Stories of Kindness from Around the World

🐢 Turtle-rific! 😊


While waiting in the parking lot for MisterM’s appointment to be done, I noticed a car with a turtle motif on its spare tire cover. Since I had been meaning to refresh my memory on how to make origami ones, I looked it up on my cell.

Made one (always have origami papers with me) and tucked it under the car’s front wiper, along with a Smile Card.

Now that I remember how to make the turtles, I’ve been working on a small flotilla of them for the local library’s summer reading program OCEANS of POSSIBILITIES participants.

Kids love that KIND of stuff and apparently, so do I!
 

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Ways to Serve

I have a part time job in a shoe store. And I often wonder how I can bless here. Give and serve more. Yes I greet all customers with love and a huge smile, buts there’s got to be more.

I listen intently and serve all customers well.

But surely I could be of more service?

I’ve realised in the last few days my real role here. My greatest act of kindness and love. And it’s to the young 18 year old girl I work with Saturdays who has been going through some hard times.

Every shift I worked with her I’ve been supportive, offering her advice, loving on her hard and just all over being there for her.

And it’s made me realise … customer service is so much more than just the customers but our co workers and fellow staff members too ♥️
 

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Helping Hands

There is a local group that collects items like sleeping bags, socks, underwear, clothes and other items to distribute to members of the community who are in need.

I dropped off a couple of sleeping blankets, a couple of packages of new socks, and a package of new underwear today.

Housing is often unaffordable or unavailable and many are struggling to manage costs for necessities like food, clothes, toiletries and more.

It is wonderful to see people who care about and do so much to help those in the community who may be struggling to make ends meet,

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Bi-weekly Kindness ExchangeWe Have ...

Bi-weekly kindness exchange
We have our city recycling pick up every other week (rubbish weekly) and we keep an extra metal bin (not to be mistaken for plastic city bins) out there just for our empty drink (sparkling water, soda, 'deposit' ) cans. As we don't use many of these ourselves a few of the neighbors have been invited to add their cans to this bin and do so on occasion. The day before trash day a little lady comes with by with her utility cart and takes the cans away and thanks us by moving our city bins to the curb ready for pick up.

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Kindness For The Wee Birds


Did some research seeing mama wren nesting in our yard - they are tiny and stay hidden so at first we mistakenly thought they were finches.

She's being run ragged feeding her little chick-lets and while we have berries and bugs in the yard they have considerable competition from bigger birds (even sparrows are larger than them) and chipmunks and squirrels so I put some extra berries from our icebox nearby for them with a little bit of peanut butter (organic only ingredient peanuts) because mama needs her strength!

Papa's been working hard, too and he may appreciate it. I just need to pay close attention now to make sure my good intentions don't backfire by making them feel insecure that i'm 'intruding' and/or attracting the aforementioned competition! They're keeping cool :o)
*stock photo
 

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Kind Like Mother

Earlier in the week the beautiful woman opposite me in the top left hand corner of photo took us all out for dinner.

Her name is Susan and since moving here this woman has loved on me and showered me with kindness. My mother died 11 years ago, her name was also Susan.

This woman around my mothers age has become like a mother to me and has made me feel so welcome in my new city and town.

It’s the open hearted kindness and love from others that truly make the world go around. Bless all them all 🌸

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Backpack Repaired, Not Trashed

Backpack repaired, not trashed

I gave School uniform, study books, note books, pens, pencils and slippers to needy kids. They asked me to get new backpack showing their backpacks with zipper broken. I replaced zippers in two backpacks.

In navy blue backpack, there were holes on the back panel. I changed the panel. I replaced it with "it" luggage bag material.

"it" company replaced my luggage bag with broken handles. Rather than throwing away, on my request, my son detached the sturdy material that I brought to India in hope to make bag for me. I am grateful to him I saved three backpacks going to trash. I reused luggage bag material. Both good for our environment.

One backpack is not repairable. I will use some parts in future. I am giving another one to needy kid.


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Sharing

Yesterday I gave away some of our harvested garlic to a needy friend
I also gave her some asiagi cheese bagels that she loves.
Shared books and yoga journal magazines with four friends.
Helped hubby identify things growing in the garden.
Chatted with my neighbor, she told me her father died. I gave her a big hug and will be sending flowers

Please don't thank me for doing kindness. I share only for giving ideas🙏❣️

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A surprise!

Arriving at work yesterday a staff member came up to me and said “a lady came into our store today and said she had a gift for you”.

Surprised I went out the back to discover this. A yummy carrot cake. It made my day!

Kindness is always found in the simplest acts 🥰

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🏠 Raise The Roof!

🏠 Raise The Roof!

Found a twenty dollar bill in the parking lot and knew the right opportunity would present to share.

Dropped it into the donation box at the Center for their upcoming fundraiser lunch 😊.

The Center REALLY needs a new roof!

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Little Acts Add Up

I donated food and clothing to the church collection sites.
I have walked to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
I worked on yet another afghan which will become a Christmas gift for a veteran in the Soldiers' Home.
I watered my daughter's garden plants and am feeding the fish and guppy while they are away for the holiday weekend.
I try to do at least one act of kindness every day.

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Walking for fundraisers

I've not been posting my stories and I'm sorry about that. I did walk over 70 miles for Mission 22, 30 miles for Pancreatic Cancer Research and many miles for St. Jude's raising funds with each fundraising walk. This makes me very happy as well as helping out these groups.

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Happy Monday!

Treated a former student to lunch today--hadn't seen her since 2015 and we completely lost track of time and chatted for hours! Celebrated many milestones she has had in the intervening years. It was a huge blessing.
Donated many bags of clothing after getting my partner to go through his dresser/closet :-) Planted some more vegetable plants in the garden. Reached out to find out how to volunteer on a farm that plans to give away produce to underserved communities.

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Gratitude Gift

Surprised our next door neighbor with a small thank you gift to show appreciation for a kind act she shared with me recently.

I added something to our weekly Fresh Direct order that I knew she’d enjoy 👌🏻

Ordered one for myself too 😉

🍨

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Larks, Marshmallows And Free To Be Me!


Our campsite was secluded and had a pristine view of a sloping wildflower meadow, dense thicket and a sandstone butte. How magnificent to wake to the song of the meadowlark, not only the state bird of Nebraska, but one of my favorites.

Campfires, roasted marshmallows, chats with fellow swimmers at the outdoor pool and campers taking strolls, employees - from lifeguard to park admittance booth attendant, all were grateful, pleasant and truly happy to be enjoying such a beautiful space along with such beautiful weather.

Treated a young employee at the park entrance booth to a Happy Meal from McD’s on our way back from a quick lunch in town. I knew her job kept her in that tiny booth all day and a little something just might brighten her day.

And it did!

Blushing, she accepted the treat, saying, “Thank you! This just made my day!”


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🌹 A Freedom Of The Heart ❤️


Since the florist had put each rose (45!) in a water vial - good for a few hours, we decided it was best to hand out our anniversary roses, pronto!

Straight from camping and feeling a little rough, we set to work sharing.

Propped a rose at apartment doors where my sister lives. Handed one to each bingo player at the Center. Saved a rose for me, for my niece, rhubarb sharing friend and brother-in-law’s home altar - where other sister’s ashes are resting along with some momentos. The bouquet remainder, we gave to passing tourists, as we sat on a shady bench in front of the Center.

So many congratulations and wishes we received, along with a few disbelievers of “Free? You mean you’re just giving these away?”

The price of love is a freedom of the heart, don’t you think?

How fortunate MisterM and I realize and celebrate this joyous truth!

*Many thanks to a kind friend and the delicious gift of fine chocolates.


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Acts of Giving

Just voted.

Gave out doves, quote cards and smile cards to poll workers. They were very appreciative.

Talked with a friend last night....made us both feel better.

Did the laundry so my hubby could work in the garden. I can do this now!



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Some More Soaps To Give Away

An employee of the sanitation department showed up at the doorstep. He was spreading awareness on segregating waste between degradable and non-degradable. Bless him.
He also insisted that I share my contact details. While I politely refused to share details, I saw to it that I handed him soaps for the sanitation workers. While he was not happy that I didn't want to share details, he was still happy that I gave him soaps. We bid adieu with a smile unto each other. Corona's on the rise in India. Stay safe peeps.

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A Bottle Of Water And A Banana

Brought a bottle of water and an extra banana with me this morning, just in case I saw someone who may be in need, especially since the weather is getting hot now.

Saw a man who looked in need, and gave them both to him.

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A Sandwich And A Bottle Of Water On A Hot Day

I often go to a local restaurant to get take out food, and often notice a an older man sitting outside, with a baseball cap on the ground in front of him for people to leave spare coins or money for him.

This morning, I got an extra sandwich and then went to see if he was there.

He was, so I went to a nearby corner grocery store to get a bottle of water to give to him, as it is getting very warm this weekend.

I offered them to him, and he accepted both, and I told him to take care.

I felt so bad knowing that he likely did not have any place cool in which he could seek refuge. 😢

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