Stories by ceeceep (3 matches)

Putting Yourself Second

Life is so busy and there just isn't enough time in the day to do it all, it seems. As much as I often think of my older relatives, some of which I adore, I do tend to procrastinate when it comes to visiting them. There just always seems to be more pressing things that I feel need to be done. I tell myself my loved ones will be there tomorrow, but sadly I know that isn't necessarily true. Nothing is ever guaranteed.

Today, instead of catching up on my housework, or working on the computer, or shopping for a new pair of pants, I dropped in to see a dear great-aunt of mine. She doesn't always remember us anymore, and I miss the vibrant person she once was, but she is always so grateful for our visits and I feel good about putting her first today.

Driving Home our New Neighbors on a Cold Day

In the fall, a new family from Africa had moved to my area.  Their children go to school with mine and we have had the chance to get acquainted while waiting for the school bus.  Because they are originally from a much warmer climate, they are not accustomed to our cold weather -- even our mildly cold weather seems extreme to them!  They have no car and mostly get around by walking everywhere.  

One cold day, I noticed the family from a distance at a parent/teacher meeting being held at the school.  Before leaving, I made a point of walking to where the mother and her daughter were speaking with one of the teachers.  I felt ackward interrupting them, but I knew that they must have walked and wanted to offer to drive them home.  They gladly accepted! 

This wasn't any trouble for me because I was driving right by their place anyhow, but they were grateful and I felt better knowing that they wouldn't have to walk that distance in the cold.

A Judo Instructor's Generosity

Last winter, my daughter became friends with a sweet little girl.  Soon after they were friends, it became apparent that this child's family was having financial difficulties.  She was always asking to come over and would tell us how much she wished that she could take judo classes like our daughters.   One day, at the beginning of the summer, my husband offered to take her along to a judo class to see if she liked it.  She did!  So, he spoke to the instructor and explained that she really wanted to attend the class but probably wouldn't be able to afford it.  The instructor agreed to let her come to class as long as she liked.  My husband picked her up, took her to class along with my three daughters, and dropped her off, twice a week for roughly 4 months.  She loved it!  When there was a little money ... Read Full Story >>