Mr. Kirk is the principal at William Allen White Elementary School in Emporia, Kansas. While waiting in the car rider line, a parent noticed Principal Kirk cleaning the snow and ice off of the windshields and windows of the teachers’ cars.
Wanting to find a way to help those in need, Alison Gallagher, a 26-year-old from Sterling, Connecticut, set up “Alison’s Closet of Kindness” in her front yard. Instead of throwing away or selling her clothes, shoes, purses, and other items she no longer wanted or needed, she decided to give them away. Others in the community are also contributing clothing items to “Alison’s Closet of Kindness.” People are encouraged to stop by and take what they need.
Yolanda Palacious and her family went to eat at Olive Garden. Her 79-year-old mother decided to sit at the corner of the table, so she would have extra room. When the main course was brought to the table, Yolanda was speaking to her 15-year-old daughter. As she turned to talk with her mother, she saw that the waitress, Susie, was sweetly and patiently cutting up the meat for her mother. Yolanda thanked her and the waitress relied, “No problem. I don’t mind. I have grandparents and I know how it is at times.” Susie continued to cut the lady’s food for a few more minutes. After the meal, Yolanda made sure the manager was made aware of what Susie had done. “I expressed my gratitude towards her and told him this kind of heart she has is full of caring and compassion.” Yolanda wanted to acknowledge Susie for “going a step further in her service.”
Upon arriving with two packages, the delivery driver noticed an elderly lady trying to sweep the snow off of her front porch and steps. He encouraged her to wait and escorted her back to her door and handed her the boxes. An hour later the young man returned with a shovel, cleared the porch, steps, and sidewalk, and then sprinkled salt to reduce the chance of slipping.
May we, too, be on the lookout for ways we can make life a little easier and sweeter for those around us. And may we be quick to thank and acknowledge those who are making a difference for good.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12
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