62-year-old mom sells her decade-old car—then a note from new owners thrills her to the core
Letting go of a car after years of care can be bittersweet. It holds precious memories of family trips, daily commutes and the small moments in between that a new owner never gets to witness. When a 62-year-old mom sold her 10-year-old vehicle, she never expected a heartfelt thank-you from the new owner. The daughter, u/HotFreshEyeWater, shared that her family has always been dedicated to maintaining their cars, keeping them in top condition for 250,000 miles or more before moving on. Recently, her mother decided to upgrade to what she called her "retirement vehicle." She sold her old car and moved forward, never expecting to hear anything about it again.
Then, she received a letter. The car’s new owner had taken the time to write a note, expressing appreciation for how well she had cared for it. They shared how much the vehicle meant, saying, "It reminds me of how my father took care of cars (and everything else)." Along with the letter, the new owner enclosed a small gift, asking her to enjoy a coffee or treat as a simple thank-you. The letter ended on a lighthearted note, "P.S. I do not know your name or your address. The nice people at [Honda dealership] offered to address and send the envelope for me."
The unexpected thank-you left the woman and those who read it on Reddit deeply touched, proving that even something as simple as selling a car can lead to a moment of kindness. u/ineffable-interest noted, "The postscript is hilarious and makes the whole note even more wholesome." u/Teriyaki456 added, "Two nice people benefiting from being nice. Why can’t we all be this nice?" u/known2fail quipped, "Just when you think Canadians can’t get any nicer." u/Holmes8990 reflected, "We all have choices and 'coincidental' paths in life. Do what you have to do. Life always has a way of working out."
Small acts of kindness like this make the world a better place. In another wholesome story, a woman struggling to make ends meet still found a way to help others by leaving extra food in a free pantry box at her apartment mailroom. u/GoddessKillion shared how she found herself in a tough financial spot, relying on food boxes from her grandfather’s church. The extra food she received was more than she needed, so she decided to leave the rest in a small free pantry box in her apartment mailroom. She labeled it simply, "Take what you need. Free." She had no expectations—she wasn’t even sure if anyone would take the food. However, weeks later, she discovered a note inside the box that left her in tears.
The note read, "Thank you so very much. You have no idea how badly I needed food." The person explained that their debit card had been stolen, and they had been praying for food when they stumbled upon the pantry box. The message concluded, "God bless you as you have blessed me." Reading those words overwhelmed her with emotion. She had been feeling extra burdened by her own struggles, yet this small effort made her feel like she had truly made a difference.