Asking For Smiles When They Were in Short Supply

--by bgrubb7845, posted Sep 15, 2010

When I first heard about smile cards I contacted HelpOthers.org to try and get some . You see, I worked for a company that was closing down and we were all about to be laid off. Smiles were in short supply.

When I received the cards (they also sent me kindness coins and smile dolls) I had so much fun leaving them on my co-workers desks when they weren't looking.

I also made a point of giving one to the leadership of the site we worked at. They had had an especially tough time, having to let us all go.

I know that these anonymous gifts helped because I heard the buzz from everyone trying to figure out where they came from!

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Posted by bgrubb7845
Sep 15, 2010
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Aurelia wrote: Grrreat!!!! I love it! I am so sorry that you are losing your job, but happy to hear that you reached out to your coworkers and tried to make them smile. It's great that Helpothers sent you cards and things to share! I hope you become a regular on the site. :)
Smiles Are Contagious :0) Aurelia

unknown wrote: Lovely ... not holding grudges but offering grace everywhere ... beautiful :)bgrubb :)

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: What a wonderful thing for you to do! It is always tough when a company is closing. What a blessing to them that you care to try to ease their minds, if only for a day. There are many special people here, and you are certainly one of them! Keep up the great work!

bedoman wrote: wish you peace harmony laughter and love

JuneBug wrote: You are so thoughtful to think of others in a time when one might just think about themselves....Good for you!!! :)

Sydney wrote: What a great way of making what could have been a really difficult time for people much more positive! It is really amazing that during this time that must have been really stressful to you were ordering smile cards and thinking about ways to make people smile!

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