My Kindness Mentor

--by brighteyes, posted Sep 23, 2007

We are invited to a family gathering during our visit in CA (including my Mom) at my My Sister-in-law, D's home. She had decided to host a BBQ in honor of our visit.

She instructed us not to bring anything except ourselves. We, of course, brought a big box of speciality chocolates to share with the group. (Mom taught me never to visit anyone empty handed).

There were huge steaks, pork loins, homemade potato salad, fresh berries, apple pie a la mode and more! Quite a spread.

I tried to assist her in the kitchen but she wanted me to go back to join the group and catch up. I noticed how hard she and her hubby were working to feed the group. They could not spend as much time as her siblings and parents chatting with us. They were too busy cooking, serving and cleaning up.

Early the next day, my Mom grabbed her car keys stating, "Come on!". We were off to the florist. She had decided we would send flowers to thank D and her family in a special way for going out of her way for us all.

I picked out a bright arrangement in a blue glass vase (her favorite color) . We also purchased separate thank you cards to jot our thanks and let her know how much we appreciated her coordinating and hosting the BBQ.

There was a message blinking on Mom's phone later that day from D saying what a surprise the wonderful flowers were, thanking us and saying they were not necessary but she was so touched and they made her day! We could hear the joy in her voice. We played the message again, both smiled and hugged.

The BBQ Bouquet touched many hearts that day: D's, her family and ours too. My Mom is my Kindness Mentor and we had fun during my visit practicing RAOK together and swamping ideas.

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Posted by brighteyes
Sep 23, 2007
Comments (11)

Readers Comments

doright wrote: reminds me alot of my own extended family outings.

senga988 wrote: Thanks for sharing with us. It has definately made me realise what to do next time I am in a similar situation. God bless you for your kindness.

moxie wrote: grate story! i wish all the people in the world are like that!

glenii wrote: It's always nice to receive things like that when you least expect it.
And it's even nicer to know you made someone happy.
=)

Alraisi wrote: Nice thing. Keep It Up...!!!
Alraisi...

bhappy wrote: So kind and thoughtful of you and your mom. Its feels good to be appreciated and those flowers brightened her day. Bless You.. Becki

afriendlysmile wrote: Hi Brighteyes

Just like to echo everything Becki says, it keeps the love and kindness circle flowing.

Afriendlysmile :)

AURELIA wrote: It's so nice that you had a nice visit and were able to show D, in such a beautiful way, how much you appreciated her efforts. Remembering to thanks someone for going the extra mile is important. Thanks for the inspiration. :)~Aurelia

JuneBug wrote: I try to bring a house warming gift to the bbques and reunions. Last one I made, I crocheted a dish towel, wash rag, and potholder and assembled it into a doll. It was a pattern I found on line and came with a poem which is quite catchy. I got requests from others to make them one. I have to admit I haven't done that yet, but , hey, Christmas will be here before we know it....

Shannanigans wrote: I bet those flowers made all that hard work worth the energy! What a nice gesture

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