A Little 'Game of Good'

--by kcsmiles, posted Mar 24, 2012

For the last two and a half years I have been giving out Smile Cards whenever I find an opportunity.

I am sad to admit that my family and I are homeless, we live in a trailer which we were so kindly given by a family member. During this period, I have given out over 200 Smile Cards. I have always tried to find something kind to do, even when my husband lost his job and we were fighting to get by.

I have started giving out coupons for free food, plus money for people to get at least one meal, on me. I always put my coupon, gift and Smile Card in a envelope that says "For whoever finds this".

Once I left an envelope on someone's work truck and got back into our trailer. I just happened to look out at the bus later and I saw the guy open my envelope and find the gift. He read the card and then he looked around to see who had done this. I just smiled to myself, without being found out. I always leave my gifts where people will find them, but never see me do it - I like it to be anonymous.

Today I saw a car on the side of the highway with the hazard lights on. Further up the road, I saw a young couple walking beside the highway. I pulled over and asked them if they needed a ride to the next exit, after a second the guy said they could really use the ride. They said "thank you" when I dropped them off at the exit. I try to help others when I can, and sometimes no smile card is needed or given.

It's my little "game of good" and I really enjoy doing it and I hope to keep doing it!

Smiles and Blessings to all!

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Posted by kcsmiles
Mar 24, 2012
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Readers Comments

unknown wrote: you are not homeless, you are just houseless :) you are not poor, you are rich :) you are not jobless, your hands are full :) smiles together :):)

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Keep up the great work! Kindness will smile on you in unexpected ways I am sure of it! :)

princessliz wrote: So kind of you. [hugs]

neems wrote: You are living the gift economy. Keep it up!

Storme wrote: Hey, i just wanted to say, i read a story here yesterday about someone who found an envelope addressed "for whoever finds this". ;d

I've been inspired by these stories and i'm going to try out the envelope idea too.

Bright07 wrote: I'm so glad there are people like you in the world, to know that no matter what your circumstances you still do acts of kindess is truly inspiring :)

Baxter wrote: You are a true angel to give when you are down on your luck. I agree with the first comment from "unknown". You are not homeless or jobless. And you are overflowing with kindness! Bless you!

kcsmiles wrote: I am still at my gave of good-now i am up to about 400 cards given out.

The good news, we are no longer homeless and our lives have good better, but i am still giving!

Blessings to all of you!

kcsmiles wrote: I meant to say still at my game of good and things have gotten better.

sandra wrote: What an uplifting message your life story is. Even though you and your family are having troubles of your own, you take the time as well as the kind heart to think of others. Very warming to the spirit, and i assure you i will pray for you as well as your family. May the lord shine his light upon you just as you have upon others.

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