Does anyone else ever get sentimental when they see other people... I have a soft spot especially for senior citizens (I'm 35). It started a few years ago.. I have been an emergency (911) dispatcher for over 7years, so maybe that is why. I saw a couple today in Coscto. The man was blind and he had a seeing-eye dog. He was with (his wife I presume) and they were getting the samples at the carts. It brought tears to my eyes when I watched her hand him a taste of something.. I could just see the true love and companionship that I don't often see in young people. I often get misty-eyed in public.
2007-12-12 10:41:31 · 21 answers · asked by pea_nut_26 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
One of my most noticeable indicators of who I really am is my emotions that rise to the surface, unbidden and often unwanted in public.
I am a true mushpot, though it doesn't show in expression or often in speech. I sorta hold back on letting people know my heart lives on my sleeve! [learned the hard way!]
Families with children who appear to be loving and giving bring a tear to my eye...remembering the good ole days with my own kids.
Old men with their wives - often the wife having to assist....remembering my Dad and mom when he was still alive.
Persons with disabilities - carrying on cheerfully...I cry because of their courage and knowing I'm not sure I could do the same.
[worked in the field for eons!]
Polite young people who smile; are helpful yet not condescending and laugh with me instead of at me...make me tear up.
KINDNESS - especially random acts of such...my tears are tears of nostalgia, joy and appreciation and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the really good core of so many people.
That's what keeps me going on.
GREAT question...
2007-12-12 10:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 13⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 08:46:26 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a lovely story. Yes, I'm a very sentimental person, whether it's someone on TV or in real life showing love, compassion or kindness to others, it always gets to me. There is a gentleman and lady in the nursing home I visit that I have gotten to know. They are good friends to one another. He's had a stroke and sleeps a good bit, but she will come to his room and sit with him anyway. She doesn't hear well and she can't see to good because of cataracts, but she still watches over him and let's me know how he's doing. That is love!
BTW-I want to thank you for the job you do, for all those who may have never been able to tell you.---Luvs
2007-12-12 13:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes......all the time. I remember all my Dad did with my mom......wanted to cry last year around Christmas when there was this beautiful elderly couple barely getting along with their coupons and lists getting all excited trying to plan their Christmas dinner for their kids and grandkids. I know it probably took their whole months food money to splurge on that one meal. But they were holding each other steady while one or the other would be trying to get something off the shelf....check it off the list and get the coupon ready. Seems there's so much bad out there that those special moments are really cherished. Great to be reminded there is really still true love out there.
2007-12-12 12:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. More so than ever. I saw an elderly couple much like yours. They were both up in age, grocery shopping. You could tell they were kindred spirits the way they doted on each other. Both could hardly walk but they got around okay. Because of my mom, I am really seeing things in a different light these days when it comes to seniors.
2007-12-12 10:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
I'm Tinman, so I don't have a heart. But If by chance I am watching TV and something takes place and my eyes water its because of allergies. If my lips quiver its because it's cold in the room. Sniffles are brought about because of that darn cat in the house and not because little Timmy has found Lassie either. So as you can see, its impossible for me to be sentimental.
Update. Thanks Southern Comfort.
The lump in my throat is brought about by those dry cookies.
2007-12-12 12:30:34 · answer #6 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I am so sensitive to things like that too. My kids say I cry if the wind blows. It's isn't quite that bad, but so many things can
bring me to tears.....I am sentimental to the nth degree. It is not a bad thing but a beautiful thing to be touched so easily by live, love.
2007-12-12 13:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by Eve 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ahhhh....that is true love & devotion without a doubt. I am very sentimental & I get tears in my eyes when I see Senior Citizens who are way up there in age, strolling through a grocery store or department store, holding hands. It really touches my heart.
2007-12-12 11:04:11 · answer #8 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 11⤊ 0⤋
That is the reason why I became a health aide. To help people. I care very deeply. Sometimes too much so and it hurts when I see them in pain.
2007-12-12 12:53:50 · answer #9 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do. I work in disaster services and often see the kindness of others, helping, hugging and comforting other people many perfect strangers until that moment and for a moment, they bond..
ON my wall is written
"Kindness matters"
2007-12-12 12:30:40 · answer #10 · answered by slk29406 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋