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Below are some of the kindness stories we've received. If you have a story to share, do send it to us! You might also enjoy our weekly newsletter.

The "Take What You Need" Sheet

--posted by kidzfirst, on May 25, 2013

Last week I made a tear-away sheet for the staff at my school. I secretly hung it up for teachers to take what they need by way of the tear-off slips - strength, courage, patience, understanding, etc. The principal asked for digital copy and shared it with the other principals in the county! Today I was at my daughter's weekly softball practice. There was the usual questioning of what kindness acts I had done during the week since I'd last seen them. Then one of the moms said she had thought of me earlier when she was at her daughter's school. Walking ...

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Making Last Memories

--posted by princessliz, on May 24, 2013

She was fragile and well on in years. Her original care taker had broken a limb and was unable to perform her usual duties but someone else was holding the fort while she recovered. We visited her for the Christmas Barrel drive. She was weak, and unable to talk, but she was able to hold our hands. We dropped by to give items that were donated by lots of people around the island. It was a team effort. We also visited an orphanage, single parents and a young disabled man. It was not long after our visit that she passed away. I'm glad she was able to experience kindness and we were able to experience her humility and grace. The entire team was touched and very happy to have made a positive contribution to her last days (with the help of the young woman who was nursing her.) We were also thankful for our fellow islanders who opened their hearts to give to the less fortunate in the way that they did.

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The Cupcake Connection.

--posted by peacehunter, on May 23, 2013

My mother makes these amazing pudding-filled cupcakes with homemade icing that we all clamor over each other to eat. We are a caring bunch by nature but when it comes to Mom's cupcakes all bets are off! This morning I stopped in at Mom's and, lo and behold, she had made a fresh batch! After much convincing (my step-dad has a hard time letting them go) I managed to score four of the delectable morsels, one for each of my boys (her grandsons) and one each for myself and my love. I stopped at my boys' respective work places to deliver some ...

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Motivational Chocolates

--posted by AURELIA, on May 22, 2013

Where I work they were having a competition to get people motivated, and I won two Boxes of chocolates!

I couldn't resist opening one box right there and sharing them with all my colleagues.

Everyone loved them and I think those little tasters might inspire them to try and win a box of their own!

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Highlights from a Week of Kindness

--posted by MakeSomeoneSmile, on May 20, 2013

Hello my kind friends! Earlier in February, there was a Random Act of Kindness Week. All that week, I tried to do something each day.
On one of the days that week, I bought some extra boxes of heart chocolates and left them along with a Smile Card on six random people's desks at work. I purposely picked the desks of those I know haven't been tagged in the past to spread a few new smiles.
Later that day, I was just about to pull into a front row parking place at the store, but then I saw a mom pull around who could use it more. I motioned her to take it. Little things here and there make a wonderful difference!

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Surprise Breakfast Treat

--posted by same, on May 20, 2013

Last night around 2 am, my brother and I felt a little hungry. He asked me if I could go to a store by our house and pick up a snack. As I decided to go, a thought came to my mind to not spend all the money on food. Instead, I'll save some money for a person in need. On my way, as I walked towards the shop on the main street, I came across a homeless person sleeping on the footpath. As I passed him, I knew exactly what I was going to spend that money on. I said ...

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Meredith's Letter From the Post Office

--posted by Laura, on May 18, 2013

Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought that we could, so she dictated these words: Dear God, Will you please take care of my dog? Abbey died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I'm happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick. I hope you will play with her. She likes to swim and play ...

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A Week of First Grade Kindness

--posted by kidzfirst, on May 16, 2013

I teach first graders and want to share about a big kindness activity we did earlier this year. From Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday (Jan. 16) until the 100th day of school two weeks later, students performed and recorded 100 acts of kindness. These acts were collected on small hearts and organized in the shape of a huge 100. The kids worked SO hard to share kindness with each other both at home and at school and parent feedback and support was incredible! That was also the start of my HUGE kindness project. Random Acts of Kindness Week started February ...

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One Candle at a Time

--posted by cf, on May 14, 2013

I've got this friend, Rachel. She's a bit older than me, with a sort of shy, but radiant smile. She's usually tan, as she loves the outdoors and spends as much time outside as possible. No matter the weather. In the winter, she'll often go for walks outside. In the summer, she'll sit in public parks strumming her guitar, reading, or napping on the grass. She has the leisure to do these things because, suffering from multiple psychological traumas, she is unable to work. Well, unable to work in a "normal" workplace, that is. Because she does work. Her vocation is ...

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Taxes, A Plant, A Hug

--posted by Mirinthia, on May 13, 2013

Yesterday, while I was having my taxes done, my tax preparer told me her father had passed away two days ago. She went on to tell me that she would not be able to attend his funeral, as he was in another country and, with this being tax season, she could not leave. My heart went out to her. "Is there anything I can do?" I asked. "No, but just you asking made me feel better," she replied, tears welling up in her eyes. I told her to call me if she wanted someone to share stories with about her father. After my taxes were done, I immediately went out and bought her a lovely yellow tulip potted plant. I enclosed a card that read, "Thank you, You make my world a better place." Then, I added a note to express how I deeply understood how losing her father felt.
With my heart soaring, I gave her the plant. And she gave me the most wonderful hug.

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