Paying It Forward

[MadamMack]

I love stories like this.

Me too . . .

 

[MadamMack]

At the hospital we have paid parking, I was running late to get back to my town to pick up school kids and there were two people in front of me. The person using the machine had just had his money card fail on him making the machine hold onto his 'parking release' card.
I pulled out some cash and gave it to him so he could retrieve his card and be allowed to leave the hospital, he said he would run to his car to bring me some money, I just told him nah--pay it forward to someone who needs help sometime.

I'm always reminded of that movie... broke my heart it did.

 

[morgan]

*Bump*
I bought a B&N gift card for the guy at the post office substation who is always kind and helpful no matter how busy he is.
Every small act of kindness is important.

 

[if-so-Grrl]

I do a LOT of random acts of kindness, because I've had a couple of big ones done for me, and I still feel like I owe the universe something.

Also, I really enjoy being able to make the world just a little bit better, even if only for a moment for one other person.

I've been trying to be a better human being, and over the past few years, I've had some amazing teachers.

 

[morgan]

Also, I really enjoy being able to make the world just a little bit better, even if only for a moment for one other person.

 

[Spideyman]

I do a LOT of random acts of kindness, because I've had a couple of big ones done for me, and I still feel like I owe the universe something.

Also, I really enjoy being able to make the world just a little bit better, even if only for a moment for one other person.

I've been trying to be a better human being, and over the past few years, I've had some amazing teachers.

Thank you.

 

[morgan]

Today while at Walmart (hopefully for the last time before Christmas!), I bought about six bags of Christmas Hershey's Kisses and wrapping bows. Am going to give them to nice employees (at the gas station, super market, etc.) I might interact with in the next few days before Christmas. A little something to let them know I appreciate their kindness.

 

[Spideyman]

*Bump*
I bought a B&N gift card for the guy at the post office substation who is always kind and helpful no matter how busy he is.
Every small act of kindness is important.

morgan -- did something similar- a gift card to a local sandwich/coffee house. I am rural, so my postal man does so much for me- Mails packages, brings me stamps, even puts up with my slow walk to the gate to sign for packages. He deserves more than I can give.
I love the way you pay it forward to so many.

 

[morgan]

Been thinking about the importance of kindness a lot lately (even more than usual). Because of the holiday, I remembered something nice that was done for me this time of year, many years ago. My mother was a single mom, we lived in low-income housing and were on every available assistance. One of the girls I went to middle school with had an affluent family (wealthier than anyone else I knew, anyway). Her mother took us shopping and bought me an Easter dress. I don't think I ever had a new Easter dress before.

Can't remember feeling prettier than I did in that new pink dress. I hope that family is still blessed with wealth and love. Wish I could say thank you once again and tell them I still remember...

 

[Dana Jean]

Been thinking about the importance of kindness a lot lately (even more than usual). Because of the holiday, I remembered something nice that was done for me this time of year, many years ago. My mother was a single mom, we lived in low-income housing and were on every available assistance. One of the girls I went to middle school with had an affluent family (wealthier than anyone else I knew, anyway). Her mother took us shopping and bought me an Easter dress. I don't think I ever had a new Easter dress before.

Can't remember feeling prettier than I did in that new pink dress. I hope that family is still blessed with wealth and love. Wish I could say thank you once again and tell them I still remember...

Write them a note. Let them know.

 

[morgan]

Write them a note. Let them know.

I only remember the daughter's first name. We moved a lot - I attended thirteen schools by the time I was in sixth grade. Their family moved as well. Maybe one day I'll wake up in the middle of the night and remember the last name.

 

[Dana Jean]

I only remember the daughter's first name. We moved a lot - I attended thirteen schools by the time I was in sixth grade. Their family moved as well. Maybe one day I'll wake up in the middle of the night and remember the last name.

No one in your family can help you with more information? I would love for you to be able to write them. They would be so tickled.

 

[Neesy]

I only remember the daughter's first name. We moved a lot - I attended thirteen schools by the time I was in sixth grade. Their family moved as well. Maybe one day I'll wake up in the middle of the night and remember the last name.

Wow - we moved a lot too! But it was due to my Dad - he would buy houses, then rent them out (we often had "roomers" on the other floors).

But I do recall changing schools at least six times (before high school) It is hard to fit in and be the new kid, isn't it? It made me quite shy but I eventually got over that.

I'm glad that Easter dress made you feel so good

 

[AnnaMarie]

Random Acts of Kindness

Post links, stories, whatever. Things that happened to you, things you did, news articles. Just a little bit of cheeriness.

CTV Toronto: Firefighters help elderly woman | CTV News

 

[Haunted]

Thanks for this--we need the good news! !

 

[Dana Jean]

We have this thread too, combine with R.A.K.?

 

[Moderator]

We have this thread too, combine with R.A.K.?

Good catch. Will do that as soon as I can find the other one.

 

[GNTLGNT]

...my son let an elderly man use his gas card yesterday to get his car filled at 25 cents off a gallon.....

 

[Haunted]

Residents Displaced By Devastating Forest Fire Treated To Heartwarming Holiday Surprise

 

[Haunted]

...my son let an elderly man use his gas card yesterday to get his car filled at 25 cents off a gallon.....

((((GNTLGNT's son))))