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Letter: West Van senior thanks community for 'so much kindness in one day'

Strangers go out of their way to help a grateful senior on a recent visit to the mall
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"I was exhausted and went to Starbucks for a cup of coffee," writes a West Vancouver senior in her letter to the editor. She was met with a complimentary latte and a helping hand. "I sat down with my latte and cried. So much kindness in one day."

Dear Editor:

I am a very old woman and probably should not be going to the mall, but (on Jan. 20), I did.

I went to The Home Depot where a woman went out of her way, helping me find paint and supplies, gave me a nice discount on a paint brush, told me I inspired her to paint her garage and said: "Have a very good day !" 

I was exhausted and went to Starbucks for a cup of coffee. The manager (?) searched for a gift card on my phone and found I needed to print it out. He asked me if I would like a latte. I said, "Yes, please."  

There was only a very high chair available. I hoisted myself up on it and the manager brought the latte, compliments of Starbucks.

Next, a man came and asked: Would I like a lower table? He helped me move; I sat down with my latte and cried.  

So much kindness in one day.

Thank you, all!

Ingeborg Bekken
Dundarave

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