Stories by twilightgecko (3 matches)

Secret Santa for a Family in Need

I have always hated how Christmas has become more about the commercial side and less about the giving.  So, a few years ago, I was without a job (between jobs, but not working none the less)  but knew I wanted to give something to someone that needed things more than I did.  I searched around and found a local community centre (this isn't my home town, so I wasn't familiar with the area yet) and asked if there was anything I could give to help someone else.  Well, it was just a couple days before Christmas and the lady there told me that there was a family in need, who had submitted their names, but had somehow gotten lost in the system.  They didn't know what they were going to do about it, so, my boyfriend and I decided to take them on and be their Secret Santa.  All we ... Read Full Story >>

The Sweetness of Siblings

My sister and I are forever borrowing and giving money back to each other whenever either of us is in need.  Just last week, she asked me to pick up her medicine at the pharmacy and she said she would subsequently pay me back soon... Her response suggested to me that she was struggling financially. So, I thought I would step it up and instead of doing just one favor for her, I decided to throw in a few more while I was out shopping. I realized all of her furry living creatures would be delighted to receive some yummy treats so I picked up edible biscuits, chewable toys, and bird seeds for all of her respective pets (which included the dog, the kitty, and the new parrakeet). I got her a new sketch book  to encourage her to explore her budding artistic talent more deeply.  I found her favorite cream filled cadbury chocolate egg at the candy store and tucked that along with $40 into one of her pill bottles, so that she could discover the sweet surprise later. A kindness offer was to made her ... Read Full Story >>

The Gift of a Hot Coffee

I work in a place were small random acts of kindness seem to be easily found, if one is looking.  In a place where "regulars" are the norm, a new face came in. He fixed himself a coffee and picked up a few small grocery items.  When he came to checkout, he handed me a food stamp card.  I don't understand the logic behind it, but hot foods can't go on the card.   I lowered my voice as I told him the coffee couldn't be paid for with his card, hoping he would have a small amount of cash to cover the coffee.   But he responded, "I didn't know.  I don't have any money and I've already made the coffee, so would you throw it away for me?"   I pulled a dollar out of my pocket discreetly and told him I had it covered.  The only person that overheard us was the next person in line, who seemed strangely put off and said in a loud voice "you can't be from around here." 

 I found it sad that being kind, can sometimes set one apart.

Cereal For the Soul