. I was a newly qualified nurse and I had moved to a new country and was really feeling totally out of my depth on my first shift. Everything was different and I was scared and unsure. I’d been flung in at the deep end working in an A&E ward in a hospital that I’d…
. A few weeks ago we had a young lad come to our door. We are one of a few houses close to where his car was flashing the oil light. He asked if he could borrow some oil. We gave him what we had, which was probably only enough to get him to the…
. The other day I went to a Walmart that I usually don’t go to any more since I moved. As I walked up to the cash register, the lady said the usual hello and how are you. She looked slightly surprised when I answered, “Enjoying life. How are you?” She muttered fine. As she…
. The week before Christmas 2013, I shopped at a discount grocery store. While standing in line, I made small talk with the elderly woman in front. She shared how excited she was that her family was going to visit her and how fortunate she was that her Christmas bonus would be able to cover…
. I live in Oklahoma. The winters here can be brutal for the homeless living outside due to the high winds and frequent ice storms. About a week ago I noticed a man at our local Walmart with a sign that says “homeless please help”. I bought him a sandwich, chips, cookies, and a bottle…
Don’t give up, cuz tomorrow could be the best day of your life. This ‘graffiti’ was reported to me in the girls bathroom at the end of last year. Some graffiti is better than others. – Andrew, Principal George Waters Middle School. 😛
. Tonight I was the recipient of kindness. I went to Emergency with a severe gallstone attack and was placed in a chair (no beds) next to an older lady, who was having problems post-op (for cancer). Whilst there, I passed out from the pain, it was an odd feeling as I was fully aware of…
. I feel really blessed today to have been in a position to help a young mother. My own mother struggled financially to bring my brother and I up, and she paid for essential services such as gas and electricity for cooking, heating and light by way of a key that would have money placed…
. I was waiting my turn at the checkout in a shopping centre and I couldn’t help overhearing a young man’s conversation on his phone. He was nicely dressed and had a good look about him but it seemed he was having a hard time with money. He told the person on the phone he…
. 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…
This month of September, my mom is turning 80. My brother’s birthday is this month also. And my Dad’s birthday, on Sep 7, he will be spending in Heaven. I am performing a Random Act of Kindness every day for the month of September. On Sep 1, I placed a plaque with a lovely saying along…
. I did a good deed for someone else everyday this past week. I had actually made this a personal goal long long ago. I do something for someone else everyday! It may or may not be for someone I know or that know’s me. When winter comes, I gather coats and blankets for the…