This year, instead of birthday presents, dinners, etc, my husband and I decided to pool our resources and request acts of kindness, compassion and generosity be done on our behalf.
We aimed for one kind deed for each year of our lives. I'm turning 42 and he's turning 41 this month so that adds up to 83 acts of kindness!
We sent out an email today requesting this gift, and posted it on Facebook. So far the response has been fantastic!
We've asked people to share what they did so we can inspire others with the stories.
My favorite so far involves my girlfriend's 12 year old daughter who got so inspired that she's currently brainstorming things she can do to be kind and generous.
My favorite so far involves my girlfriend's 12 year old daughter who got so inspired that she's currently brainstorming things she can do to be kind and generous.
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- Posted by magicmuffin
- Apr 6, 2013
- Comments (19)
Readers Comments
jsmc10 wrote: oh how fantastic! Such a wonderful and selfless idea! Thanks for sharing :)
FairyBubbles wrote: magicmuffin, you and your husband are truly awesome. That really is a magical birthday present. (((HUG)))
princessliz wrote: Happy Birthday!:D
Thanks for sharing your compassion and wonderful idea with the world in the way that you did :)
Thanks for sharing your compassion and wonderful idea with the world in the way that you did :)
Mish wrote: Now that is one truly WONDERFUL idea!!! :) HUGS
denisemj wrote: I love this idea! Happy Birthday :)
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: What a great way to spend a birthday and send many gifts out into the world. Happy Birthday to you both! :)
hasifa wrote: Happy birthday to you both. What a great idea. So generous of you guys.
May you have many more birthdays together.
May you have many more birthdays together.
navymom wrote: That is a great idea. I'll do the same thing however
My acts of kindness will be 57. Thank you for the
Idea.
My acts of kindness will be 57. Thank you for the
Idea.
Wolfskin2000 wrote: I love this idea and am really happy about the great responses! Thank you for sharing this inspiring idea with us all.
Oh, and if at all possible, please keep us posted about the deeds of kindness performed in your birthday-honors!
Oh, and if at all possible, please keep us posted about the deeds of kindness performed in your birthday-honors!
DaVinci PHARAOH wrote: Veri pleasant & kind. Nb. : kindness, and courtesy, are infectious. Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can read.
