The Visits

Not that long ago, I had a friend from back home come to visit me and I had such a great time.  I can remember too being hospitalized and getting visitors.  In both cases, it meant the world to be that kindness brought folks to see me and bring with them great joy.  Even dropping by a nursing home and visiting strangers can brighten up someone's day!

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.

short message

Be Kind!

            (that's today's message - yes, it's short, but it doesn't always have to be long and detailed, right?)

Five years later

March 25, 2013 will always stand out in my mind.  One of the nicest, kindest, most loving people I have ever known - my mom, died that day.  I'll also remember the great kindness shown by the hospital staff.  There was a certain nurse's aide who had met Mom the day before, but who this day was working on a different ward.  During her lunch break she came to visit Mom and she gave her a sponge bath, changed her clothing and bedding, and rubbed lotion on her.  This dear lady was back on her own ward when Mom passed away a few hours later, but because of her, Mom left this life in a nice clean state.

Kind visit

I just received a kind surprise.  A dear friend whom I seldom see, is coming to my town for a few days!  How very nice of her.  We have lots of catching up and I just know we are going to have a great time!

Day of Happiness

Every March 20th since 2013, the International Day of Happiness (established by the United Nations) is observed.  How wonderful, huh?  Everyone deserves to be happy in life and that a day is set aside to focus on this gives us all hope.  Let us continue to show kindness and be nice to each other and work for a happier world!

Doughnut shop

This really cute Easter doughnut was being purchased by a police officer - he was really looking forward to it because he commented on the decorations with the eggs and the chocolate.  A little boy waiting with his mom said he wanted ne of those too.  Unfortunately there weren't any more.  No problem.  The cop asked the clerk to give the doughnut to the little boy instead of himself - he even paid for it.  After that, it was hard to tell who had the biggest smile, the little boy or the police officer.

Godspeed Stephen Hawking

"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. Where there's life, there's hope."  -Stephen Hawking (8 January 1942 - 14 March 2018)

I'll get him a card

The UPS man mentioned when making a delivery, that he would be retiring in April.  Immediately one of the women in the office made a notation on her calendar, and when he was out of hearing range she said, "I'm glad he told us.  I'll get him a card."  What a lovely example of kindness.

Not a lecture

Yesterday I mentioned my thoughts when I began this blog a couple of years ago and would I have enough to say.  One thing I am certain of - It has never been my intent for this to be a lecture.  When I share quotes by others and stories of kindness it is not to say this is how YOU should behave.  What I really want to say is this is how I think we ALL should behave.  I hope that by writing these words each morning, I will be inspired to be a better, kinder person.

How much is there?

I remember back in 2016 when I began writing this daily blog.  "Kindness huh?  Is that really what I want to write about?  Will I have something to say for long?  How much is there?"  Well I need not have worried.  The world always needs more kindness and so I will continue urging and hopefully making myself a bit kinder in the process.

of chocolate bunnies

The drugstore looks like Easter is tomorrow, when actually it isn't until April 1st.  I glanced at all the candy and now I am thinking of chocolate bunnies and those wonderful filled eggs.  Oh my!  Oh course a kind thing at this time of year is to buy a bag or two of those candies and leave them in the breakroom at work or surprise your friends and family with some treats!

Another command

I always tell folks that my mom would say March 4th is a command (march forth).  It's been nearly five years since Mom passed away, but I'm certain I will always remember this.   Cherish your memories everybody, and may we all march forth on March fourth and do kind things for one another!

Marching orders

So what kind of instructions do we have for the month of March?  Being kind to everyone of course!  With spring just around the corner (despite the huge amounts of snow on this first day of the month, kindness should be even easier!