The front doorbell just rang a few minutes ago. I hesitantly opened the door to see my neighbor from down the street standing at the end of the front walk about 10’ away.
He said “I saw you bring a case of beer in the house the other day, would it be too much to ask if you could pick one up for me the next time you go? I really don’t want to go anywhere I don’t need to visit right now if I can help it.”
Both he and his wife are in their late 70s and I could see the deep concern in his eyes.
I said that I absolutely would, but in the mean time please wait here for a minute...I will be right back.
I then went and grabbed one of the cases that I bought the other day and brought it out.
I told him to just take it and don’t worry about paying me for it. I also told him that if he and his wife need supplies, just let us know and we will try to get them when we are out.
I put the case down on the front step and told him to wait until I closed the door to take it...and be sure to wash your hands when you get it home! I smiled and said “Because you can’t be too safe in these times.”
5 minutes later his wife called my wife thanking her profusely for our kindness. My wife explained that we are here whenever you need something and don’t be shy about asking. We want you as our neighbors for a long time to come.
A little kindness and a terrifying time just became a little less so for them..and us.