January 25, 2026 at 12:15 pm

Homeowner Lives Alone With A Bad Back, But A Neighbor Reminded Him That Good Community Still Exists

by Heide Lazaro

Man shoveling snow on the driveway

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Small acts of kindness can make tough seasons easier.

The following narrative talks about a man who lives alone and struggles through winter because of his bad back.

But his neighbor’s thoughtfulness makes it easier for him to live his life more conveniently.

Read the full story below for all the details.

My neighbor shovels my driveway every time it snows.

I live alone. I have a bad back.

Winters are rough.

This man was surprised by his neighbor’s random act of kindness.

Last year, my neighbor started clearing my driveway before I even woke up.

I’ve tried paying him.

I’ve tried baking cookies.

Everything just makes him laugh it off.

His neighbor told him to just pay it forward.

He says, “Just pass it on.”

People like that make me believe in community again.

Let’s check out the comments of other people.

Here’s another inspiring experience.

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This is called great parenting.

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Another heartwarming story from this one.

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Finally, you have an amazing neighbor, says this one.

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The best response to kindness is simply paying it forward.

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