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Not all heros wear capes, this one in particular wears a safety vest and one hell of a smile.
A bus was broken down on Lauzon Rd and Lilac, right in the middle of turning left. You could see the look of despair on the bus driver's face as traffic began to pile up around her. It was around 3:15 and the bustle of parents picking up their "angels" at Forest Glade Public have begun. The sun reflected off her vest and blinded my eyes which drew my attention to her--the hero. Without any training, she began to direct traffic additional to making sure our babies crossed the road safely. She saved the sanity for nearly a hundred people tonight by being selfless and staying later then usual to assist. You, my vested beautiful new best friend-- have been spotted.
To the woman who helped me...
Today I was in the Value Village checkout on Walker road and my 1 and 2 year old sons started having a meltdown, mainly my 1 year old who was very tired. The line was a little long and they tend to get antsy when we're not moving. I was definitely blushing, embarrassed and could feel the heat of people staring. I was about to get out of line and take them out but it was almost our turn so was hesitant to leave.
I was trying to calm them by showing them their toys and talk to them when you, the kind blonde woman behind me in line approached me and told me not to worry about it. You must have noticed the troubled, stressed out look on my face while trying, but failing to soothe them. Then you got down to my youngest sons level, (the one who was still crying) and talked to him in a sweet voice in attempts to stop his crying. We talked about how you have a toddler too and knew how I felt. I instantly felt better and less embarrassed.
I proceeded to pick up my youngest and push my oldest son in the stroller which calmed him down. It was then my turn to cash out and in my frazzled state of mind, I almost forgot to give the cashier the shirt I had hanging on the front of the stroller. You handed it to me, and then offered to help me out to my car. You pushed the stroller with my oldest son in it while I carried out my one year old and also carried a bag.
If I wasn't so stressed out and caught off guard (in a good way, because there aren't that many people that would do that) I would have cried. I am tearing up as I write this. Also, I am completely lacking in social skills since I've been at home with two toddlers for the past few years so excuse my awkward attempt at paying you back for your kindness by giving you coffee money. 🙈
I have a little more faith today in humanity because of you. The world could definitely use more kindness. Thank you so much. ❤️
To the woman who came through the downtown McDonald's drive thru Monday night (sept 25) around 9 pm. I know I already said thank you, but I truly appreciate your kindness and genuine caring. I was very sick and not feeling well, and you really turned my night around. It just takes something small to brighten up somebody's mood. Thank you again, you've been spotted.
Hi all! My daughter, Melissa Montaleone, needs her fellow Windsorite's help! She is going to Toronto to represent Windsor in the Miss Universe Canada pageant on Oct 5. She currently attends the University of Windsor in the BSc in Nursing program and is beautiful inside as well as out. She needs your help in voting for her for the "Peoples Choice" award and a guaranteed spot in the top 20 (out of 60 girls in the pageant). Please just click the link below, click on her name (Melissa Montaleone), and submit vote. Its easy! You can vote daily, every 6 hrs apart, up until Oct 5. Thank you so much... And Go Melissa for Miss Universe Canada!!
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I would like to thank the gentleman that helped my daughter get her hat that flew off her head as she was coming home travelling done Lauzon Parkway. My daughter told me he stopped his white truck on Lauzon Parkway and he got Erica's hat from underneath her chair. She asked him his name and he said it was Liam (not sure of spelling). Just want you to know that you have been spotted and thank you very much.
We stopped for a quick bite at the Subway on Tecumseh Road at Banwell, left with our dinner and drove away. In the car my daughter realized that she didn't have her very expensive ring on her finger. We had to keep going but said we would go back home and look for it later. We made it back home and after tearing the house apart, we could not find it. After many tears we stopped in at the Subway with hopes that maybe that is where it was lost and someone had turned it in. When we inquired a very nice young gentleman looked through the lost and found box (I am sorry we didn't get his name). We left with more tears and no ring. Then he came running out of the Subway saying that one of the employees had found it. You do not know what you have done for us. That was a very special ring and it was irreplaceable. I am glad there are still people in this world that do the right thing because it would have been a very devasting day for us if not. Thanks Subway for employing honest and trustworthy people. We can't thank you enough.
To the amazing woman woman on 1c west with her son and kitty this morning. Your gesture of change to buy coffee will not be forgotten. You apologized for overhearing my phone conversation about my dad dad being in the hospital. This has been an incredibly difficult time for our family and the journey will be a long one. But this morning you made it a little brighter. What a beautiful thing to teach your son as well.
On September 19 I went into Windsor Regional Ouellette campus for hip replacement surgery. It was a great experience every step of the way, from check in to discharge. Every single nurse, doctor, physio person, and house keeping were very friendly and helpful. Special spotted to ALL the nurses on the 6th floor!! I have a horrible memory with names but all of you were awesome, very kind and attentive! I do remember Karli who was my nurse on Thursday and for discharge. You are amazing and kind hearted and honest! (If I win I'll be back to see you lol)
Jean