A Smile In A Pocket

--by lmil1954, posted Apr 27, 2008

I received my first pack of smile cards not long ago. I had bought some clothes for my granddaughter for her birthday and one pair of capris I got for her was too small. A short time later, she gave them back to me.

There happens to be an adorable young girl in my church whom I thought would be a good fit for these capris. So, I put a smile card in the pocket (sticking out a little), folded the capris up, put them into a bag, and wrote her name on the pant's tag so she could see it through the bag. I brought it into church inside a white bag so no one could see what I was carrying because I wanted it to be anonymous.

During "Meet & Greet" while everyone was walking around greeting each other, I took the plastic bag out of the white bag and snuck it over to where she sits. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw her expression when we sat back down. She and her Mom had a look of wonder as they were holding the bag. This gets better.

Later that afternoon there was a gathering at the home of a friend. The young lady and her parents were there and she was wearing the capris which were a PERFECT fit. I heard her Mom say to someone else, "I don't know who did it, but it had to be someone who knew her really well. They're perfect! It was so nice and the fact that they had been left anonymously really made it sweet." I kept my giggle in my heart. I got the idea of remaining anonymous from this website. Thanks!

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Posted by lmil1954
Apr 27, 2008
Comments (11)

Readers Comments

mermangel wrote: GREAT IDEA! I just had my son try on a coat that he received in a large box of hand me downs from a family friend that are in beautiful condition. It didn't fit...great idea to gift it anonymously to someone in the community that could use it. I think I will contact the guidance counselor at my son's school to see if there is a family that can benefit from passing these things on...anonymously of course!

makesomeonesmile wrote: That is great, good for you. Keep up the great work!

lOVEBUG wrote: Schools are a great place to start, some of the children have teachers who know more about them then their parents. God always blesses those who give, especially anonymously. Have a blessed Christmas.

JuneBug wrote: We are not suppose to let the left hand know what the right hand is doing[I believe that's how it goes!] You did what God says to do and what a blessing you recieved as well!

lorichelle wrote: What a neat idea! As my children have been growing, I find that I have the same problem. By the time they get to wear something new, it's too small. Thanks for the story, I believe I will try this!

jojomcb wrote: great idea. how special that little girl must have felt.

brighteyes wrote: AAWWWW..love the story and was cool that they fit and you were the kindness giver AND got to see the happy results of your RAOK!

retrogal wrote: What a wonderful idea -- instead your grandaughter just sticking them in a drawer or you returning them to the store, another young lady also benefits from your generosity. Thank you.

lovbitz1290 wrote: wow that was such a good story i do things like that a lot but i make cards and put them on techers desks i think that brighterns up their day just a little but it makes me feel good for at least trying to do good even if their days going fine its always nice to have someone let you knonw how special they are

All4Him wrote: That was such a wonderful act of kindness. Thank you for the comment to my story nad the karma points, you really brightened my day. And I am sure you made a huge difference for that girl. She will probably always remember that day.

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