Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

A Heart-Warming Encounter In Silly Solly’s

Last week, a local mother experienced a heart-warming reminder of the power of kindness at Silly Solly’s. She had gone in for sparklers for a friend's cake, a simple errand that quickly turned into a moment of connection.

While waiting at the counter, she noticed a woman drop a spray bottle. Without a second thought, the mother picked it up for her – just a small, polite gesture.

As she was about to leave, the woman approached her with a gift.

And while it caught her by surprise, the mother politely declined, but the woman insisted, and said, “You deserve to treat yourself.”

This unexpected act of generosity left a lasting impression on the mother. It wasn’t the gift that moved her most, but the kindness and sincerity behind it.

“There are some amazing people out there and you never truly know what someone else is going through,” the mother reflected.

“An act of kindness goes a long way.”

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