Paying-Forward Our Blessings From Around The World

--by livelife01, posted Oct 3, 2010

There is a saying in India - "Jab bhagawaan dheta hai to chhapad phad ke dheta hai." Roughly translated it means, "When blessings come, they come in a downpour."

This is how I have been feeling since I have been the recipient of a series of tags - from multiple sources. First, I received an envelope with a beautiful hand-drawn image and inspiring message. Then another envelope, with a whole bunch of smile stickers. A day ago it was this huge box containing some cute stuffed dolls, plastic smile coins and smile balls and yet another inspiring note. And today it was yet another box from across the pond with a lovely photo frame and a wonderful note.

Not only have these gifts cheered me, my husband has also been having a great time opening them and being amazed at the thoughts behind them. He still has not been able to wipe the grin off his face!

Thank you all for inspiring me and tagging me with all these lovely things! Rest assured that I have already initiated the pay-it-forward. One of the bright stuffed dolls will be making its way to a little kid whose father is my husband's colleague. And a couple more kids will get the remaning gift items - along with a smile card.

Thank you for making our day brighter with these gifts, and the thoughts behind them. Even more important, thank you for being a part of our service journey.

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Posted by livelife01
Oct 3, 2010
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Readers Comments

Spoonerism wrote: Everyone loves receiving things in the mail! :-) and it's even more special when it's a kind gesture or even a stranger reaching out to you! Thanks for paying it forward!

bookworm58 wrote: God has made us all earth angels at one time or another. I like to do special things for people every week at least lonce. I know how special i feel when someone does somthing nice for me. I like to do the same once in a while too. Its a blessing indeed.

KristinP wrote: This is a nice story. So, good to read about warm, giving people who do things just to make another smile! Great plan for paying it forward! Keep smiling!

iferlamb wrote: woo hoo!!! sounds like tons of fun!!
smiles...

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is great! I love seeing HO friends tagging each other. What a blessing that you are paying them forward too! :)

trueblue wrote: God has many earth Angels..xx

unknown wrote: If we can tag all from the planet :)

sonrisa wrote: How cool to hear about this mass tag you've received! And of course wonderful to hear how you're already paying it forward :)

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