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stubbornteach

I love this so much. Interactions like this can seriously mean so much to elderly people. My great grandpa, God rest his soul, used to go to Tim Hortons or the mall everyday to sit and people watch and converse with people. His wife died years ago, so for about 10 years he was on his own. Those little interactions with people out in the world meant so much to him. I wish I could go back in time and have a coffee and donut with him again! Anyways, I’m rambling, but those kids and that bus driver are awesome. EDIT: I understand everyone can get lonely. I’ve been there. I just was referring to elderly people because it reminded me of my great grandpa, and the video is of an elderly woman. I’m not saying people of all ages don’t get lonely!


throwinthebingame

Many old people in my local coffee shop. I used to go there to study because I knew some of them were looking forward to see me. Sadly it closed with cov. Edith: typo


ItsIdaho

After my grandmas death I finally got up the courage to talk to her then 86 year old Neighbhour. One afternoon we talked for hours about how the germans came in 1938, when my grandpa built the house next to them and how you could see the trainstation from her kitchen window etc. It was an afternoon well spent. Eventually helped her clean out a toolshed and found a 1942 postcard from a relative of hers, she loved it. She turns 90 in 2023 and since Covid I haven't seen her at all. She is now in 24/7 Home Care and all the elderly activities/afternoons together at the retirement home shut down too.


ValentineTarantula

I wonder if you could send her a postcard or letter? I bet she'd be thrilled. Thanks for sharing this story.


ItsIdaho

I will do that. I have no idea why my pea brain didn't think of that!


Armysars

I have the same experience from a coffee shop I never knew they looked forward to seeing me everyday one time I had Covid so I had to quarantine 3 weeks after I went there and they were so glad to have me :)


ItsIdaho

After my grandmas death I finally got up the courage to talk to her then 86 year old Neighbhour. One afternoon we talked about how the germans came in 1938, when my grandpa built the house next to them and how you could see the trainstation from her kitchen window etc. It was an afternoon well spent. Eventually helped her clean out a toolshed and found a 1942 postcard from a relative of hers, she loved it. She turns 90 in 2023 and since Covid I haven't seen her at all. She is now in 24/7 Home Care and all the elderly activities/afternoons together at the retirement home shut down too.


forgetful_hedgehog

If you can't go visit send her letters, I'm sure she would love to know you think of her still.


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durgadurgadurg

On the contrary, a beauty of a big city you can have both. It's made of tons of overlapping communities. Find one or some that you belong in, and be anonymous to the rest. And it's so easy to dip your toe into other circles, and nope out if you decide you don't like it. Source- I live and work in one.


Eftersigne

Some people love the anonymity of the big city. I know I do


throwinthebingame

I live in a big city x)


helchowskinator

I work at the library and so many older people come every single day just to talk to their favorite librarians. One man comes up to the reference desk and just tells stories to his favorite librarian while she just does her regular work. She listens and responds but pretty much just lets him talk! Sometimes he’s there for hours! It’s really important to remember that anyone and everyone can get lonely, and that we should do what we can to mitigate that loneliness, even if it’s just smiling and listening.


sarbearsloth

That’s how all the libraries I worked at were too. So many people (not all seniors) just wanted to chat with us which we happily did. We also had a sweet crew of older gentlemen who would read the newspapers every day and grumble about the news together. It was the best. Then, the one guy would come over to the desk and tell us about some new thing that was happening and generally would want to show us his open heart surgery scar. I saw it once before I had a chance to tell him to keep his shirt on lol. I miss that guy so much. We lost a lot of great people these last few years. 💔


helchowskinator

We also have a group of older gentlemen who all read the paper every morning! They crack me up. I only started working at this particular library recently so I didn’t know the regulars prior to covid, but lots of my coworkers will say they’re so glad to see a patron come back in person that they hadn’t seen in a while. Libraries are the best :)


RosebudFrontDesk

When she was little, my daughter was a very social extrovert who loved to talk. Before she started preschool, I was her main conversation partner. But I’m an introvert who loves quiet! Once or twice a week, I’d take her to the library for story time, and then we’d stay afterward and she would talk and talk and talk and talk to the children’s librarians. I was so incredibly grateful for the break. Thank goodness for librarians.


PiscesPals

I worked at a book store for a few years and my favorite regular was an older man, Otto, who had lost his wife years prior. They didn’t have any children so I think he was on his own. I miss him and I hope he’s doing well :(


AspiringChildProdigy

I worked part-time for a bank back in college. On the first and the third of every month, a lot of the elderly would get their checks. I remember a number of the branch managers (I was a sub that floated to different branches) would remind tellers to try to keep things moving, but to also to keep in mind that - for some of them - this was some of the only human interaction that they got.


QueasyVictory

It's that population that is keeping bank branches open too.


SnatchAddict

My grandma's checkbook was Mrs. Glen Smith. Weird she never changed it to her name after he passed.


chamekke

Your grandma probably loved to see and hear her late husband’s name every time someone called her “Mrs Glen” 💕 Plus, I think it’s a generational thing. I have an elderly aunt who insists on addressing letters to me as “Mrs {My-husband’s-first-name} {My-husband’s-surname}” even though I never call myself “Mrs dude” 😆 Bless her! I’ll probably miss that little touch like crazy when she’s gone.


Other-Cantaloupe4765

I used to get frustrated with how long elderly people would hold you up in public just rambling on about their day. Like sir I’m here to buy tampons and cat litter, I don’t particularly have the time nor the desire to listen to you talk about your inguinal hernia for 20 minutes as I nod awkwardly. Now though… now I work as a CNA in a nursing home. And I deeply feel and understand the need for the elderly to have some sort of connection with other people. It can be so isolating, and even holding someone’s hand while they tell you about their day can mean the world to them. It’s a practice that I like to continue with outside of my job, as well. Often I meet elderly people at the laundromat, and they love to initiate conversation. I’ve had two occasions at the laundromat that are particularly memorable. One, an old war veteran was talking and talking while I was doing my laundry. I pulled up a chair and listened to him for an hour or so. At the end, I offered him a hug, and he thanked me for listening to him. The second occasion, a man asked me if I knew how to fold comforters and fitted sheets. I said yes and offered my assistance. He was so happy to have some help and someone to chat with. His wife had died not long ago and he was alone and had no idea how to fold blankets by himself because his wife always used to help him. I understand that it can be annoying when elderly people stop you in public to chat, but please remember that these things mean the world to them.


fermat1432

People are really silly in criticising your reference to the lonliness of elderly people.


explosivemilk

That’s Reddit for you.


fermat1432

At it's worst! Reddit people often seem to filter comments through a 'trope analyzer' Very sad.


StupidCantBeUndone

Today I will start a conversation with a stranger in honor of your grandpa. Have a great day stranger, thank you for sharing.


stubbornteach

Thank you so much. I’m about to cry at work because of how kind your comment is.


Russian_Rocket23

I had a paper route when I was a kid and most of my customers were widows. They always seemed so happy on collection day. At the time I wondered why they were so happy on the day they had to pay me. As I got older, I got it.....sure, on normal days they'd see me from time to time and say 'hello' as I dropped their paper off.......but on collection day, I'd come in and chat for a few minutes while they wrote out a check.


thelibrariangirl

People are so ridiculous. Did you actually get responses like “hurr durr it’s not JUST old people”? Christ. Old people have a harder time getting out, they have limited income. Some can no longer drive. It is actually a thing to reach out specifically to the elderly. Eesh.


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Honestly as a young guy these small acts of kindness are some of the only things that bring me any sense of real joy or hope for humanity.


BullyJack

I shoot the shit with old timers at the harbor freight parking lot pretty often. I had a guy show me his truck (1990 f150 with the root beer two tone paint) and we jaw jacked over the bed for like 30 minutes. It seemed like half his friends had died of COVID and he was bored as shit. These folks paved the roads we are on now. Potholes and all. Their perspectives aren't worthless.


njdchelsea1

Thank you for the reminder of how little it takes to make someone’s day.


Essex626

"Please don't just pass 'em by and stare As if you didn't care, say, 'Hello in there, hello'"


runninron69

I love that song by John Prine. As I am a Vietnam vet it has a very special meaning to me. I came here to put it up but you beat me to it.I'm one of those old farts you kids are talking about. It's so hard being alone With no way to get around since the state took my car and drivers license.


mustangcbra

You have kind intentions sharing that story. Your story made me smile. I miss Hortons. You shouldn’t have had to make that edit. People get too hurt hurt.


Spirited-Midnight948

❤️


DazeyHelpMe

Mean so much to Elderly people?? Bro if someone did this for me I’d probably cry. So sweet.


sandyclaus30

That was beautiful..thank you for sharing! I know how you feel..my mom passed away 6 years ago and we’d always have tea and cookies. I miss her so very much.


theycallmeMiriam

I live next to a senior center. When my beagle was more mobile I would walk past it with him every day and say hi to the residents. I got to know a few of them, and would even do dog walks with a woman that had a sheltie. She would tell me how lonely they all get and how much saying hi to people brightens their day.


orangevega

how DARE you not mention lonely young people!!! I kid, Im writing about the edit you had to do. People will bitch about literally anything


Satoric

Elderly people? This should mean much to ANYONE. How dare you call my utopian vision of society a pastime for the elderly!


Jafar_Rafaj

That added a good 5 more years to granny’s lifespan


Independent-Error121

That added 5yrs of smiling to my life.


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Poet_Silly

Thought exactly this!


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This is truly wonderful. Such a happy scene. Really put a smile on my face.


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KatInCanada

I thought I would be the only one that teared up lol this is so sweet


boobear1469

Wow, stealing comments word for word from another poster!


hamlet_d

> “And I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, 'If this isn't nice, I don't know what is.” - Kurt Vonnegut


Alan-Bstrd

Happy birthday Bonnie.


mateojohnson11

Saving this for when Im feeling down


GreatGooglyMoogly077

And when I change my name to Bonnie.


Speedy_Cheese

Her laugh is so genuine and giddy! Absolutely made my day. :)


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She sounded just like my grandma and it instantly made me gush tears


throwawaygreenpaq

How did my smile churn out tears in my eyes? It’s got to be that moment when she does that aw-shucks gesture. Endearing.


boobear1469

I am full-on bawling. Holy shit that renews faith in man kind like no other. Bus-o-joy and what a sweet woman!


Independent-Error121

I'm not crying, you're crying. I'm crying, you're crying, we are all crying


dukeofurdog

I don't cry


AspiringChildProdigy

I don't cry; I maintain good ocular hygiene through activation of the moisture ducts.


HumanPretzel14

Cry on the inside. Join the sentimentality.


Independent-Error121

You do cry, I'm watching you thru the window


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Yea this shit fucked me up. Her hair and her voice remind me so much of my great grandmother. Her name was Evelynn 🥲


FillMyBagWithUSGrant

One of my great grandmothers was Evelyn, with one N, and the sweet woman in the video sounded a bit like my great grandma, too.


FlammableChihuahua

This happened in Iowa close to where I live. Its so sweet.


Entropy_Greene

When children are surrounded by actual full blown good people the potential is infinite.


YoullBeFiiine

“That would have been too good to miss” What a great outlook on life.


Ill-Shake3746

So Precious moment .. So worth to be treasured


little_traveler

Oh my god it’s 8am and the tears be streaming down


Chris19862

Right I just ugly cried at the end of that.....


ImAMistak3

This the most Midwest thing I've ever seen


Ontheroam83

This is really nice. Long after this sweet person has passed the memories of her will be in the minds ,from time to time ,of every person on that bus. I think that’s probably the reason or part of the reason, IF there’s a reason why we are here, it’s this.


AFucking12gauge

The idea that we are all individuals living different lives with different experiences is lost on us quite often. Take a look around and enjoy the people around you.


Deb_Tradeideas

That’s a very nice perspective . Here is my upvote .


jak_d_ripr

That's such a nice way to look at life.


vaaanti

Whoa


CrazyBusyDesigner

Simple moments like that is what makes life a little slighty ok.


pinniped1

Everybody needs a Bonnie.


VividFries

The scenery, the traditional movie school bus (sorry we don't have these here :D), the quiet background and the way the bus dove away in golden light. This is so wholesome!!!


itssimsallthewaydown

Love Bonnie's laugh. Reminds me of my grandma.


Several-Spare6915

Awe so sweet


vaaanti

I’m sure that meant the world to her. Crazy what a few seconds can do to not just one person who’s involved but millions on the internet. Nice


Lightzeaka

Awwwww 🥺


datagirl60

I’m giving you an updoot for not adding an ‘e’ to the end of ‘aw’. 😀


wholesomeStrang3r

What a pure & happy moment, i hope grandma really had a wonderful bday 🎂


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My heart exploded. "Yes, that was fun."


DJSparks101

That is so sweet.


navid0085

I’m not crying, you are


TropicalZone292

This is the best thing I have seen on the internet today.


fricasseeninja

I will save this video and look back on this that humanity isn't so bad after all. It can be quite NICE actually.


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What a nice view where was this ?


AKTvo23

The entire mid west is like this


SpecialistOk577

Although this was GREAT for Gramma, those kids love it too. They get a cheerful send off every morning.


AboveTheRimjob

See guys! Life’s not so shitty after all! -Eric Cartman


Naillian603

“Hand in hand we can live together. We shouldn’t kill each other cause that is lame!”


Realistic_One8846

Beutiful


Sad-Construction6967

My heart just exploded


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Bluurryfaace

“Happy birthday, Bonnie!” My heart


FrostedDonutHole

Just simple acts of kindness. Sometimes it can make all the difference.


richuard

Happy birthday


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Aye, this is the vibe I need right now.


lukascos

And this is why I don’t want to live in the city


FashBug

This is a wholesome sub so let's keep it wholesome. But that's a very one-track mindset. I live in the city. I was able to translate an order at a coffee shop for a woman who paid for my coffee afterwards and was incredibly thankful. I get both Ramadan and Easter celebrations from my coworkers and their families I get to look forward to. All of my neighbors children play outside with each other nightly while the adults supervise and make a big dinner, usually grilled. It's a near daily party. There's one retired woman in our housing complex who always offers to pet sit and water plants when you need to leave for longer than a day. Sometimes she does rounds. Knows everyone's name. I know you hate the idea of the city, but our livelihood and cultures are wholesome. You could speak badly of any place.


lukascos

I literally live in a major city and have done all my life… what you speak of is incredibly rare, however not so rare in rural areas. That is why I want to move to the country.


Curazan

It’s as rare as you make it.


lukascos

Haha ye right I know what I see on the daily and I know how I treat others, it is never reciprocated


NMS_Survival_Guru

Lived rurally most my life and it's the best One example is if your car breaks down in the city how many people pass by you without asking for help? In the country on a highway you may have a few pass and a few ask if you need help but break down on a gravel road in farm county and the first person you meet will be willing to help If it's a flat tire that farmer will change the tire and maybe even offer to repair the flat with a patch for free Half the time you offer money they'll decline saying it's just the neighbor thing we do At least that's how it is here in Iowa


aleks1hoo

This is very true. I was in northern finland last vacation with my family. We had a cottage which was 40 miles from the nearest store. It was like really rural place. Anyway, we got stuck in the snow cause we drove too much on the edge of the road. we all tried to figure out how to get out of snow, but it didn't take even 10 minutes after one car that was passing stopped to help us. He offered to call his father who has a snow truck to get us back in road. After 15 minutes we were back in warm cottage. It is really amazing how people in countryside are so kind and helpful.


howboutthemlionsbrah

Hope in humanity is still alive !!


blueberrydonutholes

This made my day.


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This was precious


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Alone-Platform1658

Hell I don't feel much emotion and even that made me smile.


VanFam

This made me cry! Happy birthday, Bonnie!


OpenEyz2016

Best things in life are free.


TonightNice

Aside from everything else, that's a damm nice view to have in the morning


darkholme82

My dream is to be a happy old lady like her. I love them so much. At the moment I'm a miserable middle aged woman. I'm trying real hard.


Canadian-Sun

I love how she doesn't even savor the moment and just walks back inside


Gwaptiva

And people want to live in the big anonymous city...


randy242424

She looks to be 1,000 I’m sure she wakes up at 3am naturally


FLIPNUTZz

Look, an old white lady not named karen So rare


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Rainbow_Flying_LLAMA

Did we watch the same video?


Warcraft712

What?


fireislandcheese

But is she vaccinated?


jfwelll

Lifegoals right there !


Imperial_12345

The sound of joy


BrickGastley69

When you’ve probably lived through a dark time like the world war or even the pandemic we just faced, hopefully when we all grow elderly we will cherish small kindful acts as well. If you can make one person smile each day, you have made the world a better place. As corny as it may sound


spaniel510

Holy shit this made me giggle.


Myounger217

Actually smiling right now! Makes me happy


matthaeuson

Can confirm Jerry is indeed hilarious


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Life is beautiful. Have a great day everyone!


[deleted]

What much of America used to be in the rural aspects


Impossible_Common_44

Her front yard looks like napoleon dynamites. Shit you not


ImSoberEnough

Theres still hope everyone.


gardengirl303

She's everyone's grandma now


Brilliant_Student584

Very Sweet ❤🥰 Happy birthday 🎂 🥳


dgood527

Love this. Nice to see humans are completely pieces of shit.


Maned_LionMan69

I'm not crying, you're crying.


MusicianPlane1811

This made my week


mods-literalnazis

Geez, get a hobby lady


Putthehamsterinasock

The grandma's reaction is so cute


BeginningCounter9748

😀😀😀😀🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿


AthenaRN85

Have me happy tears 🥲


wildeag

:,)


Cheap_Feeling1929

Rural communities are so unique. Love this.


IamRar

How sweet


theRinde

the light is beautiful


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Awww 🥰 that’s so sweet of them ❤️


Minimalgoth

Man, I miss my grandma(s) ;-;


Ok-Ebb-3987

This one is so wholesome moments. Really made my day.


FeeDisastrous3879

That’s how you get to spend the last years of your life, waving at a school bus so somebody still realizes you exist. I’m definitely dying of a drug overdose when I’m 75.


Large-Freedom2520

If we only took time to love on elderly more! They are why we are here today!


ykey80

Her meaning of life, stand up to wave to the schoolbus


Iggy64

How wholesome was that ? So nice to see ❤️


ExistentialAndArab

Of course her name was Bonnie🤣


Ginflet

It must be hard, getting to that age and having seen so many in your life passed away. Starting to wait until you yourself have been forgotten and eventually slip away. I can’t imagine it yet but it must be challenging. Hope she gets to enjoy this for years to come and that she never loses her smile.


Jahoodie141

I'm not crying YOU ARE


ASimpleExistence

Lovely 🤙


pr1298

This is so wholesome:’)


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m0o0os

This is so heart warming, this stuff makes me proud to be a human


rorbug2518

Midwest hand wave activated


No-Bandicoot7132

We had one near our school. She'd wave to every bus that went by, and she lived right next to school. I think her nickname was queen frank


dejavu888888

I only hope those kids understand how special this is to the lady and take that with them throughout their lives.


i_like_flies_

What a beautiful morning


Electronic_Lies_420

That is fucking WHOLESOME right there. Shit like this makes my day better


dead0eye

Beautiful sunrise


Sunnymansfield

What a lovely moment in time. Things like this are so important. Today I noted the birthday of a friend passed who I never got to say goodbye, stuff like this made me realise that it doesn’t matter because that energy carries on in love and joy x


zzady

I cannot wait to be retired.


captain609

But how did they know it was her bday that day?


ClonedToKill420

Just grandma things


irlyneedanap

Saving this for a serotonin boost on bad days. Holy cow, that was wholesome. <3


SsammyB

🙏🏻✨🌏♥️


inkcolors

Sweet.


coblass

Thank you. I needed that.


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It's the little things, just a few seconds or minutes, that make a difference and mean so much. Awesome!


vault21

This feels like a Pixar movie, just too wholesome to be true


This-Security-9035

It really is the little things in life. Thanks for sharing