It’s spooky season—a time for fun, scares, and a bit of darkness. During this time of year, we expect to see creepy decorations everywhere. It’s not yet time for the cheerful holiday season.
However, just because Halloween is near doesn’t mean we can’t show kindness. One Halloween fan shared this heartwarming story in a TikTok video that has since gone viral.
A Touching Request
Salena, a Halloween enthusiast, captured the moment her neighbor visited her and made a heartfelt request in a TikTok video. Her neighbor explained, “Hey, I know you’re celebrating Halloween. My dad just got diagnosed with lung cancer. He thinks the decorations are a bit scary.” He then pointed to the graveyard scene and asked, “Would you mind taking just the casket out?”
Salena immediately felt sympathetic towards her neighbor’s situation. Since her neighbor’s dad often spends time in his garage, which faces her yard, she understood why removing the casket was important. “I didn’t want to be a reminder of what could happen if he doesn’t beat cancer,” she told Insider. “I didn’t want to add stress to someone else’s life.”
A Kind Gesture
Salena acted with kindness and decided to remove the casket, replacing it with badminton rackets for the skeletons. She also moved the scarier decorations to her backyard. Initially, Salena felt a little sad about the change, but she soon realized that taking away the casket wouldn’t hurt her, and it might help her neighbor feel better as he deals with his father’s diagnosis. “Kindness is free, and compassion goes a long way,” Salena wrote in her TikTok caption.
Praised for Compassion
Salena’s act of compassion didn’t go unnoticed. She uploaded the video and asked her followers what they would have done in her situation. While some said they wouldn’t have taken down their decorations, many praised Salena for her kindness.
“Now this is what being a good neighbor is all about. Kindness doesn’t cost anything. Thank you!” one user commented.
Another person wrote, “This was beautifully handled. The world needs more people like you! God bless you!”
A Thankful Neighbor
Salena’s neighbor expressed his gratitude for her gesture. After she took down the casket, she brought him a card and some balloons. Although there was a language barrier between them, she could tell that he was thankful. He told her, “You’re good people.”
This heartwarming story reminds us that even during spooky season, it’s important to show kindness to our neighbors and those who may be facing difficult times. A small act of compassion can make a big difference in someone’s life.