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I was returning from another business trip, heading to my car. A five-year-old boy stood at the top of the escalator. At first, I thought he was just playing, but as I got closer, I realized his Mom was half-way down the escalator. She thought he was right behind her and his little sister. When she turned around and saw her son there, she started pleading with him to get on the escalator. He just shook his head no.
So I said "Want some help?" He nodded his head yes, and took my hand. We held hands all the way down the escalator. He told me that he liked the moving sidewalks, but didn't like escalators...they are pretty scary. There was a relieved Mom at the bottom. My kids are grown now, but I still remember those frantic days with multiple small kids, and was glad for the opportunity to provide a little relief.
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I am afraid of escalators too I'm so happy you helped that little boy out, bless you!
Posted over 3 years ago by from
I know what it feels like to be little a scared of the escalator. When I was five, I too was in the same situation. At the Indragandhi International Airport, I got of a plane that took off from New York(JFK), and a long scary escalator was there. Luckily, a middle aged man helped down the escalator.
Posted about 4 years ago by Haripriya C. from Ludhiana, Punjab, India
That was nice, helping hands, greatest hands.
Posted over 4 years ago by Daramola A from Nigeria
very good
Posted over 4 years ago by SDG from India
Thank you, I think this has helped me with an important decision.
Posted over 4 years ago by from
My son was abducted 6yrs ago by his mother, her country judged her wrong, but gave her custody anyway. He has not been allowed to see me in over 2 yrs. I hope and pray they meet a few people like you when they need it, since I can't be there.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Craig A from France