â¤ï¸ An elderly man, kneeler scooting his way through Laughing Water (restaurant at Crazy Horse Memorial), stopped at our table and asked the children visiting us from IL, “Are you good students and making good grades in school?”
The question sort of surprised us all, it being summer and the last thing on anyone’s mind was school, but I responded, “Well, I know they do their best!”
They both nodded and their mom agreed.
“I used to be the principal at the school here (Custer, SD?),” Then he gave each of the children a dollar coin! “Let me give you these for being such good students. Keep up the good work. Education is important!”
We all thanked him for his kind generosity. I gave him a Peace dove, which he tucked in his shirt pocket with a smile.
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“This KIND of stuff happens a lot with us,” said the children’s mom. “People have paid for our meals. Other diners have complimented us on how well behaved the children are...” she paused, quieted and looked far-off.
Karen is often mistaken for their grandmother, since she adopted the children and became a first time mother when she was in her early 60’s.
“You are making such a difference not only in their lives (the children) but all those who notice, the everyday folk. Those are the ones who are this country, not the flash that is hyped as news.” I said.
Ripples of kindness? More like constant fresh-water springs, my kind friends!
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- Posted by mindyjourney
- Aug 26, 2019
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Readers Comments
Rajni wrote: Sister Mindy, this post is sure to encourage school students to behave nicely. Little gift from ex-principal is greatly appreciated. Kindness is very kind to us for we do not need to be a principal to appreciate students with little gift. Thanks for sharing.
TheHuman wrote: Wow wow what a Great Post!!!
Lipizzan wrote: I believe when people become mindful to their own journey, our genuine spirit is born. A natural spirit evolves. At least, I dream of this.
pluto178 wrote: How lovely .....simple but true x
Mish wrote: I think the Universe is giving these children a wonderful life with this loving woman to make up for their rocky start in life. Bless them all â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: I love when the ripples of kindness hit from any direction. Thanks for sharing!
kjoyw wrote: Yes, MUCH more than ripples, indeed!
gyrocloudy wrote: Ripples yes, then waves, then tsunamis of kindness =)
