When I turned 50 I asked people to donate to Charity: Water in lieu of gifts for my birthday.
Last year, for my 51st, I travelled around town and surprised people buying items for them using 51 one-dollar bills.
I told myself that when I turned 52 I would use a deck of 52 cards, set up a card table downtown, and do card tricks for people walking by, but then COVID hit and has stayed with us up to my 52nd.
I wanted to do something for someone today, but was
unsure what I could do.
We reconfigured our garage a few days ago and were able to clear a bookshelf which I put on Craigslist for a few bucks. A young woman said she wanted it, but I'd have to drive it to her place, and with the holidays being so busy, I wasn't willing to make the delivery, especially for such a few dollars.
I told her I wasn't going to be able to help. Then, the next day I realized I could give it to her and deliver it on my birthday. I told her I'd drive it over without payment because it was going to be my birthday. She told me she was thankful and that we shared the same birthday.
"I love it when a plan comes together." -Hannibal (The A-Team)
#AprilRAOK
Last year, for my 51st, I travelled around town and surprised people buying items for them using 51 one-dollar bills.
I told myself that when I turned 52 I would use a deck of 52 cards, set up a card table downtown, and do card tricks for people walking by, but then COVID hit and has stayed with us up to my 52nd.
I wanted to do something for someone today, but was
unsure what I could do.We reconfigured our garage a few days ago and were able to clear a bookshelf which I put on Craigslist for a few bucks. A young woman said she wanted it, but I'd have to drive it to her place, and with the holidays being so busy, I wasn't willing to make the delivery, especially for such a few dollars.
I told her I wasn't going to be able to help. Then, the next day I realized I could give it to her and deliver it on my birthday. I told her I'd drive it over without payment because it was going to be my birthday. She told me she was thankful and that we shared the same birthday.
"I love it when a plan comes together." -Hannibal (The A-Team)
#AprilRAOK
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- Posted by lewski711
- Jan 10, 2021
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
dotmatrix wrote: Oh LEWSKI! This made my day! Happy Birthday! And yeah 52 is a great number! *stomps, whistles and throws confetti!* ♥.
Horse-friend wrote: What lovely Idea...52 Card Deck...have you thought about doing it and making a YouTube Video? We all could admire your card tricks....
Balou wrote: What a beautiful way to celebrate your birthday! Happy Birthday to you!!! And this kindness may not have 52 on it but is just as well a great celebration (although, have you looked up how many miles you traveled or how long it took you? Maybe there it is .... and 😉)
pluto178 wrote: Ah bless x
Mish wrote: Happy Birthday, Santa! 😘🎅
lewski711 wrote: I considered doing it on YouTube Horse-friend, but it's not the same interacting with a person who gets to make decisions along the way, but here is an illusion I posted at the beginning of the pandemic for kids who couldn't have birthday parties (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW4NYVbqTw0&fbclid=IwAR0TgqLQ7Fx51dcb4KGNkDgsPwtW8tD0G7958sEYbX2wjr_3yL06qylBsJw).
DANCE wrote: How kind! Thank you for doing this for others
Novice50 wrote: You always find a way! Well done.
Rajni wrote: Your plan A failed but God gave you plan B with His prompts that your heart received well and your mind cooperated to carry it out. Happy birthday to you and the one who receives your books. You did a wonderful job.
