Brian Dawson changed the life of an older petrol attendant he met while on a trip. His small act of kindness has made a massive impact on the older man.
Brian Dawson shared a beautiful story on Facebook about his small act of kindness and encouraged other South Africans to do just one small thing to make a big impact.
He met Petrus while travelling through South Africa and learned how kindness really can change lives. Petrus was struggling to see which meant his job would be at risk. Brian gave him a pair of glasses and it made all the difference in the world!
“Today we drove 700km round trip plus. On the way home, we stopped in the very small settlement of Vaalwater to put in some fuel. We were served by a petrol attendant who said he would have to leave his job coz he couldn’t read anymore. He battled to see the buttons on the swipe machine.”
“I handed my reading glasses to Petrus. He put them on and beamed. He could read again. He proudly read out the amount on the machine. I told him to keep the glasses. He says he’s young again and doesn’t need to retire anymore. Here’s a pic of Petrus….so people keep in mind that little acts of kindness can have a massive impact. Go do something kind tomorrow.”
The post has inspired so many South Africans, many have been sharing their thanks for the act of kindness.
“You’re so spot on! A kind gesture can make a huge positive difference in someone else’s life. Thank you!” – Marcia Fitschen
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