27d • General discussion
A grateful moment
Although it is hard bringing up children in a different culture with a different language, there are times when I am reminded of some of the more beautiful aspects of life here in Italy.
This week, two incidents occurred which I wanted to share.
Early this week, taking my 5 week old to do some grocery shopping meant that by the time I got to the checkout, someone was very cranky, hungry and crying a lot. Fortunately the lady behind me, who was on a crutch nonetheless, offered to help unpack my trolley then pack my shopping for me as I comforted my screaming baby.
A few days later, and as I was waiting in line at the bakery section of the supermarket with my baby and numbered ticket, another lady spontaneously came up to me and exchanged her ticket for mine. It was the next number to be called.
Would these acts have happened back in my hometown? I couldn’t guarantee it, but here in Italy there is something that surfaces when a baby is involved. Something deep within the Italian psyche that makes you feel like you really are part of a wider community.
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A grateful moment
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