Today, December 14, 2013, marks the one year anniversary of the terrible tragedy that took the lives of 26 students and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Like so many people in our nation, my heart grieved with a heaviness I could hardly bear. I felt compelled to do something, anything, to… Continue reading #26Acts Revisited – A Year of Kindness for Sandy Hook Elementary
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Random Act of Kindness #26 of #26acts – Give and It Will Be Given
This morning as I sat listening to the sermon at Cool Spring Baptist Church, something Pastor Brad was saying struck a chord in my heart. He was quoting Luke 6:37 - 38, talking about how God commands us to give and how when you do, it will be given back to you. How nothing we… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #26 of #26acts – Give and It Will Be Given
Random Act of Kindness #25 of #26 Acts – Birthday Joy
My best friend and I have birthdays only 10 days apart. We have often joked over the course of our 20+ year friendship that our birthday season begins in September and ends in August the following year... because some years it takes us that long to carve out time to get together and celebrate! (Seriously!)… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #25 of #26 Acts – Birthday Joy
Random Act of Kindness #24 of #26acts – Sharing Pics
For those who know me in real life, it's no surprise that I'm a photo freak. I take photos of EVERYTHING! In fact, years before digital photo albums became available, I used to be a Creative Memories consultant, teaching others how to safely preserve and share their photographic memories for generations to come. I have… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #24 of #26acts – Sharing Pics
Random Act of Kindness #23 of #26acts – Birthday Cake Barista
As a continuation of the previous post, I was at Starbucks getting a few moments of peace from a crazy hectic day (which just happened to also be my 41st birthday). I used my registered Starbucks gift card to receive a free drink of my choice (God bless the person who decided salt, caramel, and coffee… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #23 of #26acts – Birthday Cake Barista
Random Act of Kindness #22 of #26acts – Kindness to Animals
It's interesting how many acts of kindness I've witnessed by others the past few weeks. Maybe my Pollyanna glasses are always on, I'm not sure, but it always makes my heart so happy to see others being NICE with no expectation of personal reward or financial gain. Last week as I was dropping my husband… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #22 of #26acts – Kindness to Animals
Random Act of Kindness #19 of #26acts – Bubbles and Glo Sticks
How do you like to celebrate the 4th of July? Do you go to a cookout? Plan a day at the pool? Spend time with friends and family? We do different things each year to celebrate the national holiday, but one thing we always try to do is watch the fireworks. I love being out… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #19 of #26acts – Bubbles and Glo Sticks
Random Act of Kindness #16 of #26acts – Discounts for Diners
Last Friday was the official "last day of school" for teachers. WOW! Another school year done, time for summer break. As I was packing up my belongings for the two month hiatus, I thought again of the students and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I recently read that their district has plans to demolish… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #16 of #26acts – Discounts for Diners
Random Act of Kindness #14 of #26acts- A Heart for Oklahoma
This week, I was delighted to participate in a Random Act of Kindness to benefit "A Heart for Oklahoma", a church based mission to bring supplies to those suffering from the effects of last week's tornado. What made this RAK especially close to my heart is that it was organized and led by one of my high school… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #14 of #26acts- A Heart for Oklahoma
Random Act of Kindness #13 of #26acts – Flowers and Babies
Today as I was waiting in line at Kroger to purchase flowers for my nieces' dance recital, the gal waiting behind me struck up a conversation. It always amazes me how different people are in this world. Some individuals won't even make eye contact with a stranger, much less speak to them. Others, like myself, think nothing… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #13 of #26acts – Flowers and Babies
