Mrs Trellis and her famous bobble hat at the Christmas Fayre
There is something quite moving and incredibly charming about someone's unexpected pride in something they have achieved.
Tonight was a case in point.
The jungle telegraph from The Velvet Voiced Linda and her Trelawnyd Street Wardens was that Mrs Trellis had raised 500£ from her sponsored walk, money which would be earmarked for the staff of my own former Intensive Care Unit
I caught Mrs Trellis out near Byron Street and I told her just how proud we all were of her
Looking beyond the laughter, and the chatter and the matter-of-factness of our conversation
I suddenly recognised a slight waiver of the chin and a watery glint in her eyes and as I repeated the words " Well Done"
The old lady raised her head proudly and firmly nodded her acknowledgement to something rather special
And her sudden tearful pride made my heart soar like the swallows over Well Street
Awww.
ReplyDeleteThank you. And her.
Quiet courage quiet dignity and just doing your bit. Nothing more special nothing more heartening. God bless hef!
ReplyDeleteWell done! to Mrs. Trellis. And good on you for giving her a hand for a job well done. Everyone does better with positive recognition - everyone.
ReplyDeleteGood for Her.
ReplyDeleteLovely. Thank you for sharing, John. I needed this today.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see genuine happiness and pride
DeletePride should never come before a fall
(applause for mrs. trellis and blue) WELL DONE, GIRL!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, how lovely ... her reaction to your words AND her achievement.
ReplyDeleteBravo Mrs Trellis♥ I couldn't help but cry reading this post, you have such a gift with words John xx
ReplyDeleteIt was a small but inspiring moment
DeleteThe pride of helping others
ReplyDeleteTears in my eyes here at sweet Mrs. Trellis tearing up a bit at your kind and thoughtful words to her.
ReplyDeleteLove that bobble hat!
Hugs!
We are all convinced she starches it
Deletecan only repeat the comments before. Well done and lovely.
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Mrs Trellis! Brava to you and your bobble hat too!
ReplyDeleteYour kindness is so true. Makes me feel better about the world.
ReplyDeletePatty
I think this is part of the problem and congratulations to Mrs. Trellis! We all talk(including myself)...blah..blah...blah but what are WE actually doing to help? In the USA we say it is this persons fault or this person fault but really but really...what are we doing actually to help? After reading this post I am determined to find a way to help.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to see her so happy
DeleteBeautiful story, touchingly and sensitively written. Thank you - Mary
ReplyDeleteThank u mary
DeleteA lovely moment.
ReplyDeleteI adore Mrs. Trellis from your village stories.
ReplyDeleteWell Done Mrs Trellis ! Well Done !
cheers, parsnip
Thank you Mrs.Trellis! And thank you John for your lovely words and emotion.
ReplyDeleteQuiet humility. Good for her! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteWell done Mrs T. I'm sending a virtual 'Damehood'.
ReplyDeletePeople who cannot put money in the offering plate on Sunday and people who are just past doing lots of things can often contribute in ways we often cannot discern.
ReplyDeleteAww gotta love Mrs Trellis, quiet pride in a big achievement; not standing up an showboating but you noticed and she realised she was proud. Proud and teary. Well done Mrs T and well done John another moment of your life where you give.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
She is TRUE great! The world should be filled Mrs. Trellises.
ReplyDeleteWell done, indeed, Mrs T!
ReplyDeleteWell done Mrs Trellis that is a great achievement x
ReplyDeleteWell done Mrs Trellis your an inspiration to us all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this story with us here, I love the last line !!!
Thank you , I aim to leave you sobbing
DeleteHow dare you call Mrs Trellis "an old lady"? If that old fellow Tom Moore can get a knighthood, I think Mrs Trellis should become a Dame... Dame Joyce Trellis has a nice ring to it.
ReplyDeleteLol she would love that
DeleteWell done to you to John. You have such a kind heart.
ReplyDeleteBravo, Mrs Trellis!
ReplyDeleteAnd John, your ability to capture such heartfelt moments in words is a true gift.
XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteWell done, indeed!
ReplyDeleteBless her, well done Mrs Trellis. You are a kind man.
ReplyDeleteTears come more easily as we get older and we do appreciate people telling us things like that John, so add my good wishes - well done Mrs Trellis.
ReplyDeleteVelvet voiced Linda has contacted the local paper...which will be nice
DeleteThank you all, I hope Mrs Trellis will read all of these good wishes
ReplyDeleteI loved this, what a wonderful woman Mrs T must be. She should be proud, that is a wonderful result. Very impressive. And such a kind choice of recipeients oof the proceeds. Well done, Mrs.T
ReplyDeleteWell done, Mrs T! Impressive.
ReplyDeleteLovely, simply lovely.
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