Yes !
Kindness counts in so many ways.
This has been on my mind for a long time. Just today it came up again as I was reading a post from a blogging friend. She was uber excited about a trip her family is on and fortunately for those of us who have the pleasure of knowing her, she is keeping us updated on every detail.
Normally I wouldn’t want to hear every detail but this trip is different. The purpose of this trip is both heartbreaking and heartwarming so when I eagerly read her post this morning my heart sank when one of the people commented that she needed to remember the focus of the trip and to curb her enthusiasm.
I wanted to cry.
There is no way my friend could forget the purpose of the trip to Disney or why they were taking it. She has been preparing for months. Her organizational skills astonish me. She has 7 kids. Most are adopted and have special needs.
I can barely get myself out of the door let alone do it for a family of nine. And she does it with a smile.
As you may have anticonvulsant guessed this is a “Make a Wish Trip”. One of her daughters has a limited life span and they are taking the trip while she can enjoy it.
So no she hasn’t forgotten the purpose of the trip . I applaud her enthusiasm and excitement. I hope she enjoys it just as much as the kids or even more.
Maybe the person commenting was having a bad day or jealous of their adventure. Who knows? It’s easy to comment negatively on social media sites. I wonder if this person would have said the same thing to her in person.
That is my top rule. If I wouldn’t say it in person it has no business being posted or written anywhere .
Let’s start a movement of being kind to one another, supporting one another and celebrating others excitement and enthusiasm.
Start now. Pick up the phone, write a note, celebrate an adventure, support your friends with kindness.
Kindness does count and we all could use a daily infusion of it.
Now go out and make it a Thoughtful One!!