Act of Kindness 3.25.11

Again this week I am joing Kate and writing about a random act of kindness.

Mine may seem very little to you, but to me it was huge. It was huge because it came from Ryan. Ryan is my oldest. Ryan is 14. 14 is a teenager. I know you remember what it was like to be a teenager. Teenagers aren't always nice.

Ryan is a great kid. He isn't perfect by any means, but in the grand scheme of things, he is a great kid. He's been on spring break this week and so I took a few days off to spend time with him and the littles.

It was like pulling teeth, but I was able to get him out of the house with me and his siblings for an afternoon at the largest mall in America. I was so happy that I 'forced' him to come as we really had a good time and he was a huge help. He always made sure that Joe was holding his hand, or holding Teaghan so I could go to the salad bar, or the biggest - holding the door for us and strangers. And he just does it so naturally. Such a big heart.

Ryan and his Papa



What about you? Have you seen any random acts of kindness this week? Want to join in?

Act of Kindness - 3.18.11

I am joining up with Kate to reflect on the Lenten season in a new light. In the light of kindness to others. Kate's request is that we document an act of kindness that we have witnessed or taken part in.

This week has been full of international acts of kindness in the after effects of the quake/tsunami/nuclear reactor situation in Japan. Watching that country pull together and hold each other up has been amazing. There have been no reports of looting or taking advantage of one's neighbor. This impresses me to no end. And then of course you have so many countries pulling together money and aid to help them out.

Closer to home this week has been the annual food drive at work. My co-workers have been busy pulling together raffles, auctions, Wii tournaments, drop boxes, you name it, in order to help stock the dwindling food shelves in our area. The number of people that rely on food shelves these days, whether it is a one time thing or an ongoing basis, continues to rise. It has felt good to be a small part of helping a large situation.

Care to share any acts of kindness you witnessed this week? Pop on over to Kate's blog to learn all about it.

A Baby Shower

I brought my baby to a baby shower. It was a good time. She behaved great and was a huge hit.

I was a wreck inside. Seeing my niece pregnant made me cry. Having her tell me that she doesn't take this pregnancy for granted helped a ton. She knows nothing is guaranteed and I pray she never has to live through the pain of a loss of any type.

Once an Infertile, always an Infertile. I still carry the card, even when I am carrying my babies.