When I was homeless, it was a very scary hard life. I never asked for anything, but loads of people gave me things. They gave me money, trainers, bedding and hot food with sweet drinks and water, and kindness. I did get the horrible ones who spat, swore and were damned right aggressive. I fell…
. A simple and lovely act of kindness today. I was walking into the Mall and saw an elderly gentleman come up to meet an elderly lady. They kissed somewhat passionately, and then again, then smiled at each other and kissed again. As I walked in I walked up to them and told them “You…
. While we were vacationing in Seattle, my husband dressed in ragged old clothes and flip flops, and put 50 rolled up dollar bills in his pocket. He walked around town late at night asking people if they had a dollar to spare for someone less fortunate than themselves. Most people looked him up and down,…
. We have these friends, Kerry and Marc, and I have to say that on several occasions they have come to the aid of our family with no questions asked, and now Kerry is sharing her wonderful energy through Reiki on myself. My husband who is FIFO and has experienced the love and support from…
. The holidays are coming around again. When my daughter was approaching her first Christmas I decided she had too many toys. Not wanting to throw them away, she and I sorted through and decided what we would keep and what we would donate. I didn’t know what I was starting! When her younger sister…
. I went to my local grocery store and there was a man asking for change so he could get breakfast. I searched in my purse to find a dollar to give him, and I knew I had dollars because I had gotten change before going to the store. I searched and searched, but I…
At Easter in Byron Bay on a bus headed for a blues festival, I saw an elderly driver who had been shuttling thousands back and forth all day. This man made a point of welcoming each passenger and handed out Easter eggs to all the kids, and when he heard an overseas accent, he also…
. I went to watch my daughter’s cross country team at an invitational meet. There were several food trucks at the event. As I waited in line, I overheard one young athlete express dismay that she hadn’t brought enough money – I turned and offered to cover the amount she was short. It was only…
. I remember when my children were young. I was struggling with so many issues. No partner. No family. I had split with their dad and my kids were 2.5 years and 6 months old. He took the car so I had to walk miles to the supermarket. It was raining and my daughter was…
. A stranger once comforted me at a school recital for our children. My son, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, was on stage and acting up, which had everyone’s attention and many whispers were heard all around me about “that kid”. I quietly left the auditorium and wept outside the doors, praying for God to settle him…
. On a long road trip, my husband and I got into a bad fight. We stopped for gas and I went in to get a cup of coffee. I was shaken up and distracted so I ended up spilling to coffee all over the counter, even soaking a bunch of sugar packets with coffee….
Yes, it was actually Robin Williams. I was 16 sitting in L.A.X. waiting to fly back to Palm Beach. I was at a very troubled time in my youth. I was not a good kid. As I sat there staring at my walkman, listening to Candelbox in one ear, some man said to me in my other, “ya…