As Halloween approaches, homes transform into spooky spectacles, but one South Carolina mother’s compassionate response to her neighbor’s plea reminds us that kindness knows no season.
Salena Webb, a devoted Halloween enthusiast, meticulously crafted a graveyard scene in her front yard, complete with eerie tombstones and skeletons. However, her enthusiasm was temporarily dampened when her neighbor requested that she remove a key piece of the display.
The neighbor’s father, recently diagnosed with lung cancer, found the casket in Salena’s graveyard unsettling, as his garage overlooks her yard. Salena’s empathetic nature kicked in, and she willingly removed the casket, replacing it with badminton rackets for the skeletons.
In a viral TikTok video, Salena shared the heartfelt encounter, highlighting the importance of compassion. “Kindness is free, and compassion goes a long way,” she captioned.
@thatsnorthsense My family knows i loveeee Halloween and my decorations took me awhile to make and put up. I had just purshased the skeleton carrying the casket to go along with my graveyard to really set my halloween decor off this year🥴 I was a little sad at first but i thought about the bigger picture. Me removing my casket isnt hurting me at all but it may ease and bring my neighbor a little bit of peace as he adjusts to this news. Kindness is free and compassion goes a long way. Now what to replace it with🥴😩#Thatsnorthsense #dailyvlog #compassionforothers #halloween2023 #loveyourneighborasyourself
The online community rallied around Salena’s selfless act, praising her for being an exemplary neighbor. “Kindness doesn’t cost anything. Thank you!” one user commented.
Salena’s neighbor, despite a language barrier, expressed gratitude with a warm “You’re good people.” The small act of kindness transcended cultural differences, forging a deeper connection between the neighbors.
@thatsnorthsense Replying to @JennAngel 🪱🌈🪐☁️🪅💠 maybe some can now understand why they were a little touchy about it and at night theres fog that i have come out from it🤣 so i get it.. #Thatsnorthsense #dailyvlog #compassionforothers #halloween2023 #loveyourneighborasyourself
This poignant story serves as a reminder that even in the midst of festive celebrations, empathy and understanding can prevail. By prioritizing her neighbor’s feelings, Salena demonstrated that kindness is the greatest decoration of all.
As the holiday season unfolds, Salena’s gesture inspires us to balance our enthusiasm for festivities with compassion for those around us, ensuring that our celebrations bring joy, not distress.
