A simple, one minute phone call made my day.
At the soup kitchen that we help at, there is an older gentleman there who works on our weekend doing the drinks. He has many health issues as well as emotional issues, and I will admit that at first, it made me feel uncomfortable working with him.
As the years have gone by (about 13 now), I have gained an appreciation for this gentleman. He has shown me he is thoughtful, a great person, and a good Christian example. I believe his heart is in the right place; something that is so important.
This evening, he called to wish us a nice vacation, as he must have remembered that we would not be there on our usual week this month (which is actually the day we return.) We only see him one Saturday a month, so I thought it was pretty incredible that he remembered during the month, thought about us, and then took the time to call us.
If one of our kids happen to not be there helping a particular week, he will take a minute to ask about them. He still struggles remembering their names, but that is just fine.
This gentleman will also call us with a simple “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Thanksgiving” wish. What a great example of reaching out to brighten someone’s day.
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His one minute phone call made me feel special. It really doesn’t take much time to make a difference in someone’s life. The simple things in life can be such a blessing!
Are there ways you can make a difference for another? Maybe a simple phone call to tell your hairdresser you liked how she blended your hair color, a short message to let someone know you are praying for them, or stopping by to drop off some cookies for your mechanic? Be creative and see what works for you!
“Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” Philippians 2:4
Wahoo! I am the first to comment. 🙂 Gee, I know someone that leaves cookies and chocolates for mechanics, mail persons, newspaper deliverers, neighbors… Gee, it is the lovely author of this article!
Awesome!
This is awesome!! and leaving stings for mail persons, delivery persons – that is wonderful!!
such a simple gesture can and does make all the difference in the world!!
thanks for spreadingJOY!
You are so right, Marie! Those little things can mean so much to someone. Blessings!
There are so many little gestures that we can do that would take only a small amount of time out of our day but sadly we may even have good intentions but so often fail to follow through.
I know I have often spoken of someone very lovingly simply because I experienced a kind thought from them.
Yes, Sandra, the little things can only take a few seconds but are so treasured by the receiver. And, it is great that you appreciate those little things too! Thanks for reading…Blessings to you!
Sometimes it truly is the little things that count the most! #bloggercaregroup
Amen, Dee! I agree totally! Thanks for reading.
I guess you have been doing these “little acts of kindness” for a long time!! You have rubbed off on me as I just left a box of special candies on the door of a sweet elderly lady who always rides down the street on her motorized wheelchair….we chat about life and she ALWAYS tells me she LOVES ME when we say Goodbye 🙂 She blesses my day and probably doesn’t even know it!
Thanks for your kind words, Carol, and for sharing your special way of spreading kindness! You made my heart smile too. 🙂 Yes, we do end up being the ones blessed when we reach out to spread kindness to others! God is good!