I challenge you!!  

I guarantee that everytime you did any of those things you effected someone. When someone tells you hello or thank you it lets them know that you acknowledge them. I have chatted with you for some time now. There has not been one time that I didnt walk away feeling as if you really cared about what I was talking about. Or the fact that you were glad that I responded to your discussions. For this, My FRIEND, I thank you. I wish you peace and good will Lakota. dl

thanks for the compliment hugssssssss

I couldn't have said it better Savy!People always use the excuse that they are broke themselves or busy. Well as you said, it doesnt cost anything to smile or to say hello to someone. I hate when I see someone watching another person struggling to do something when all it would take is 1 minute of their time. Thank heavens we have people like you to remind us. Thank you for being so kind. I hope you and yours have the best holiday possible. dl

You know what Oreo? You are doing enough without trying to get out more. Giving someone a smile means that you're acknowledging their presence. If they have the gall not to smile back then thats on them. I wish I lived near you because I would love to take you anywhere you needed to go. Your conversation would be payment enough. I am almost positive that the person that takes you to your appoinments is happy to do it because it allows her to be in the presence of a true friend. Happy Holidays friend. dl

Oh thank you Dlovely! I am very touched by your words.. I got tears! My friend will never let me pay her, so I treat her to a Starbucks or a Pizza.. and I get one for her to take home to her hubby.. it's the least I can do. I love her as a wonderful friend. I always smile at people, but sometimes I think I am invisible because people just look past me like I am not there... not all.. most do smile back and nod their head ... it feels good to have that happen. Thank you for your wonderful offer to take me where I need to go... I know you would and I would treat you also to a Starbucks or a Pizza.. or something else.. it makes me happy to give joy to people... even if it is just a frappuccino.

That is just what I am talking about Hatley. Doesnt it make you feel good? Believe me when I tell you that the person you have helped with the chair is telling everyone how you've helped her. Maybe it will give others the idea to help someone. Saying thank you to someone means alot. Thank you my friend for being so kind. Glad to know that I have you as a friend. dl

Hi Hatley, Hi Dloveli..

Yes, that does make you feel good to get a thank you... I was a nurse for many years.. I worked in an extended care facility for many of my later years of nursing.. and those residents became family to each other and to us nurses... it was so different than hospital nursing.. there was a lot of love in the nursing home I worked in. The families even thanked us personally or gave our shift big platters of cookies and candy and whatnot for Christmas.

Just holding an elevator for someone is such a very kind thing to do. A helping hand is the best form of giving love to another person. It feels good to everyone when we are all as helpful as we can be.

You are absolutely right when you say we are alot alike! I find your discussions very interesting. I try to be a good person but its hard sometimes due to ignorance. I dont ever want to be the reason that someone had a bad day. I was near tears reading your response. You're a very selfless person. THere arent too many of those types around anymore. You're one of a dying breed. I must tell you this though dont hurt yourself trying to impact others. At the end of the day you probably wont get the same treatment in return. I understand you were close with the neighbor and please forgive me for implying this. Dont let them take advantage. Sometimes before we know it we feel as if doing any and everything for them will be the right thing to do. IT ISNT. You are a wonderful person with a heart of gold. Dont forget that you must help and guide someone else, YOURSELF! being kind to yourself is the nicest thing you could do for anyone. Happy Holidays Opal. I must say that I am honored to know that I am like you. Its an HONOR. dl

Your children are very luck to have a mother like you. It means so much to have someone point out the way to go in life. As mothers we have to plant the seed of kindness. Its clear to see that you have a green thumb. You planted seeds that will grow into something great. My daughter is 14, soon to be 15 she tells me, and sometimes I will just listen to her when she is talking to a friend. She is such a good friend! She is truly a friend. She listens and gives advice when needed. All the neighborhood businesses are always telling me what a polite kid she is. I am so proud! That's all it takes. Children learn from example. So its as simple as setting an example. At least for us it is. I am convinced that by all of us opening a door, saying thank you, helping with packages, and so forth will let others see how happy it makes someone. They dont want to be the last man standing so they will jump on the kindness bandwagon. (I hope)... The one thing I have told everyone is dont get comfortable with the same act all the time. I mean keep doing what you're doing, saying thank you and stuff. Do something new everyday. Happy MyLotting. Thanks for your response. It makes me feel good knowing that my discussion interested you. dl

Thanks for the Christmas wishes Annie! I hope that you and yours have a safe and happy holiday as well. Teaching your children right from the start how to have goodwill towards all is a smart idea. Most people start off eager and then as our children grow it falls to the wayside. It is good to know some children have decided to carry on the morals and values we set aside. My children have also chose to be courteous, and kind towards others. As it is the season of giving I have also taught them that even though they are nice to people that the challenge is to do alittle something extra that they normally wouldnt do. Hopefully all will see the challenge as you have and do an extra good deed for a person they dont even know. God willing.Peace and love to you and your family dl