Random good deeds are always wonderful!

[wideopentears]

Many people talk about the good deeds that are done for them or what they see others do for someone else only to then say something like, "I wish I had the time to do something like that" or "I wish there were more people in the world like that now days." After seeing an old man standing at Ryan's school outside in the cold being ignored by

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[shmackbella]

Neat story. I am there with you helping folks out with a kind word or deed. I'm one of those people who would stand in any weather politically or weather wise just to make a difference. Good to see you post. Hope all is well.
-Zoe

[dakkartius]

Interesting...

Good job, you both should be proud. :)

[chaela_may]

kudos, of course. i already live up to the standard you challenge us to live, but i don't feel comfortable relaying stories in specific.

he would have been more recognizable as an informant to the people if he had a sign or a shirt or something. people are generally wary of strange people at an elementary school for no apparent reason. i can almost gaurantee that some parent got mad about it. you're a mother, and i'm a substitute teacher. we've both seen how restrictive a school environment can (and often has to) be.

that aside, you did a good deed, and should be proud. (however, i now allude to the good book's suggestion that you 'let not your left hand know what your right hand is doing.' i know that you're not tooting your own horn; you gave a personal example to inspire, not brag.)

[dakkartius]

That doesn't make a lick of sense

[wideopentears]

Thanks. That means a lot. You're right. I'm not "tooting my own horn" so to say. Thank you for seeing the post as it was meant to be seen.

[mr_broli]

chaela_may said:
i know that you're not tooting your own horn;

dakkartius said:
I don't think she was trying to toot her own horn at all.

Anybody else catch this?

[shmackbella]

Happy Birthday. Hope all is well and this next year for you and your family is a good one! hugs.

Happy Belated Birthday

[kdhfamily]

I haven't been able to get a hold of you, but I wanted to say Happy Birthday. I hope you had a great Christmas. Have a safe and Happy New Year. We all love you.