto the store.
He brought out a phone that had sat on the shelf for a few years, they aren't sold any more but he never threw it out/gave it back.
Because it 'didnt exsist' on anything anywhere he gave it to me for free and wished my Dad well.
I was really touched by the gesture.

Ah that's lovely to hear. I am sorry your dad is so ill and hope that he recovers quickly.

Thank you, unfortunately we don't think Dad will survive it but it's lovely to have a bit of unexpected kindness.
I'm sure the poor bloke could have did without me bursting into tears though

Awwww that's lovely.
Wishing your Dad all the best.

What a sweet gesture.

We should definitely have a random acts of kindness board.

Wishing your dad well op, great to hear some good news

What a nice gesture. ❤️

• good news re: the phone, apologies for lack of clarity

That was lovely of him. I'm so sorry your dad's not well and wish him all the very best.

Oh that is so lovely to read! That was very kind of him. I wish you and your Dad all the best.

Oh how kind. Hope your dad gets on ok with the phone,if not take a look at the Dorro which is very in complicated.

x

**uncomplicated

That's lovely. So sorry about your Dad xx

That’s just beautiful, little acts of kindness make the world a better place. So sorry about your dad OP and wishing you well 💐

There are nice people out there.

@Toomanypickles

We should definitely have a random acts of kindness board.

Wishing your dad well op, great to hear some good news

Ooooo I love that idea!!!! Read it and cheer you up when you've had a crap day!

How lovely! I had similar in Lush - went in to get some nice things for a dear friend receiving end of life care. Explained to the assistant why I was there and what I was looking for. Assistant explained to the manager. Both of them cried, gave me lots of stuff to give her for a free, and then stuff for myself too. They were so kind and compassionate.

There are kind humans in the world :) big hugs op x

I've just shed a little tear. I'm so sorry @Cocolapew
I'd love an AOK board too

That's really nice, op.

@HandforthParishCouncilClerk

How lovely! I had similar in Lush - went in to get some nice things for a dear friend receiving end of life care. Explained to the assistant why I was there and what I was looking for. Assistant explained to the manager. Both of them cried, gave me lots of stuff to give her for a free, and then stuff for myself too. They were so kind and compassionate.

That's lovely, how kind. Thank you everyone.

I love when I hear stories like this! It’s so easy to get down with all the doom and gloom and forget that their are some amazing people out there.
Always be kind to everyone
Thank you for sharing OP. I hope your dad gets better soon.

That's so nice wishing you and your dad the best xx

Lovely story. I hope your Dad is better soon.

Here it is with the only button he needs on the home screen

Wishing you and your dad well