Stories by smiley88 (3 matches)

Helping Someone in Need

A few weeks ago, I was driving with my family when we stopped at a gas station. I noticed a man walking around asking for money to get to a city about an hour away. My Mom began driving away when I asked her to stop the car. I got out and gave the man some money. He wished upon me God's blessings, and I told him to have a Happy New Year.

I got back in the car and was greeted with, "How much did you give him?" and "You didn't need to do that!" Although my family didn't seem to understand where my generosity came from, I knew that the man must have needed the money more than I did. Even if he didn't, I just have faith that God sees all good works and blesses us in return.

Making a Friend Smile

The other day, after returning to college, my friend had gone to the mailroom to get her mail. I had a smile card and unknowingly slipped it in her pile of envelopes in her room. Minutes later, she came into my room where a few girls were hanging out and asked if we had gotten a card in the mail.

Of course I said no, and she told everyone what it said. The next day, she found out that her grandmother died. Before we knew it, she was on a bus back home for the rest of the week. As she was leaving, I stopped by her room and saw on the wall the quote on the smile card, "The fragrance always remains on the hand that gives the rose." Somehow I knew that the card had meant something to her. I'm glad I chose to slip it in that pile so she wouldn't know it was from me.

Although this act of kindness could never move mountains in itself, I felt good afterwards, and so did she, which is what counts!

Thank Someone Today

I find that everytime I thank someone--sincerely thank them--it brightens my mood. To the lady who serves me my sandwich at lunch, I smile and say, "Thank you very much." Same to the bus driver, a professor, or a friend. Letting someone know you care requires going beyond normal, everyday tones. You must say it with a smile and sincerely mean it. Try it...I guarantee it'll put a smile on others' faces, as well!

Mom's Dinners in Sierra Leone

Please Take A Seat

Giving someone a chance to recharge

Respect each other and yourself

Making the Gardener Smile