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To ask what's the nicest thing anyone has done for you?

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Pricklypear12 · 22/02/2020 13:36

Inspired by the nice little thread about nice little things...
What is the nicest thing(s) that anyone has ever done for you?
Big or small, I want to hear it all!

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jackstini · 27/02/2020 23:10

After a week away at head office, just been made redundant and facing 11 hour flight home
All just got to me and I sat on the phone to a colleague back home in the same situation - both in tears

The lovely lady in the airport lounge brought over a large glass of wine, a cake and some tissues and squeezed my shoulder

Recently was feeling like a rubbish parent - spending too long working etc. On a day out my dd bought me a ceramic heart with 'best mum ever' I really needed that

Going through a divorce over 20 years ago my aunt paid for me to go with her on a world trip - said she needed the company and someone to drive her, but that few weeks break did me so much good and I had a wonderful experience I will be forever grateful for

Loving this thread 🥰

doubleshotespresso · 27/02/2020 23:16

I had eyeball popping toothache from an abscess and was unable to pay for treatment and a complete stranger who became aware of my pain gifted me the money and refused repayment. I've never forgotten this and always think fondly of what an utterly kind and selfless thing it was to do. Still overwhelmed to this day that anybody had such humanity and generosity . I cried with relief afterwards

youngscrappyandhungry · 27/02/2020 23:26

I was very ill and unable to work for several years as a result. The treatment I needed was a surgery that insurance would not cover, despite multiple appeals from my healthcare team. A family member of a family member (not blood related) heard from someone else that my insurance appeal was denied and called me up to offer a check for $30,000 (USD) to cover my treatment. Not a loan, no strings attached. He just wanted to help. He was very wealthy, but still... I was gobsmacked that someone I only spoke with a couple times a year when I'd visit at the holidays could be so generous and truly expect nothing in return.

Mammyloveswine · 27/02/2020 23:27

I was in hospital without weeks old DS..my first Mother's Day... and I was brought a full English breakfast as a treat! The HCA was lovely!

Then they made DH a Sunday dinner as well as me so that we could have a "family" meal when he and the baby came to visit.

Bella2020 · 27/02/2020 23:31

I have a couple.
Our wedding was overseas, in a place very dear to me & my husband, and we had with us just a couple of family members and a couple of friends who lived there. We didnt have a photographer, reception or anything like that. Through choice we kept things small and private. We went to visit our friends at their home a couple of days later and they had made us a beautiful cake! It was so thoughtful and kind of them.

I've suffered with arthritic feet since childhood, and other forms of arthritis in the year since. I've always had trouble accepting my limitations. One Saturday, years ago, I had gone into the town centre, just for a browse to get out of the house. I ended up buying more than intended, of course, and as time wore on, my pain got more & more intense and I grew more tired & distressed. I was just a couple of mins walk (for an able bodied person) from my car but could barely move for the agony. A passer-by must've seen the state I was in and she offered to take my bags and help me back to the car. That meant so much as i dont think i could have made it otherwise.
Most people would just pass by a person with a walking aid, hunched over, quietly crying and slowly hobbling. I'm so glad this woman didn't.

AnnieAnt · 27/02/2020 23:37

A small thing, but I still remember one morning, after dropping DC1&2 at school. I was starving and had 3 month old DC3 with me. He was a really bad sleeper but had dropped off so I ordered beans on toast & a cup of tea. Just as it arrived, he woke up demanding a feed. No way round it, he would have screamed the place down.

A lovely, lovely lady came over, cut up my beans on toast for me,and positioned everything on the table so I could eat/drink with one hand while he fed.

I often wonder if she had any idea of quite what a difference she made to me that day - I was on the point of tears.

UnicornPug · 27/02/2020 23:54

When I went into premature labour at 32 weeks I rang my brother, 100 miles away, to come and pick up my daughter from Nursery while we went to hospital. He came, with his girlfriend, and they didn’t go home again until I eventually delivered at 38 weeks. I was in hospital a lot of the time and they took over with DD so my husband could keep working.

Another one- I had a car accident where a young lad went into the back of me at an island. He was absolutely livid and was circling my car shouting at me and swearing. Another driver stopped, got out, and stood between my car window and him so he couldn’t get to me. She didn’t speak a word, just stood there as a barrier. I was completely in shock and very upset and scared and she just stood while I talked to the police etc and then blocked the traffic so I could pull from left lane to turn right. I didn’t even manage to thank her. She was a complete angel and I wish I knew who she was. (As an aside, the police called the lads mum and she went absolutely fish wife at her son in front of me, made him apologise and promised that she’d deal with all the insurance so I never had to speak to him again. I was very relieved!)

bottleofbeer · 27/02/2020 23:56

Married a man who made me the person I always should have been and who my siblings aren't because of a shit childhood. He made me normal and a good mum and has supported me through my degree and will continue to do so through my masters. Who tells my dad where to go when he sneers at me that I think I'm better than everyone else because I'm hopefully achieving.

And yet I truly don't even deserve him

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Pricklypear12 · 28/02/2020 00:06

@AugustaLoveday I pray that you meet lots of good people who give you a whole lot more than just a cup of tea! Chin up Flowers

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Pricklypear12 · 28/02/2020 00:08

Thanks for sharing everyone, what a brilliant thread this has turned out to be. It has honestly changed my perception of people and actions.

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kalinkafoxtrot45 · 28/02/2020 00:23

I was travelling back home after a trip away and had just received some bad news. Sat in Heathrow airport crying and barely holding myself together. A kind lady came over, gave me a shoulder squeeze and some tissues. Gate staff let me go through with the early boarders so I didn’t have to queue for my flight. They made an awful day a little better.

OhioOhioOhio · 28/02/2020 00:28

Rescued me.

Heihei · 28/02/2020 09:04

When I was 17 I went out clubbing in (what I thought at the time) was an amazing dress that laced up at the back. Unfortunately I got quite pissed and fell down the stairs to the dance floor. During the fall the laces on my dress snapped and I landed sprawled out with my tits flashing hundreds of people. I was utterly mortified and people were laughing at me. A bouncer rushed over, threw his jacket over me, asked if I was hurt, picked me up and took me into the office area, where he and his colleagues stapled my dress back together and brought me a cup of tea. Then they rounded up my friends and orderd us a taxi home.

DP is the kindest person I’ve ever met. He’s done so many wonderfully kind things for me, from big gestures to picking up my favourite chocolate bar to cheer me up. It’s corny but he’s an absolute blessing in mine and ds’s lives.

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Pricklypear12 · 28/02/2020 23:28

Bump, want this thread to keep going, love reading these

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GetTheSprinkles · 28/02/2020 23:39

My mum flying over to help out with my newborn after my c section. She put up with my shouting and crying (I was in pain and very sleep deprived), brought me endless snacks, tea and juice and looked after my son like a prince- cuddling and rocking him so I could nap and shower. I'm hoping to treat my son as amazingly as she treats meSmile

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Pricklypear12 · 28/02/2020 23:46

When I first started driving by myself after passing my test, I once accidentally left my lights on so my car battery ran out. I had to call the AA and the man that came out to me was so lovely. He came really quickly and didn't make me feel like an idiot despite it being a silly mistake. He also messaged later in the evening to check I'd gotten home safely.

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Pricklypear12 · 28/02/2020 23:50

This is a bit of a random one but when I was in labour with DD2, I was leaning over the bed face first sat on a chair (fast and furious labour). My hair must've been all over the place. The midwife very gently removed my hair bobble and tied my hair up again properly. I just thought it was a small but kind gesture.

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sockittome123 · 29/02/2020 07:49

Please keep this thread going, I love it!

jo10000 · 29/02/2020 08:36

Am in tears reading these, and determined to keep my eyes open when out and about in case I see someone in need!

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Pricklypear12 · 29/02/2020 20:08

Bump bump bump!

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CherryPavlova · 29/02/2020 20:17

My husband’s boss who allowed us use of his holiday cottage cost free including a hamper of goodies when we arrived when the children were tiny and we couldn’t afford holidays. When he became ill he gave us the house.

Cinderellasma · 29/02/2020 22:34

@Heihei that is the ultimate bouncer right there!

Dowser · 29/02/2020 22:53

Was going through the marriage breakdown from hell and met a woman from down south through the charity we both worked for.
Things got really bad and I was dreading Easter.
She rang and invited me to her house and I went.
Was an 8 hour train journey but it was lovely to get away from my ex’s shenanigans
That was 15 years ago
We’ve been through thick and thin together.
At least three weddings and one funeral.
Just wish we lived closer.
I used to visit 4 times a year but only managed once last year..as health wasn’t brilliant

DropYourSword · 29/02/2020 23:01

A total stranger let me have his first class upgrade on the final leg of a long haul flight. I was 26 weeks pregnant, flying home from the other side of the world after an emergency visit because my mum received a completely unexpected cancer diagnosis and I was scared I’d never see her again.
I am so very grateful to that guy. A genuinely lovely person.

NauseousNancy · 29/02/2020 23:07

My little one was really unwell with a chest infection and had been hospitalised. Lots of sleepless nights and worry, and we have another child so I was alone at the hospital a lot.

When we got home, a friend left a bag on the doorstep with treats for us all. Was so, so kind. It had magazines to keep my little one entertained, sweets, biscuits and some nice tea etc. Was such a lovely gesture - they didn’t even message to say it was there until they had left so no pressure to entertain.