October 7, 2008 - We went to a birthday party that weekend for our friends' 3 year old twin girls. The party was held at the gym where they take gymnastics and they got to jump around and do all kinds of things. While we were standing there talking and watching the kids play, a man came in asking if anyone owned a blue SUV. I said that we do and asked why? The guy said he just backed into us. I thought great, the whole front end is smashed in but no, luckily there were just some big scratches in our plastic bumper. I didn't think they could fix that, I though we would have to get it replaced. But I was so grateful for this guy's honesty to come and find us to let us know so his insurance could take care of it for us. You don't find that much these days ya know? He gave me his business card and his insurance did take care of everything for us. We got our car back after being in the shop for 5 days and it looks just like new. I have thanked him repeatedly for being so honest and letting us know what happened, I really did appreciate that otherwise it would have cost us about $800 for repairs for something that wasn't even that major.I think it's fair to assume that most people would have left the situation. I know that's happened quite a few time to me, my family, and my friends. Walking out to your car to see a big ole dent in the side is not a pleasant feeling. This man's honesty is admirable, and more people should learn from him!
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It's always amazing at how much better nice, honest people can make situations that would otherwise be really no fun at all.
I once hit a parked car while driving down a crowded street. The car's owner happened to be in the car (waiting to drop his child off at school, it was awesome!) when the accident occurred. I immediately pulled over and was ready to be blessed out (as we say in the South), but he was so nice and sweet and not angry at all about it. And it really made such a difference!
Yay for honesty!
I opened my car door on another person's car (or rather the wind did - thanks very much wind!) and left a scratch. I left the person a note with my phone number. I figured I'd want someone to do the same for me if they left a scratch on my car.
She was very grateful I did that but said she could barely notice the scratch and not to worry about it. I'm glad I left the note nonetheless.
Thanks for sharing this :) I still think it wonderful that this man made it a point to find us. I think I might have overdone it a little by thanking him LOL but I truly was (and still am) grateful. You just don't see that kind of kindness too much these days. His honesty made me want to pay it forward whenever I can from that day forward. Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July! :)
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