Doing Something Good for 40 Days

--by Aurelia, posted Sep 4, 2008

Usually for Lent, I give up chocolate or coffee or something like that. This year, I decided that instead of giving something up, I would do something good each day for the 40 days of Lent. I came up with an idea someone once mentioned on this website.

I bought two boxes of note cards and each day I am sending a card through "Snail Mail" to someone with a little quote and a short story in it along with a SMILE CARD.

I come in contact with many parents at my job (I work at a school) and lots of them could surely use some encouragement and kind words. I hope this puts some smiles on their faces.

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Posted by Aurelia
Sep 4, 2008
Comments (13)

Readers Comments

onefish2fish wrote: What a wonderful idea. You are always so thoughtful!

Bluebell wrote: Aurelia, that's a fantastic idea! Thanks.

cabbage wrote: Aurelia,
What a thoughtful idea! Thanks for sharing.
Love,
Cabbage

JuneBug wrote: Of course you will spread smiles for miles...That's just the way you are....:}

MINtyfresh353 wrote: WHAT A GREAT IDEA! OMG...I LOVE THIS! mind if I take it as well and run with it? My favorite part is that...instead of giving up something for lent...why not help others in the same spirit?

lOVEBUG wrote: I have to agree with Minyfres353, it is not a matter of giving up, it is a matter of joining in. You always bring a smile to my face. And I do thank God for you.

sanserif wrote: Dear Aurelia, what a marvelllous thought! You are just getting better! Love you. :-)

sabrina wrote: Someday all those smiles are coming back to u. It defly will lift up their spirits to c ur cards. Cheers

makesomeonesmile wrote: That is great! I'm sure it will mean a lot to those who receive them. Thanks for caring!

lmil1954 wrote: My dear friend Aurelia, what a wonderful way to go through this season! You are a gem to be treasured! Linda:)

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