I have a couple of friends I’ve met (virtually) through Facebook and Twitter (which I hope to meet face to face someday soon and give big hugs) who’ve chosen to do Random Acts of Kindness in honor of celebrating their up coming birthdays. Yesterday I saw Jeannette Neerpat’s post on her blog titled, “Random Acts of Kindness, Are you up for it?” and today I read Melissa Grant’s blog, “38 Random Acts of Kindness – With Eyes Wide Open” after reading both of these I knew I was ready and up for the challenge and will find a way to do one Random Act of Kindness everyday through December 18th.
Today’s Random Act of Kindness ~ Pay it Forward
I realize in these hard economic times with jobs decreasing and the holiday season upon us that many people within our community are having to make decisions as to whether to pay their rent, fill the oil tank for heat or buy groceries to feed their families, therefore; my first Random Act of Kindness was grocery shopping for non-perishable items to donate to our local food pantry, which is located on Church St. in Woodsville, NH known as Tri-County Cap.
I am not much of a video person; however in honor of Jeannette and Melissa and their campaign to do Random Acts of Kindness (as well as a gentle nudge from Jeannette) I enlisted Kaylee to run the video camera for today’s Random Act of Kindness.
Meeting Dan, Mary & Jackie was a real treat and having them take a few minutes to chat with us was a pleasure as they were quite busy sorting and packaging food for the 3-families waiting when we arrived.
In closing I owe a huge THANK YOU to Jeannette and Melissa for encouraging me to accept the challenge along with them as I learned so much about how doing something to help someone else makes you feel inside!
Now I’d like to challenge each and everyone who reads this to Pay it Forward and find a way to do a Random Act of Kindness, keeping in mind it can be something as simple as buying a coffee for the person standing behind you at your local coffee shop or helping someone carry groceries to their car. I promise you will make someone’s day and walk away feeling great!
Until next time I welcome your comments, suggestions and feedback.
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Awesome post and video! Great job!
Thank you Monika, we had a really good time and met some wonderful people!
What a great job you did. I just loved the video and how you managed to interview the crew there. I am so proud of you!
You look great and can’t wait to see more video of you and New Hamshire!!
Thank you Jeannette, you are an inspiration and I meant what I said, can’t wait to meet F2F for a big hug!
This time specially hinge on many good people that can set them self’s in another persons dilemma.
Thank you Claus, helping others just feels right as I have been there before and know how hard it is to swallow our pride and accept the help.
Ahoy Vickie,
Excellent article and video too. Awesome!!
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Thank you Rob!
GREAT post!
Hi Jason, thank you! I had such a good time doing this one
Great Vickie, hope you continue this on a regular basis, it will make our world a little better each and everyday. You’re an inspiration to others.
Thank you Mike, I am going to keep it going as long as I can and hope others will do the same!
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Vicki – I love love love this. I am at Day 2, I just posted it. Its ” Let Freedom Ring “. I am just so thrilled you and Jeannette opted to join me. I have to say – it is a truly amazing experience and I just couldn’t ask for two better people to come along for this great journey ! Much love, respect and gratitude to you.
Melissa, Thank you for starting the process I am truly blessed to have such great friends who are so caring! Looking forward to the next few weeks and what each day will bring.
I was a recipient of a random act of kindness this week I will keep the details in my heart, but for myself and my family it was a miracle. Thank you Vickie for being an inspiration
Debra, I am so happy for you and your family! It is such a pleasure to know that there are people out there who give without thinking. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.
Great idea Vickie, happy to pass it along
Thank you Domino!
Great post and I am more than happy to share, tweet like and +1!
Hi Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to read and share!
Vickie, great job!! Nothing beats giving. What a great challenge for the holiday times. Love ya!
Hi Linda, you are so right, nothing beats giving! I’m really hoping more people jump on board and take the challenge the Holiday season is difficult for many and knowing someone cares can make a difference! Sending you and Chris hugs and love!
Vickie – awesome job and I know that food pantry was thrilled to be one of your recipients of your random acts of kindness. YOU are an amazing person! You’re an inspiration and you’ve got my mind ticking to see how we can help others as well.
Thank you Ann! I wish I could express how much fun this was and to see the joy on the faces of the families waiting in line was just awesome.
I am so happy you are thinking you too are an amazing person and I have no doubt you will think of a way to help others as I know you already do everyday without giving any thought to it!
Great job Vickie; we’re proud of you. This goes to further validate one of my favorite sayings: “It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.”
I think your generous donation today will light several ‘candles’. Good for you.
Thank you Jim! I am writing that saying down and hanging onto it for future reference!
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See what an amazing affect you caused here! Look at the responce you have received! Amazing!
It is amazing Jeannette and I have you and Melissa to thank, not only for the Random Acts of Kindness Challenge but for motivating me to open up and start blogging as well!
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What a wonderful thing…this Random Acts of Kindness, and really couldn’t be from a better person! It’s amazing how just doing something for someone else makes the community a better place. Great job Vicki
Thank You Kathy! Sending you hugs and love <3
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