Serving Others

 

Driving home, after a 12-hour day of yard work, an employee of J&J Lawn Service spotted an older man struggling to mow his lawn.  He stopped his truck, crossed the street, and asked if he could help.  The man was so appreciative.  The lawn service employee backed his riding mower out of the truck and began to mow.  The homeowner went to sit with his wife on the front porch to rest and cool off.  When he finished and was loading the mower back in the truck, the wife came to thank the young man.  She explained that their riding mower was being repaired and how much she appreciated him stopping to help.  The young man commented on his post, “It only took 15 minutes of my time.  I changed their life for a small moment.  I hope someone reads this and feels like doing something good for someone tomorrow.  I’m grateful to be where I’m at and I’m thankful for the people that helped me get here.”

Teresa Headley recently witnessed a sanitation worker return an empty trash can to the side of her elderly neighbor’s door.  When Teresa visited with her neighbor, she found out that the man did this every week.  The worker had noticed it was difficult for her to get around, so he would return the trash can before picking up the trash at the next house.  Teresa commented, “It may seem so insignificant to you or me, but to her it’s greatly appreciated!  Small acts of kindness, such as this, will not change the world, but it changes her world.  I didn’t get your name sir, but you are awesome!”

 

Keaton Tilson is a 19-year-old from Granite City, Illinois.  He is in the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Hood near Killeen, Texas.  On short notice, he received leave, for a few days over Memorial Day weekend, to see his family.  Due to flying standby, he had been stuck in the Dallas airport for two days.  Josh Rainey, from Missouri, noticed the situation and asked the ticket agent if he could give the soldier his ticket.  He was informed that was against airline regulations.  Josh called his wife to get her advice.  They decided that the right thing to do was to purchase a ticket for Tilson.  When Keaton was presented the ticket, he shook hands with Mr. Rainey.  Keaton then asked if he could give him a hug.  Both men fought back tears.  Josh Rainey kept the receipt from the airline ticket and put it on his refrigerator as a reminder to do what is important.

 

 

For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.

1 John 3:11