Going the Extra Mile

Maybelle recently graduated with all-A honors. Being deaf, she worked hard for every grade. For the practice and actual ceremony, the schooled hired two interpreters, so Maybelle wouldn’t miss out on any of the instructions, announcements, speeches or names of her classmates. As Maybelle crossed the stage, the principal stopped and signed “Congratulations” before handing her the diploma. Her family commented, “Inclusion is not a policy statement. It is a principal learning to sign one word so a student feels seen at the most important moment of her school career.”

Last week, because of his generous and patriotic heart, Jim McIngvale “Mattress Mack” gave a free mattress to every veteran who came to Gallery Furniture. He commented, “It was truly an honor to meet so many brave men and women who have served this country with courage and sacrifice. Thank you, Houston, for supporting veterans, and thank you every veteran for your service to America.”

 

The home security camera filmed the UPS delivery man going the extra mile. After delivering their package, he took the time to place the seven pillows, that were scattered on the porch, back on the benches and chairs.

 

The last week of school, torrential rains hit Houston, Katy, and surrounding areas. Joanna Hitt was taking her son to school. Since there isn’t an overhang, it wasn’t going to be easy to get her son, JT, into the school without both of them getting drenched. Joanna put her rain jacket on and went to get the wheelchair out of the back of her car. As she opened the car door to put on JT’s rain gear, a man she never remembered meeting came and held an umbrella over them so she and JT could stay dry. Joanna said, “I realized this man had just dropped his child off and then got out of his car to help us. JT was wearing an LSU shirt, so we start talking about that. Turns out he’s from West Monroe, LA! Feeling thankful for the kindness of a Louisiana stranger this morning!” #Godisgoodallthetime

 

Oh, to be caught willingly going the second mile to make life easier and better for others. Whether large or small acts, may we be on the lookout for ways to show encouragement, help, and appreciation.

 

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Colossians 3:12