A simple act of kindness to a person
we don't know may plant a seed of
friendship that will always grow.
If we think about the person that we meet along our
way, our actions may help change a life someday.
That person may not remember what we've done nor what
we've said but he/she will remember how we make
that person feel. Let us learn from following
inspiring story written by Julie A. Manhan.
There
once was a
little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it
was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his
suitcase with cupcakes, several cans of root beer and started
on his
journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he saw an elderly woman. She was
sitting on a park bench watching the pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to
take a drink from his root beer when he noticed the lady looked hungry so he
offered her a cupcake. She gratefully accepted and smiled at him.
Her smile was so wonderful that he wanted to see it again, so he offered a
root beer as well. Once again she smiled at him. The boy was delighted!
They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling without saying a word.
As it began to grow dark, the boy realized how tired he was and wanted to go
home. He got up to leave but before he had gone no more than a few steps, he
turned around and ran back to the old woman, giving her a big hug. She gave
him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy arrived home his Mother was surprised by the look of joy on his
face. She asked, "What has made you so happy today?" He replied,
"I had lunch with God." Before his mother could respond he added,
"You know what? She's got the most beautiful smile in the whole
world!"
Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home. Her
son was stunned by the look of peace on her face. He asked, "Mother,
what has made you so happy today?" She replied, "I ate cupcakes in
the park with God." And before her son could reply, she added,
"You know, he is much younger than I expected."
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a
listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring; all of
which have the potential to turn a life around.
People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Take no one for granted and embrace all equally with joy!
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A
smile is the welcome mat at the door of kindness.
Look for someone who makes you smile, because sometimes it only
takes a smile to brighten up a very dark day. |
Tim |