The O’Briens and Greenlees were enjoying their usual Friday night at Compo Beach last week.
Nearby, a couple struggled to put up an umbrella.
The O’Briens and Greenlees did not notice.
But Midge Deverin — sitting at a different table — did.
She told her husband Bernie. He walked over, dug a hole and secured the post with sand and rocks.”
Bernie Deverin to the rescue!Sure, it’s a small gesture. But Bernieand Midge could have ignored the strangers. Their struggle with the umbrella was not his.
Instead, he took a few minutes to help. It’s little things like this that make all the difference — and that make Westport a community.
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Kind gestures like this make a big difference. We are so divided right now politically that each kind act sends a positive message of hope.
The O’Briens are darned good at kind gestures, too, as I recall (don’t know the Greenlees, but if they are friends of Jacqui and Bill’s I’m sure they are, as well. Sounds like it was a very friendly night on Compo, I miss those summer evenings!
Bernie is always quick to help anyone! But, what was failed to mention is that his wife, Midge (moi) was the one to alert him that the umbrella was flying away!!! 🙂
Yes, my husband, Bernie is always there to help others…but what the story left our was that I was the one to alert him to the ‘flying’ umbrella that came out of it’s mooring! LOL
We love Bernie!!!!
Midge, thank you for alerting him…you’re also an unsung hero. It all happened so fast that we weren’t even aware there was a problem. Quick thinking on your part!!
Midge & Bernie: You are the best! Mary Condon
A little act of kindness goes a long way. Whether one delivers the kind act, receives the kind act, or witnesses it, or only reads about it, everyone feels better because of that simple act.