Grateful thanks for a kind welcome
On Monday, October 24th, our Hereios just might be caught in a Random Acts of Kindness (R.A.O.K.).
We became aware of the cause of Amy, who is making a medical appeal. I thought I would offer two acts of kindness today – the first being to mention Amy and her video, and the second to return a kindness extended to me a few weeks ago.
When I was a little girl the people in the United States were “on the move”. It was just after WWII – yes, I’m a Baby Boomer – and people were trying to get their lives back in order and re-start. It was a custom when someone moved into the neighborhood to arrive on their doorstep with food, in order to help while the family was so busy unpacking. Then, a bit later, a second visit was in order, with some kind of a little “housewarming” gift. These visits were helpful to the newcomers in the obvious ways, but it also gave them an introduction to someone willing to help with questions about the neighborhood, etc. I think it provided the givers an opportunity to also give the newcomers the onceover. :-)
I have moved 16 times as an adult – and that doesn’t count college. When I moved to the City of Vallejo this summer it was the first time anyone paid a welcoming call. With a pumpkin pie. And then that neighbor followed up with a little housewarming gift of an ivy cutting. I was so touched by that. I bought this little gift in return – and I had to take a 3-second snapshot because I saw her out in the yard. She hasn’t been well and I wanted to get it down to her right away so as not to bother her later.
So that’s the story of this poor shot of a box of cookies.
And, here is the link to Amy’s video. Amy is trying to raise awareness of how kidney donations can be made, and hoping that her wishes might come true:
www.flickr.com/photos/38554370@N03/29468654433/
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Grateful thanks for a kind welcome
On Monday, October 24th, our Hereios just might be caught in a Random Acts of Kindness (R.A.O.K.).
We became aware of the cause of Amy, who is making a medical appeal. I thought I would offer two acts of kindness today – the first being to mention Amy and her video, and the second to return a kindness extended to me a few weeks ago.
When I was a little girl the people in the United States were “on the move”. It was just after WWII – yes, I’m a Baby Boomer – and people were trying to get their lives back in order and re-start. It was a custom when someone moved into the neighborhood to arrive on their doorstep with food, in order to help while the family was so busy unpacking. Then, a bit later, a second visit was in order, with some kind of a little “housewarming” gift. These visits were helpful to the newcomers in the obvious ways, but it also gave them an introduction to someone willing to help with questions about the neighborhood, etc. I think it provided the givers an opportunity to also give the newcomers the onceover. :-)
I have moved 16 times as an adult – and that doesn’t count college. When I moved to the City of Vallejo this summer it was the first time anyone paid a welcoming call. With a pumpkin pie. And then that neighbor followed up with a little housewarming gift of an ivy cutting. I was so touched by that. I bought this little gift in return – and I had to take a 3-second snapshot because I saw her out in the yard. She hasn’t been well and I wanted to get it down to her right away so as not to bother her later.
So that’s the story of this poor shot of a box of cookies.
And, here is the link to Amy’s video. Amy is trying to raise awareness of how kidney donations can be made, and hoping that her wishes might come true:
www.flickr.com/photos/38554370@N03/29468654433/
Need inspiration for your 365? Do yourself a kindness – join We’re Here!