While most of us celebrate the holidays with family, it\u2019s also important to spare a thought for all those who are facing Christmas alone year after year.<\/p>\n
Holidays are the worse time of year to be alone as there are constant reminders of family get-togethers and connecting with loved ones.<\/p>\n
In 2017, 86-year-old Edwin Holmes faced a Christmas alone and a frozen ready meal for one \u2013 that was until he met store worker Ellie Walker.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old who works for the UK supermarket chain Sainsbury\u2019s and Edwin was a regular visitor to the store.<\/p>\n
THIS STORY!! #FeelGoodFridayMeet 22 year old Ellie Walker and 86 year old Edwin Holmes. Edwin\u2019s wife passed away in\u2026<\/p>\n
Posted by KiSS 92.5 on Friday, March 3, 2017
\n\u201cHe is without a shadow of a doubt my favorite customer,\u201d Ellie told The Sun.<\/p>\n
The retired decorator and painter lives in sheltered housing near the store in Leeds, England. His wife died more than five decades ago while his daughter and grandchildren live in Australia.<\/p>\n
Ellie asked Edwin about his holiday plans and when she found out that he would be spending it alone she had to do something about it.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is the cutest man and so chatty. I thought if it was my granddad and he was alone I would want someone to talk to him.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018The dinner made me very happy\u2019
\nSo Ellie invited Edwin out for dinner at the supermarket\u2019s restaurant and Edwin even dressed up in his best suit and brought her flowers.<\/p>\n
The two shared Christmas dinner and there were even crackers, a popular festive tradition in the U.K.<\/p>\n
After the date, he said: \u201cThe dinner made me very happy as it was unexpected and I had very pleasant company,\u201d as per Metro News.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs for the suit, it was my first date for about 55 years, and the flowers because I wasn\u2019t going to go empty handed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now the two have become good friends and regularly share a coffee together.<\/p>\n
Posted by Stories For The Soul on Monday, January 25, 2021
\nWhat a wonderful gesture. I hope this story inspires others to reach out and offer a listening ear or a few hours of their company to those that need it most.<\/p>\n
We have no idea how much of a difference we can make in people\u2019s lives if we just make an effort. Please share.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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