Introduction - Random Acts of Kindness

Well here I am. After much thought and procrastination I've decided to share my words and thoughts with all of you. My many friends and family have pushed me in this direction and now seems to be the right time. Universe is pushing me in this direction with a recent layoff after 25yrs working for the same company. I started there at 19yrs of age, and I still feel like a kid but at 46. Folks on Facebook seem to enjoy my notes and comments so I am branching out to share with more folks who might share in my insights.

I will start with "Random Acts of Kindness". I wrote this a few years ago when I was in the tunnel of emotions dealing with my Mother's unknown preparations to leave this world and that particular life.

RANDOm ACTS OF KINDNESS

It was spring, just like today, glorious buzzing, humming spring. But I was not present. I was in the throws of decision. Mom was going through a rough spot and we all were trying to come to terms with her leaving, and there were many of those moments. I was relieved that soon she would be at peace and that Universe would take her to Dad, Frank and all those who were waiting for her. I was also angry that I wasn’t ready to let go because she told me “I feel 35yrs old in a 80yr old body! Did I do all that God expected of me?” I gave her the best answers I could and as honestly as I could with hopes that she would believe them. She hung on until just after Thanksgiving and just after Kevin’s proposal, that she never knew of but did in spirit.

So one evening, with a heavy heart, I departed my evening bus (in Marysville at the time). There was that bright sun, and green like Ireland, just everywhere, and a cloak of gray that blanketed it all, and that I could not toss away. I walked towards my car, and I saw something there, on the windshield. A note? A religious invitation? A diet plan I can’t live without? As I got closer I saw the small bundle of flowers, perhaps weeds for they are beautiful, safely tucked under the windshield wiper. I gathered them gently and raised them up, turned around and said “Thank You!” to whoever might have performed the kind gesture. I also thanked Dad, Frank and Connie who may have prompted the kind soul to feel the need to make a person’s day a bit brighter. I was enlightened!! By one kind gesture.

So I would like to send out a thought to you all. How about, everyday, we all send out to another, a smile, hello, or ask someone if they need help, or gather a bundle of flowers? Or listen to a stranger who just needs a little of your time. You have no idea how much you can fill another’s spirit and soul when they just might be needing it more than ever. I still remember that kind gesture and always will.