Someone's kindness made me cry today.

My son's been attending a kids sewing class at a local fabric store.

The owner saw how much he loves it, and had offered to sell us a machine at a discount for him to use at home, but it was still out of reach for us financially. I told her we'd save up for it for Christmas.

Today she gave us that sewing machine free. She said she wanted him to be able to continue to sew at home.

Enabling his passion is such a priceless gift and I'm incredibly thankful.

@grendel84 🥹so kind.

@JoBlakely

Agreed! He's gonna make some kind of thank you gift for her using the machine :)

@grendel84 @JoBlakely

something simple, like a cushion with some simple applique design on it: a boat or flower or simple animal. Good chance he will manage to finish it and the giftee will actually use/display it.

@grendel84

Absolutely the best kind of thank you.

@JoBlakely

@grendel84 What wonderful kindness and generosity! The owner may have just adjusted the trajectory of your son's life, perhaps even profoundly, with their kind gesture.

@AncTreat5358 Absolutely. He's had a rough go of things and it does my heart good to see him thriving at a task he loves.

He needs the win for sure.

@grendel84 I'm sorry for your son, and hope he has a turn-up in the near future. 🤗
@grendel84 @AncTreat5358 ... and the message it sendsis just as important as the actual machine. He is cherished ;)
@grendel84 that is wonderful, kindness is amazing
@grendel84 Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. It's such a joy to hear. I'm so happy for your son, and all your family.
@grendel84 This is the difference between shopping locally versus Walmart or Target.
@grendel84 Oh this is a wonderful story! I’m so happy, just to know kind people still exist. I have a son who sews. They are special boys.
@grendel84 That's beautiful. I'm so excited for your son and all the fun creativity that act of kindness has unleashed!
@grendel84 That’s what it’s all about!
@grendel84 I love this! Good people exist! I hope he has fun with the machine!
@grendel84 Can you share the store name? I would like to send them a token of appreciation.

@grendel84

This is what I mean when I say society needs to practice solidarity, mutual aid, and direct action.

@grendel84 Absolutely wonderful! I'm so happy for the both of you...there is still kindness and love in this world

@grendel84

Such a nice story: thank you for sharing it, it’s great to know the gift & the machine are making a difference. 🙂

@grendel84 this made my heart soar. Thank you for sharing ❤️
@grendel84 This is about having a heart.
@grendel84 ❤️ Hvilken skøn og næstekærlig oplevelse. Som mor til nu skønne voksne børn ville jeg også have stortudet af bare glæde. Kæmpe kram til din søn. Er sikker på han får kreeret mange skønne ting på den maskine.
@grendel84 such a lovely thing to do
@grendel84 That's so kind! And so nice. I love clothes. I keep meaning to learn to sew because of that. Your son's hobby is so cool.
@grendel84 yes. It can be hard to tell whether kids will stick to their interests. With things like sewing, they are cultivating an incredibly useful skill.

@grendel84

Yeah, great! And sewing is a lovely craft. Very diverse, lots to learn, and it makes something.

@grendel84 As a quilter who lost my sewing machine in a breakup, and was gifted one by a friend, I feel in my whole heart and soul how wonderful this is. I hope your son continues his love of sewing and creating on his lovely new machine!! 💙💚💜
@grendel84 Wow! What a lovely thing to do!