there is something about Sunday

Would you like a ride to church?  We're having a barbecue this afternoon and we'd love to have you join us.  How lovely the weather is!  We gathered these flowers from our garden, and we hope you enjoy them.  Mom spent yesterday baking and she wants you to have this fresh loaf of bread.  There is something about Sunday that just invites kind behavior.  How lovely!

From Mother Teresa

I love these words from Mother Teresa: "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."

teaching

Teaching others to do things can be very kind and helpful! Teaching someone to read, for example, is a gift that will last forever. Perhaps tutoring a student, spending more time with your own kids or grandkids, offering to read at a children's library, or volunteering as a helper at an after-school program. Senior citizens often can use a hand learning things too, especially new technology.  A helping hand and the sharing of our knowledge and experience is always a kind thing.

I've got your back

It's during the worst times of your life that you'll get to see the true colors of the people who say they care about you. If you say to someone "I've got your back," mean it!

Keep those cards and letters coming

Keep those cards and letters coming in.  It was a long time ago when Loretta Lynn sang those words in a song and Dean Martin said them at the end of his television show.  It has been said by many folks over the years.  I was thinking of them though because I really want to invite you all to respond.  You don't have to write a letter or even a card.  Below there is a comments section and a word or two there would be most kind.  Let me know what you think about this blog.  Tell me a story of kindness that you witnessed or were a part of.  Make suggestions.  It really would be of great help.

Eight Dolly Parton Quotes

It was decided that 9/25 should be Dolly Parton Day, and so in celebration of her life, here are eight quotes from her: 1)“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” 2)“Find out who you are. And do it on purpose.” 3)“If you see someone without a smile today, give ‘em yours.” 4)“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” 5)“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.” 6)“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” 7)“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” 8)“When someone shows you their true colors, believe them.”

fall kindness

Now that fall is here, are there any special things we can do at this time of year to show kindness.  Pumpkin spice is probably involved, right?  Seriously.  I'd love to hear some fall kindness ideas from you!