"Take your Time"
Recently, my husband and I went to Symphony Hall in Boston to see a nearly sold out performance of Rachmaninoff's 3rd Piano Concerto. We arrived close to the start of the concert and a hurried crowd formed behind us at the stairs to the entrance.
Ahead of us, an elderly man, probably in his late eighties, struggled with the help of a cane to navigate the climb. A young man in front of him, probably in his late twenties, opened the door - and held it open - for the couple of moments it took the older man to reach the top of the stairs. He could have suggested that in the future, the ramp might be easier. But he didn't.
"Take your time," the young man said quietly.
The older man nodded in appreciation.
"Have a lovely evening," the younger one said, and then followed him in.
As I watched this interaction, I couldn't help but be touched by the young man's display of patience, understanding, and acceptance.
- Posted by sbonifant16
- Feb 11, 2013
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A Heart-Tug At Christmas
I had seen my old friend working at our local Wal-Mart for several months. She always stopped to say hi, then hurried off saying she had to get back to work. Through our brief conversations I discovered she had been down a pretty rough road but somehow had maintained her positive and cheerful outlook on life. One day she told me she was living in an apartment building that well known for alcohol and drug problems, but was all she could afford. A few weeks later there was a fire at the apartment complex and all residents had to move to a hotel until they could clean it all up. As she would tell me these things she would always point out that it could be worse and ended with a positive point about her situation. I felt a pull in my heart to do something to help, because I had ... Read Full Story >>
- Posted by Zgirl1650
- Feb 10, 2013
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48 Roses
Last week, I took my four children to visit their Grandma at her nursing home. All the people there love to see the kids.
Each week, my kids pick a pay-it-forward act to do. This week, they decided to hand out roses. So, on the way to the nursing home, we stopped at a flower shop. We picked up 4 rose bouquets (48 roses), and continued on our way to the home.
When we got there, the kids immediately began giving out those 48 roses. It was so uplifting to see their generosity put a smile on the faces of 48 unsuspecting and very happy ladies! :)
- Posted by ChangeTheWorldPayItForward
- Feb 10, 2013
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Treat Or Treat - No Trick
I spent a lovely Halloween with my family!
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- Feb 9, 2013
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The Shivering Man's Prayer
So many people today know how it feels to be on limited funds. I do my best to help others. Whether paying bills or at the grocery store, I am always looking out for those who need help. And today I was blessed to be able to help a homeless man.
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- Feb 9, 2013
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Help After A Hurricane
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- Feb 9, 2013
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Stopping for Kindness at the Intersection
I was driving home on a very hot afternoon and about to approach an intersection. One of the major traffic lights had gone out, and a police officer was standing in the middle of approximately twenty lanes of very busy traffic. Despite the fact that he had no hat or shade to shield him from the blazing sun, he was upbeat and doing a fabulous job. I needed to stop at the pharmacy on the corner, and while I was there, I wanted so badly to get some water for the officer! I had some hesitation, though, since it was a little out of my comfort zone to interact with a stranger in this way. I debated, struggled, left, drove partway home, turned around, went back to the pharmacy, got water, and then found myself contemplating how to hand it off to him in the busy intersection. I knew that he might not ... Read Full Story >>
- Posted by dmcgauley2
- Feb 9, 2013
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God's Little Blessing Has A Breakdown
Some time ago I was at the emergency room at one of the local hospitals. While waiting there I saw a woman in a wheelchair crying softly. Not knowing what to expect, I went over and asked her if she was okay. She said she wasn't and started crying a bit louder. I asked her if there was someone with her and she said no. She began to tell me about how her family had let her down. She also told me that she felt she was having some kind of breakdown and that she needed help. I stayed there with her for about 45 minutes and listened while she talked about her crumbling life. Eventually, she asked why I would take time to stop and help someone I didn't even know. I told her that she was one of God's little blessings and that I acted the same way I would ... Read Full Story >>
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- Feb 8, 2013
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A Breakfast Bonus
I went to buy breakfast sandwiches for my husband and son on Saturday morning.
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- Feb 8, 2013
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Chicken Soup And Smiles
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- Feb 8, 2013
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Happiness Shared
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- Feb 8, 2013
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Bluebell's Blessings
Our local hospital has a small chapel where many people go to pray for loved ones who are ill or undergoing treatment. During my own bout with breast cancer I took solace there. I don't think of myself as a religious person as much as a spiritual one, but there is a wonderful and comforting energy in that chapel. I was grateful to have a place to contemplate what my diagnosis could mean in my life and meditate on the best way to approach it. In the end I had the best possible outcome! Last summer we went on vacation and I picked up a few small rocks that had been made smooth by the water. I wasn't sure what I would do with them, but I brought them home anyway. Again I felt comforted by them. They have been sitting on a shelf ever since. When I joined this group a couple ... Read Full Story >>
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- Feb 8, 2013
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Recycling For Rugby
I was recycling the other day when I met a young girl with her dad. They had a huge amount of cans with them and I asked what they had been collecting them for. They said their rugby team was trying to go on a trip so they were doing all kinds of things to raise funds.
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- Feb 7, 2013
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Wake Up Buddy
My friend lives and works in another city and travels home every weekend to spend time with her ageing parents.
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- Feb 6, 2013
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It Only Takes A Minute
My neighbor of thirty years is stressed out waiting for the results of a biopsy.
- Posted by Mish
- Feb 5, 2013
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Kindness At The IRS
I went to the I.R.S. today to settle some tax problems.
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- Feb 3, 2013
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$10 Of Gas Takes You Smiles Further
I was on my way back to from a trip out of town and just a few exits from the one I needed. I thought I'd better not push my luck, so I pulled off the motorway to get some gas. I had $50 and figured I would use $40 to fill my tank. Since I was going inside anyway to pay for my gas I would use the rest of the money to grab a few snacks. After I handed the cashier my money she said, in a rather nasty tone, "That one wasn't approved either." I realized she was talking to someone else. I turned and saw an older lady turn, with her head down, and exit the store. The cashier handed me my $10 change and said, "She's already tried two cards." Leaving the store (without snacks,) something told me to give the older woman the $10 change. I ... Read Full Story >>
- Posted by Philippians4n8
- Feb 2, 2013
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Scrapping Those Memories
One of my neighbors has MS and while I was visiting him today he complained that he was bored. So, I went back home and collected four scrapbooks, one for his wife and each of his children. Since he was placed on disability he has the days to himself. I suggested he could make scrapbooks for his family with pictures and little notes from him. We were both surprised by just how much he remembered about each of his children since they were born. As we talked there were tears of happiness brought about by memories he hadn't thought about in years. Now that he has the time he's going to find all the little trinkets and pictures and place them inside each book. And if he needs some help, he knows I'm only a short walk away. He was so excited about starting that he went into his bedroom and pulled out all ... Read Full Story >>
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- Feb 1, 2013
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Visiting My Ex
I visited my ex-wife today.
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- Jan 30, 2013
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Pre-paid Adoptions
My wife and I purchase miniature candy bars and sell them at her place of employment to raise money to prepay for the adoption of a shelter animal.
- Posted by dkemple1
- Jan 29, 2013
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