Sowing A Kindness Seed For Two College Students

--by erinvictoria, posted May 8, 2011

My son had come home from college for the weekend. It was a lovely time. No stress, unlike some weekends :-) His friend was going to drive him back to college.

I had a valentine card for my son, and inside I put a note to get good grades, make wise choices and that I love him. I put a couple pieces of candy and some silly stickers along with some spending money. The most important part? I paper clipped 5 smile cards to the cash.

I also gave his friend an enevelope. Inside was a note to drive carefully as he had precious cargo in his vehicle :-) and I thanked him for driving my son back (saved me a trip!) I also included a couple pieces of candy and some cash for gas money. I also paper clipped 5 smile cards to his cash.

I am looking forward to the next weekend my son comes home. I am going to ask both boys what they did with the smile cards. If the answer is "nothing" I will be on a mission to change that. I will take them out to lunch, and we will discuss kindness. Afterward I know that they will be able to think of a way they can make the world a kinder place, one small action at a time. I hope that when I ask them what they did with the cards they will have stories of things they did...but I'm not holding my breath just yet :-)

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Posted by erinvictoria
May 8, 2011
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oldgirl wrote: I hope your kindness is carried on by your son and his friend erinvictoria. You are setting a great example for both young men and i am sure that even if they have not done a lot so far, taking them to lunch and talking about kindness will reinforce the message.

Good luck with your mission erinvictoria.

Bluebell wrote: Thank you for spreading kindness and good luck on your mission of making this world a better one. Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles, Bluebell

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: I am sure your kindness made more of an impression than you know or even than they will admit. Bless you for taking the time! :)

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