Last week I vowed that I would take time out each week and do something nice and unexpected for someone and then report back today, Monday.
Honestly though, this week was really hard cause I didn't do much. I didn't go through any fast food places, I didn't see any homeless people on the side of the road to spare some change. I didn't really do anything. It was rainy out so I decided to stay in.
Here it is Monday and nothing to show for myself. Honestly though, as I think about it, it's not about what I have to show but about who I've helped. I didn't realize it was going to be so hard to find someone to help.
Okay, so maybe I've held a door open or kept the elevator open for a few people and they were very happy and smiled and said thank you or we took over some food for our friend's Super Bowl party but I was hoping to have done more.
I'm wanting to help someone that needs it. I do however like the idea of paying for someones coffee in the Starbucks drive-thru though. That's an honest free gift that doesn't get a thank you back but you feel good about it.
I just think maybe I need to try harder this week. In fact, I do have an idea of something that I could do. I'll save that for next week's post. It's a good one. {*hint* has to do with my friend's that were in the motorcycle accident last Sept.} Plus, it's long overdue and about time I did do this. I guess I better get on the ball!
Have you done anything nice for someone this week? I'd like to hear. :O)
That's a great idea! A few weeks ago I was the recipient of a free lunch at McDonald's - thanks to the person in front of me. Shortly after that, the same thing happened at Starbucks. The morning I vowed to do it myself, there was a cop behind me in the Starbucks drivethrough.
ReplyDeleteI felt so honored to be able to do something that small for someone who puts his life on the line every single day.
It felt good!
~ Jennifer
http://thetoyboxyears.blogspot.com
Hi Kimmy, I'm like you. A friend was in a bad motorcycle accident in Oregon. He needs me to just visit as he has been 'home bound' for at least six months now.
ReplyDeleteHow did your Super Bowl party go? I am fishing (on my blog) for a Valentines party invite. :)
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I've learned that sometimes just being a listening ear to a friend is something that means a lot.
ReplyDeleteIt's about the little things too.
I'm sure all your "little" things really added up & you made more of an impact last week than you realized.
I too didn't have a very good week. I guess I gave some advice to a friend in need. So I'll count that & try harder too!
Thanks for the reminder Kimmy!