I know I have been really bad about doing my entries. Lindsay is interacting more now, so I have been playing with her when I get home from work. Then when she is sleeping, it’s time to pick up the house and get bottles cleaned. I will try to get more quick entries. But here is one I had to do.
In the news these days, it seems that there is nothing but violence. It is getting to where it is depressing to watch it. The stories of something nice happening are few and far between, so I decided to create my own story. Mike and I were on our way to work yesterday and we both stopped at McDonald’s. ( We had driven separately) He was ahead of me in the drive-thru line. When I got to the window to pay for my order, the lady told me that the gentleman in front of me had paid for my order. (I kind of figured he might do that, because he is such a great husband!) I asked the lady how much the order behind me was? She looked a little puzzled, but then told me. It was the same amount as my order was, so I told her I would like to pay for it. Again she looked puzzled, but she swiped my card anyway. I saw the reaction of the driver when he got to the window and she told him his order was paid for. He seemed pleasantly surprised. I didn’t hear him ask to pay for the person behind him, but I saw him pass her money. I can only assume that he paid for the person behind him. I don’t know how long it all lasted, but hopefully the person that didn’t have anyone behind them and got their order paid had a good start to their day.
I don’t tell everyone this because I want any recognition for this. I tell you this to remind everyone how easy it is to bring a smile to someone’s face. You don’t’ have to buy someone something to commit a random act of kindness. But people appreciate the little things in life. I challenge everyone who reads this to commit a random act of kindness. Your reward will be knowing that you helped bring a smile to someone’s face. Because the bible teaches us it is better to give than to receive. And by making someone else smile, you will find yourself smiling too.
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Reminds me of the great movie "Pay It Forward". Wonderful Blog....I bet it made your day as well as the person behind you! :)
Here is my act of kindness.....while at work tonight, this tiny frail little old lady came in and said she didn't want to admit it, but she had never in her life pumped her own gas. She was unsure what to do and wanted some help. So I got the owner to the front, and I went out and pumped her gas. She told me that her husband has been in the hospital for 2 weeks, and she really needed gas or she wouldn't get home. I filled her tank for her and she was on her way. She even tried to give me 2 bucks and I told her no thanks. She was just too cute and such a sweet lady so I was glad I could help her. She reminded me of my grandma, and I would hope if my grandma ever needed help pumping her gas, that an attendant would help her. We stood out there for a good 3 minutes talking the whole time!!!
~SHERRI~
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