In a world where we often hear about missed deliveries and lost parcels, it’s heartening to be reminded that there are still everyday heroes among us—sometimes in the most unexpected places.

One Queensland woman, Verrity Wandel, recently discovered just how far a little kindness can go, thanks to her local postman’s thoughtful gesture.

Verrity returned home last Thursday expecting to find her freshly washed sheets, now likely soaked, still hanging on the clothesline.

With the skies having opened up while she was out, she braced herself for the disappointment of having to rewash everything.

But to her surprise, the sheets were nowhere to be seen. Had the wind carried them off? Had someone taken them? Or, as she first suspected, had her husband brought them in?

Curiosity got the better of her, so Verrity checked her home’s CCTV footage.

A Queensland woman was surprised and delighted when her postman brought in her dry sheets to save them from the rain while delivering parcels. Image source: 9 News Australia / Youtube.

What she saw left her both shocked and delighted: her postman, Gurpreet Singh, had not only delivered her parcels but had also taken the time to fold her sheets and leave them safely by her door, out of the rain’s reach.

The heartwarming footage quickly made the rounds online, racking up millions of views and even catching the attention of Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra, who praised Gurpreet’s act of kindness.

Verrity later appeared on Sunrise, still in disbelief at the postman’s good deed. 'It is something that probably would have happened in my parent’s era or in a smaller community, but it is not something you would expect today,' she reflected.

For Gurpreet, however, it was all in a day’s work. He explained that while he’d never taken someone’s washing off the line before, he’s always happy to help his customers—whether it’s sliding parcels under the door or carrying them upstairs.

'I like helping,' he said simply. 'I knew no one was home because they didn’t come outside. I turned my back and saw the sheets on the clothesline, and it just came to my mind to do that.'

The story doesn’t end there. Verrity and Gurpreet have since made plans to catch up for a cup of tea—a lovely reminder that small acts of kindness can spark new friendships and a sense of community, even in our busy modern lives.


Source: 9 News Australia / Youtube.

Many of our members will remember a time when neighbours looked out for each other, and a postie was more than just someone who delivered the mail—they were a familiar face, a friendly wave, and sometimes even a helping hand.

While times have changed and our communities have grown, stories like this show that those old-fashioned values of kindness and community spirit are still alive and well.

It’s easy to overlook the people who make our daily lives run smoothly, but posties, delivery drivers, and other service workers often go above and beyond their job descriptions.

Whether it’s keeping an eye out for suspicious activity, helping someone carry a heavy parcel, or, as in this case, saving the washing from a downpour, these small gestures can make a big difference.

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Key Takeaways

• A Queensland woman was surprised and delighted when her postman brought in her dry sheets to save them from the rain while delivering parcels.
• CCTV footage showed postman Gurpreet Singh folding the sheets and leaving them by the door, a gesture praised widely online, even catching the attention of Priyanka Chopra.
• Singh, who said it was his first time taking a customer’s washing off the line, explained he enjoys helping customers out where he can.
• Verrity Wandel and Gurpreet Singh now plan to catch up for a cup of tea after the kind act sparked national attention.

Has your postie, neighbour, or even a stranger ever gone out of their way to help you? Maybe you’ve got a story about a time you lent a hand to someone else. Share your experiences in the comments below!

 

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Good old fashioned manners, good will, generosity and kindnesses, have all been consumed by the all mighty internet. Before the internet , people had empathy, spoke to each other with kindness, offered a helping hand. Now it's all about me, me, me the never ending selfies on social media. Heaven forbid should someone offer help without getting paid. The younger generation, not all, but the majority of younger generation, are forever inflating their egos and holding their heads up high purely for postiing lunches they had, of the shoes they wore, of the latte they had at the cafe and never ending selfies. Yes the internet does have its positives, but the dark side to the internet has tarnished everything that stands for good morals, kindness and respect for others.

 

[marni]

I love this story - A treat to hear a positive story about a postie instead of the usual complaints.

My husband used to work in a local supermarket. He and another employee were responsible for home deliveries. Both of them ended up doing much more than deliver groceries. My husband would chop firewood, in his own time for elderly couples he knew were struggling. He also would sit with a man who had dementia so his wife could go run some errands and have a little ‘me’ time. One old guy he delivered to had bought an electric heater from the local hardware and it didn’t work so he returned it and picked up another for him so he wouldn’t have to sit in a cold house. His workmate also did lots for people struggling. He would quite often be found mowing lawns for their customers, also in his own time. I told their boss how the two of them weren’t only delivering groceries, they were providing a community service. Both were more than happy to help and expected nothing for the extras they provided

Sadly this is now called “aged care” provided by strangers. I am glad I live in an over 55 community and we do look out for each other. I also have signed up for a service called GoGoGrandparent. (Found on this very site). As I do not qualify for aged care.