I have never gone out and attended a Canada Day celebration. Yes, I know I'm bad. I have attended the fireworks in the evening. I would take my family to a good vantage point and watch fireworks. It was fun when the kids were little.
So, today I was doing my regular grocery shopping. Yes, that's me . Grocery shopping on Canada Day.
I met an Asian woman with three little kids doing her shopping.
She had a three year old who was bouncing with great abandon. That kid had energy.
I noticed out of the corner of my eye that the seven year old had a tiny Canadian flag and he was holding it up. I realized that he was saying Happy Canada Day. I wished him Happy Canada Day and I got the politest "Thankyou" I've ever received.
The five year old girl had a pink birthday hat on. I asked her if it was her birthday and she said it was. I wished her happy birthday and also received a very sincere thankyou.
This really made my Canada Day.
It was better than fire works.
Bravo!
ReplyDeleteAwww! Thats very sweet of them and you.
ReplyDeleteIm glad you had a highlight in Canada Day
They wee shy kids and were pleased that they were noticed.
DeleteThat sort of interaction makes one smile for hours.
ReplyDeleteAnd I will remember them for a long time.
DeleteNice polite kids! Happy Canada Day a day late!
ReplyDeleteLate or early , I still always appreciate your greetings.
DeleteI hope you had a very Happy Canada Day!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
Quiet but happy.
DeleteYes it was indeed!
ReplyDeleteYou gave and received the best Canada Day gifts!
ReplyDeleteThese kids had the spirit of things.
DeleteWhat a sweet encounter with that family, Red. Happy Canada Day to all.
ReplyDeleteThis was an Asian family and I'm not sure how long they have been here.
DeleteAw! That is a small sweet moment, beautifully captured, Red. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt was quite accidental. I could have missed them.
DeleteRed,
ReplyDeleteA flag held high with a gentle cheer,
Three little voices, bright and clear—
A birthday hat, a thankful smile,
Made grocery aisles feel worthwhile.
No crowds, no stage, no grand display,
But joy and kindness lit your day—
A quiet moment, sweet and true…
The best of Canada came to you.
John
Great thought here that the greetings came to me. Nice thought in your last line.
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DeleteWe avoid the crowds, but I did photograph the fireworks one more time.
ReplyDeleteCrowds are my issue too.
DeleteThat is a fun story, even better now it is shared!
ReplyDeleteWell , thanks. The kids made it fun.
DeleteHappy Canada Day! We're not much for big gatherings, etc. either. Think the young ones enjoy it all more. Doesn't mean it isn't important - just that some think it's best to celebrate quietly at home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the greeting and visiting Hiawatha House.
DeleteDefinitely better than fireworks
ReplyDeleteOh I like fireworks. I just don't like the crowds.
DeleteIt's so nice to be friendly and polite and it isn't very hard to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Red, for the sweet story.
90% of the time I would have missed this. Today, I just happened to se them.
DeleteMaybe not a traditional Canada Day celebration, but no doubt memorable just the same.
ReplyDeleteThese were Asians and I'm not sure how long they have been here. They knew enough to celebrate.
DeleteThat sounds like the perfect celebration of Canada Day, actually. Low-key but sincere!
ReplyDeleteWow I found your Independence Day so lovely and sweet 🥰
ReplyDeleteI can relate to your feelings of sadness or emptiness after having kids living away for so long !
Therefore the encounter with such a cute kids must be heartwarming 🥹🥰
I loved this ♥️♥️♥️😅
Sorry I pressed the wrong (last) meme in the hurry ooops🙏
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