sheryl Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Most people are kind. I've said it before and here again. My Dad's funeral was Monday and we drove back to Charlotte on Tuesday. I forced myself to run one errand Wednesday and today, Thursday, I went to TJ's. We shop at TJ's on a regular basis and DD and I can be found there about once a week. As a result we've come to know many of the people there and DD is so social that she strikes up a conversation with about anyone - and the employees appreciate her. I was ready to enter a lane and decided to leave one to go into "C's" lane because we chit chat every so often. She is a beautiful black woman from Jamaica and a culinary arts graduate! She's always giving me tips on food prepping, nutrients, etc. So, C is ringing up my order; we made small talk about the weather and she asked if we were doing anything for Labor Day to which I replied, "No, it's been a hectic couple of weeks....my Dad passed away last week". She was taken aback, glanced at me to read that I was serious. I was filling out my check (yes, we still use checks and I write them in!). Because I was busy with my check, I didn't see her do this but would in time learn what she did......Immediately she went to the flower dept. and brought back a bouquet of flowers. She did not spare anything. She brought back an entire bouquet of roses: white, pastel pink, medium pink, red and a red-tipped deep yellow!!!!! I was so humbled, surprised, and blessed to be the recipient of such a beautiful, self-less gesture. Even though it "may" be TJ encourages employees in this regard, she didn't have to. Of course I thanked her and was so touched I told her I was going to cry (I did) and mentioned that I wanted to give her a hug. As I left the store I had a little tear or two. 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I'm glad that God used her to bless you in this time of grief. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 (Hugs) Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 What a beautiful gesture. I am sorry for your loss. I really miss my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Very sweet! Brought a tear to my eye, too. Hugs for the loss of your Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 So very kind of her. She knew what you needed at that moment. I'm so glad she could bless you at such a difficult time. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 How sweet of her! I'm so sorry about your dad. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 We too have experienced some not run of the mill kindness from TJ's employees. I am sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 What a lovely gesture. I would have been tearful, too. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 How beautiful! I'm very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 That was very selfless and sweet of her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 What a kind gesture. That was so sweet of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Aw, I'm crying just reading about it. That is so nice. Sorry about your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'm sorry about your dad. We also go to TJs. I think they employ some wonderful people. My ds is intellectually disabled and the whole staff seems to know him. His class took a trip there and his teacher commented to me that everyone in the store recognized and spoke to ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 That made me cry too. I'm really sorry about your dad. I have to say that I'm not surprised. We go to TJ's once or twice a week. I love the people there. They are real and genuine. Shopping at that store actually makes me enjoy shopping. It's an experience (unlike when I step foot into stores like Ralph's or Von's, for which I cannot get out quickly enough and really try to avoid). It's actually a place I'd consider working, if I needed to go back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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