Neighbors Give Elderly Woman Spare Books And DVDs To Entertain Her During Lockdown
It takes a village for sure! Some states are getting more strict on their lock-down measures, meanwhile others are getting ready to open back up. None the less, several groups of people are still particularly vulnerable.
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The elderly is most certainly at the top of the high risk groups. The fear and loneliness they go through each day, is something I can't even begin to fathom. And honestly, this letter broke my heart the first time I read it.
A 72-year-old lady who lives alone, hung up a handwritten note pleading her neighbors to help ease her all consuming loneliness and boredom. She asked for spare books and DVDs that anyone was willing to spare for her. Humanity punched once again with kindness, and they rallied together and came through in this sweet woman's time of need.
Bon Cliff from London spoke on Twitter about how they gathered goods for her, and dropped them off by her door without a seconds thought. But yet, the story doesn't end there. The gentle-hearted woman was so touched, that she rebutted the stranger's kindness with a second note, one expressing her deepest gratitude for their generosity.
It's without a doubt the most wholesome content you'll read today. So grab a tissue or two, because Cliff's post went viral instantly, with over 494k likes, and nearly 70k retweets. Kindness and generosity sure is as sweet as it sounds.
Round the twist. I love that so much.
The original tweet.
And the wholesome thank you note.
Ironically I was thinking the exact same thing!
Tissues, tissues! Anybody have some tissues?!
I'm glad someone else appreciated it too!
I wish we saw more content like this. <3
What a fantastic idea.
Same girl, same.
All the love!
Yes, please!
Seriously though, round of applause to all of you!
Can you hear that? It's the sound of me slow clapping for y'all!
Cockles of my heart. LOL. Perfection.
It truly is the little things.
The head of the World Health Organization Hans Kluge, specifically for Europe, spoke of the urgency to protect and help the elders as much as possible. During an online press conference Kluge pleaded, “Supporting and protecting older people living alone in the community is everyone’s business.” He also asked that everyone to consider that “physical distancing isn’t social isolation,” and that it is in fact our duty to help out those who are the most vulnerable population during this pandemic.
In times of isolation, people still absolutely need access to supplies, medicine, and food that's full of nutrition. Without those things, loneliness can easily become torturous and impact anyone in that situation negatively.
The WHO also warns that “mental health during anxious times is also a key consideration.” Typically, it takes a mere moment in time to lift someones spirits. One random act of kindness. Whether it's "hey I'd love to get your groceries for you today", a 5 minute phone call, or even leaving a dvd and a book on a doorstep. It all matters, so so much.