Wrapped In Kindness

--by AURELIA, posted Jun 24, 2013

Yesterday, I attended an outdoor graduation ceremony.
It was uncharacteristically windy and cold. Since I'm local to the area where the ceremony was held, I had plenty of scarves, hats, gloves available, and I brought them to the graduation to share with my family.

During the ceremony, I heard a little boy who looked about four years old complaining that he was so cold. You see, they were from out of town and thought the weather was going to be much warmer down South. And actually, it usually is a lot warmer... just not yesterday.

I had an extra scarf draped over my legs, and I immediately took it and handed it to the Mom to wrap around her son. She took it, and said she'd give it back at the end of the ceremony. The little guy was quiet and content after she wrapped that scarf around his neck and face. :)

Later, when it was time to leave, the mother found me and handed the scarf back to me. I told her to keep it and to pay it forward with another act of kindness someday.

She looked at me for a moment. Then broke into a smile as she answered, "Yes, oh yes, I will do just that." :)

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Posted by AURELIA
Jun 24, 2013
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Readers Comments

denisemj wrote: Hi Aurelia - What type of graduation? I think this is so Lovely that you went prepared to Spread Kindness to family & strangers. You were an Angel to that mom and her son. Thank you for caring and sharing! Smiles :):)

deactivated wrote: So kind and lovely of you aurey,thanks for sharing:),have a great time.

Bluxess wrote: Spreading warmth and kindness in one single package !! I am sure the boy was listening intently ... Leaving a side of kindness in the heart of a child is lovely :-) Warm hugs.

Mish wrote: That is beautiful Aurelia! ((HUGS)))

jsmc10 wrote: How wonderful of you :) im sure that this made their day aswell :)

Dobby wrote: What a win-win you gave to everyone: boy got to be warm, you got to do an act of kindness, and EVERYONE got peace (esp. the mom) as the boy got quiet! :-)

kidzfirst wrote: I'm so happy she kept the scarf and considered your words of paying it foward - she got what you were saying - yeah! Your bit of kindness helped everyone enjoy the ceremony that much more!

AURELIA wrote: USMC ... Marines! 12 weeks of Bootcamp! He did great and lost 25 pounds...gained lots of muscle. He also became full of respect and pride! :0) I was so thrilled to attend and be part of the excitement!

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is awesome! You are so kind, always out there spreading smiles. I bet she will pay it forward too based on the great example you set! :)

Alraisi wrote: That is so beautiful. ~Aurelia, you inspire me and everyone with all the wonderful things you do. God Bless You and keep it up! :)

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