Random Acts of Kindness..........

"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no exception of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you." - Princess Diana

I almost never have cash in my wallet. It is something that makes my dad crazy; "You just never know...." and he is right. However, I believe that God will always provide and if I need it He will make sure I have it.

Throughout our marriage people have to come to Phil and I and asked for help. Whether it be money, free babysitting, a car ride. Someone was broke and needed a little grocery money we gave it to them. Someone had to work late and no sitter, the kids came to our house. Someone needed a ride to the store we gave it to them.

We didn't do these things  to pat ourselves on the back. We did them because someone did it for us. Having three children under the age of five was not part of OUR plan it was God's plan. Because we took on this challenge HE made sure we were always provided for.

During the Spring Soccer Season I worked in the concession stand four times. People stopped me and asked why? My response, "They needed help."

When we needed help after Madelynn's Heart surgery, people stepped up in droves. Some days it brought me to tears. I would get calls everyday, "What can I do to help?". Because of these acts of kindness, we never missed a meal, had a utility cut off, missed a doctor's appointment and Kaitlynn and Jackson NEVER missed a day of school.

About a month ago I was in a car accident. I was fine but my car was a little banged up. I was told my car was drivable until it could be fixed. The were wrong.

I was travelling on the highway doing the 70mph speed limit and my bumper flew off. It was dragging behind my car hanging on by a very mighty but small cable. It was one of the back up sensor cables.

I was alone. I pull over and cars are flying passed me doing at least 70. I get out of the car it is almost 100 degrees out and I am trying to disconnect the cable so I can put my bumper in the car and get to my destination. 
I cannot disconnect the cable. I text a picture to Phil and he cannot help me. Suddenly a man pulls up, parks and says, "Need some help?" Within a few minutes he and I get the cable disconnected, the bumper in my car and I am on my way.

I realized two things. The small and mighty are always strong enough. Someone will always be there when you need it most.
You have no idea how your random act of kindness will change some one's day, week or life.

TTFN~