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Tag Archives: love one another
He Created a Legacy of Beauty
“Mom, I know I am going to be leaving soon when I graduate from college. I have seen the way you light up whenever we give you flowers. I would like to create flower beds for you.” My son Alex and I stood by the lamp post in our front yard as we chatted.
He continued, “You could pick out the flowers you want but in addition to seasonal flowers, we can also plant perennials so they will come up year after year.” His excitement grew as we talked. I looked around. The trees had begun to bud and the soft green of early spring reassured us that winter had gone. It was indeed time to think about spring time planting.
Posted in Beauty, Beauty in Character, Beauty Surprises, Joy of Life
Tagged Be kind, change lives, each kindness matters, healthy relationships, Kindness, kindness matters, love one another, make a difference, random acts of kindness
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Each Kindness Matters and Changes Lives
“Hi Mrs. Gibson,” a couple of sixth grade girls waved at me as I walked down the hall. I had an assignment as a substitute teacher for 6th grade science.
“What are you guys doing? Are you having a party?” I noticed all the kids in the classroom over lunch.
“No, we’re part of the kindness squad.”
“Kindness squad? What is the kindness squad?”
“We do kind things. We have two groups. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we do different kindness projects.” They pointed to the classroom.
“That sounds awesome! What kind of kind things do you do?”
Posted in Beauty in Character, Kindness, School Stories
Tagged Be kind, change lives, each kindness matters, healthy relationships, Kindness, kindness matters, love one another, make a difference, random acts of kindness
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Everyday Hero in a Safety Vest
What is going on? Oh, no, we’ve lost electricity. I wonder how long it will be off? I had tried the kitchen lights, then the bathroom lights and then the living room.
I had been procrastinating. I need to work on some of the tedious parts of getting my book ready for publication. After working hard all week as a guest (substitute) teacher, all I wanted to on a Saturday is relax. But I also wanted to get the book done.
Now, this could be another obstacle.
I wanted to go to the neighbors to find out if they had lost electricity. I jumped in the shower, got dressed and went outside.
Posted in Everybody Wins, Everyday Heroes
Tagged Be kind, gratitude, keys to success, love one another, Serving others
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Everyday Hero ~ An Act of Kindness
“I didn’t even think to bring in my umbrella. I don’t know how we’re going to get to the car without getting drenched.” I lamented to John, my ten-year-old grandson.
“The wind is blowing hard too.” He observed as we stood at the glass doors gazing at the pouring rain after church last Sunday. Additionally, water rushed down the street gutter. It would be impossible to get to the parking lot on the other side without getting your shoes soaking wet.
I opened the door and mentioned our dilemma to Darryl, one of our deacons, “Do you know if someone has an umbrella? I don’t know how we’re going to get to the car.”
Posted in Caring for Others, Change the World, Helping Someone
Tagged Be kind, good deeds, Kindness, love one another, random acts of kindness, servant heart
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Hard Things Are Worth It
I’m enjoying hanging out at our charming Broadway Cafe. I am writing my stories and working on my book,”The Gift of Writing: 10 Ways to Share Your Heart.”
I’m drinking iced tea, caffeine free red rooibos, vanilla and almonds bits. Delicious!
I asked a young woman sitting behind me to take this photo. I found out she’s a camp counselor at New Life Ranch for the summer. She’s going to a university in Texas studying mechanical engineering. She wants to go overseas to help underdeveloped nations with their engineering issues. 
Posted in Caring for Others, Change the World, Do Hard Things, Dreams - pursue your dreams, Write Your Story NOW ~ My stories
Tagged Do hard things, love one another, perseverance, random acts of kindness
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Into the Jungle ~ A Tribute to My Dad, A Man of Courage
I can still see the picture in my mind of my dad seated on a “kapoi,” the carrier four Africans transported him on into the jungles of Africa. He did not have the stamina the 
Africans did to walk for three days. The sweat gathered under his helmet and ours as we swatted the never-ending flies.
Mom tucked several loaves of fresh-baked banana bread into his belongings because banana bread kept longer than most food items. I caught a whiff of the aroma and I looked forward to fresh slices of the tasty treat later.
Posted in Father - Good Father Examples, God's Love, Keys to Success, Life's Challenges, Overcoming Fear
Tagged courage, Father God, God the Father, God's love, Love, love one another, overcoming fear
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