neighbor he's never met comes to his door with small plate, asks for food

[Demovictory9]

They said: 'Around 7 pm today, I heard some knocking on my door. I opened it and it was my next door pregnant neighbor (she was, I think, in her 7th or 8th month). She was holding a small plate in her hand.

'In a very shy voice, she asked me if I can give her some of what ever I was cooking because she liked the smell. I think pregnant women sometimes have strong cravings and they can not resist it.'

While some may have turned her away, he dutifully loaded up her plate with food.

He continued: 'I Watched her walking home like a cute little penguin who’s happy with her successful little hunting. I felt really happy too for some reason.'

The post has since gone viral, with dozens of Reddit users praising him for the kind gesture.

One said: 'It can be completely overwhelming when you get those pregnancy cravings. Nothing in that moment is as important as what is needed. It was very sweet of you to share.'

'I was in a bitter, sour, drunk mood till I saw this post. Now I'm happy, thank you friend,' another posted.



Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5687541/Kind-stranger-Reddit-feeds-pregnant-neighbour-satisfy-cravings.html#ixzz5ETbaOfZ2

[Timewas]

1. Small acts of Kindness

Help renew my opinion of mankind... It doesn't take much to make someone's day...and helps mine be better

[Caliman73]

2. Thanks for sharing.

I think that we can all get caught up in the negativity that is our political situation. These stories of people doing good things for each other remind us that people have as much capacity for good as they do for evil. It is about how we treat each other, especially in times of need.

[SonofDonald]

3. I used the Heimlich manouver on a young lady Saturday night

On a cruise ship on the way back from Hawaii during dinner.

Her husband was trying but not having any luck, I grabbed a server and told him to get help RIGHT NOW, MEDICAL HELP.

Probably 250 people in the room, I was the only one who stood up and took it on, she was turning blue when I started.

Took three attempts to succeed, she came back and hugged the hell out of me, her parents grabbed me also.

It took at least 12 minutes for medical help to arrive, I stayed with her until they came and took her away to the ships medical bay to check her and make sure she was ok.

I had to leave my Mother and the two other couples we had become friends with at our table each night to go up on deck and just breathe and decompress.

It's nothing you are prepared for except for the training to do so and the balls to stand up and do it in my case.

I don't know her name, I never asked, she was ok even though I thought I hurt her I pulled so hard.

I saw her parents again the last night we were on the ship and they again thanked me profusely for what I did.

I'm so thankful it worked, you have no idea how much.

Not a hero, my ego is not able to accept that, a Good Samaritan yes.

So thankful it worked

[irisblue]

4. 👏👏👏👏👏

Good on you man

[peabody]

8. Good job!

Kudos

[mountain grammy]

9. Way to go!

[Mosby]

10. +1

[Bob Loblaw]

11. Well done.

I successfully gave my dad the Heimlich about 20 years ago without hesitation. Afterward (and even as I write this) the gravity of what could have happened had I not been there knowing what to do, caused me quite the flood of emotion. I understand your thankfulness. Best cruise ever, eh?

[SonofDonald]

21. Yes and the most memorable now n/t

[moreland01]

13. Dang Corn on the Cob!

I've needed the maneuver twice in my life and both times was because I eat too fast and choked on corn on the cob. First time was when I was a kid and my dad was on me so fast I spit that corn clear across the kitchen. Second time I was an adult eating dinner with my hubby and another couple. The husband of the other couple jumped and asked "Are you choking?", "Do you need help?" in the calmest voice. I nodded and he popped it right out. My husband just stared in disbelief. You never know how you'll react in a situation until it happens. Kudos for good instincts all of you savers!

[ailsagirl]

16. Wonderful to hear everything turned out OK!

[BobTheSubgenius]

19. If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs...

Nice work!

On a personal note...I hope I never need the Heimlich. My sternum is still tender and clicks when pushed on, and the surgery was a little over 8 years ago. Glad you were able to do it for her!

[SonofDonald]

20. That's the thing, I just did it.

No hesitation, no thought, I heard "She can't Breathe" and I stood up and went for it.

It just seemed so automatic.

[Demovictory9]

22. You saved a life!

😀😀😀

[Cha]

23. Wow!❤️ So happy it worked out, too!

You have to have nerves of steel to take over with the Heimlich maneuver when she was already turning blue.

I know what it feels like to have your trachea blocked.. you think "I could die now".. I was alone a couple of times when it happened. It wasn't a large amount and it was soft food.. and I was able to get it down by drinking water.. and it's over in a few seconds. And, you realize how lucky you are to be alive.

Good on ya, SonofDonald! Also, nice you got to come home across the ocean via a ship from Hawaii.

[SonofDonald]

26. My nerves aren't steel these days but thank you

The thing that stays with me is that it was a very intense situation as much for me as it was for the Family.

Put the blown mind syndrome on me for a few hours, I did it right, I got away with it, an emotion I've never felt was just banging through me.

Intense

[Cha]

27. So Intense. We're all glad you were

there for her. Quick thinking and action saved her life.

It is mind blowing.. I can't even imagine. Had you any practice prior to the cruise ship?

[SonofDonald]

29. Training since 1984, trained as a 911 operator in 2006

We had to be able to tell people how to do the Heimlich and CPR over the phone, it was hammered into us so we would be experts on how to explain it and stay calm when the person on the phone couldn't be.

I graduated second in my class but went back to being a heavy equipment mechanic for the US Army, I just can't type fast enough although in three tests for employment I got 100% on the decision making part.

I still can't type

[Cha]

30. I love it when the stars are

aligned.. like when all your training and her life and death situation come together at that perfect time in the Universe.

[milestogo]

5. Some years ago I picked up a young child off the railroad tracks.

About 8 in the morning I was walking down the street and when I went to cross the railroad tracks I saw a little boy wearing nothing but a pullups about a block away... walking down the middle of the train tracks.

There was no train coming but I ran to him as fast as I could. First thought was - you see this, its your moral responsibility to deal with. Second thought was- if I have to be running toward him while a train is coming I will have a heart attack.

He saw me coming and got scared so he got off the tracks and hid in the bushes. I picked him up and carried him in my arms to the nearest business. About 3 years old. Asked them to call 911 and then the business owner and I washed him off a little. He was Hispanic and we really didn't even get his name or age.

While we were waiting for the police we heard he train whistle. I was so glad I was in the right place at the right time.

[SonofDonald]

7. A Moral Responsibly, you just nailed it

You and I did what we believed we should do, it's a daily experience for medical first responders, policemen/women and firefighters along with our military personell.

But it's not for people like us who do what needs to be done when called on.

It's our character that counts in the end.

My Parents raised me to be that guy, and the fact that I've always hoped someone would do that for my loved ones if needed.

A simple courtesy ingrained in our character out of love.

That's all it is.

[AwakeAtLast]

12. Wow, that's incredible!

So glad you were there!

[Gothmog]

6. Great story

[busterbrown]

14. " Bitter, Sour, Drunk Mood"?

I've posted a lot about how the Trump Fiasco has become so draining.. There's so much going on with this guy that he should have been indicted at least 3 months ago.. It's draining, it's frightening and there's no end in site and the worst part..

Trumpers are smiling and having the best days of their lives..

[SARFTS]

15. Long Time Ago

Was an active volunteer fireman outside the city of Buffalo NY. Got certified as an EMT and CPR instructor. Not once have I ever brought any one victim back (roughly 10-15 times). My humble proud moments are when my students have told me that they were successful. Even met a man at a used car dealership looking for a vehicle for my son, he recognized my fire company's name on my jacket. He mentioned he was at cardiac arrest and that our first aide response team brought him back. He was so thankful. All the certified CPR card holders at our company I trained, THAT is good stuff. I never mentioned who I was, still remember this 25 years later like it was yesterday. 5 campaigns in the Nam and you live your life forever in a different frame of mind. Just got to do what a person has to do with humility.

[ailsagirl]

17. Welcome to DU, SARFTS!!

Great to read-- thank you!!

[marble falls]

18. That was cool. Welcome to DU!

[SonofDonald]

28. Thank you for your service

I've had CPR training since 1984, the last time during retraining as a 911 operator in 2006 after a shattered leg that took me out of heavy construction work.

I always paid attention in class, I knew what to do and keep updated as to the current method, I knew that if I couldn't get the obstruction out and she passed it was time to start chest compressions.

I think that's why I stood up, I knew I could help, as I've said, it was automatic and that was because I was trained in what I needed to do.

Thank you for training others.

[UCmeNdc]

24. K&R

[Demsrule86]

25. I craved watermelon desperately with my oldest son...sadly it was winter during most of my pregnancy

I remember sending hubs out in the snow (lots of snow and we lived on a hill) out to the fancy supermarket which carried watermelon during the winter. It was overwhelming.

Edited in order to say, Welcome to DU!

[dembotoz]

31. craving or no food in the house

hunger is real even in the burbs

cute if craving

warning sign if hunger

hard to eat for 2 when you do not have enough for 1