As the spooky season descends, Halloween enthusiasts everywhere are unleashing their creativity with creepy decorations. But one South Carolina mother of four, Salena Webb, proved that kindness can shine brighter than any jack-o’-lantern.
Salena’s elaborate graveyard scene in her front yard was a labor of love, complete with ghosts, spiderwebs, and skeletons carrying a casket. However, when her neighbor approached her with a heartfelt request, she didn’t hesitate.
The neighbor’s elderly father had just been diagnosed with lung cancer, and the graveyard scene was unsettling for him. He politely asked Salena to remove the casket, explaining that his father spent time in the garage facing her yard.
Salena’s empathy kicked in, and she understood the importance of removing the potentially distressing decoration. “I didn’t want to add stress to someone else’s life,” she said. She replaced the casket with badminton rackets, relocating the scarier decorations to her backyard.
@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
In a viral TikTok video, Salena shared the encounter and her decision. Her caption read, “Kindness is free, and compassion goes a long way.” The response was overwhelming, with many praising her selfless act.
@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
“Kindness doesn’t cost anything. Thank you!” one user commented. Another wrote, “The world needs more people like you! God bless you!” Salena’s neighbor, despite a language barrier, expressed gratitude with a warm “You’re good people.”
This heartwarming gesture reminds us that even in the midst of spooky celebrations, kindness and compassion can prevail. Salena’s story inspires us to consider the impact of our actions on those around us and to spread love and understanding, one small act at a time.
