“A huge thank you to Jackie Zimmerle and the man in the RED SHED for restoring some faith in humanity with your kindness towards my parents.”
During the recent voting madness, Jackie accidently backed her vehicle into an elderly couple’s new car. Rightfully, she took responsibility by leaving a note with her contact details and explaining the tough situation she was in. This act of honesty set the tone for what was yet to become a heart-warming display of compassion.
Despite the circumstances, the elderly owners of the car she had hit happened to be very understanding people. Upon hearing Jackie's apology and learning about her situation with her young kids, the elderly couple decided to take matters into their own hands and commence the car repairs themselves without any financial contributions from Jackie. They sought assistance from a local panel beater and automotive shop with additional help from the touch-up guys at the Red Shed in Ooralea/Paget.
After Jackie heard that the couple fixed the car without seeking financial aid from her, the couple soon received a touching letter and gift from Jackie, expressing gratitude for their understanding and assistance in this challenging time.
The couple's daughter took to Facebook to highlight the ripple effect of demonstrating compassion within the community.
The post read, “Kindness goes along way and returns in many different ways.
“We all need to be more like these people.
“Spread genuine kindness understanding, peace and love.”
The elderly couple with their gift card and lotto ticket, kindly given by Jackie. Image sourced from Mackay Noticeboard (Facebook)
