#97 Random Act of Kindness

#97 Random Act of Kindness – 100 day challenge.

All Acts of Kindness are written in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness.

Today was shopping day, and I had to return a ton of our plastic bottles because they were really beginning to pile up. (Where we live, we return the glass and plastic bottles by putting them in a special recycling machine at the supermarket, and get quite a lot of money back.)

Anyway, after putting the last bottle in the machine, I pushed the button to get my ‘money back’ ticket. I put it in my wallet next to my debit card so I wouldn’t forget to give it to the cashier at the checkout, but then I decided I could just leave it on the machine instead, and maybe this little ticket could cheer up someone else’s day.

I did keep my eyes open afterwards to see if I could catch a glimpse of who got the ticket, but I never actually saw who it was. I like to imagine that it made him or her smile.

Have a Flan-tastic Day and Scatter some Kindness,

Donna Flanagin

Random me:  I am sure it made them smile, like winning a little lottery.  Kinda wish we got money back for plastic where I live.

 

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#96 Random Act of Kindness

#96 Random Act of Kindness – 100 day challenge.

All Acts of Kindness are written in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness.

I know I already sent you my RAK but your blog has inspired me to continue. 

Yesterday our neighbor three doors down posted on facebook that she hadn’t shoveled her walk yet.  They have a plow service for the driveway but not the walkway so the postman will deliver their mail.  She has cancer and her husband is in the hospital where they are trying to save his foot. He has been in there since before Christmas. He is a diabetic. They are not elderly but they are a bit reclusive and only through fb do we communicate.

I replied that I would be over after work.  She posted No she would be fine.  I thought about respecting her wishes.  I even ran an errand after work but in the end my youngest and I cleared her walkway for her. Hoping we were doing the job to her specifications.

 When she came home she was delighted.  For now instead of shoveling she could take a sub (grinder) to her husband for a dinner treat.

 It took us 15 minutes, maybe.  It would have taken her a lot longer and it would have exhausted her.  We will clear her walkway after each storm from now on.  Truly how could we not.

 Have a Flan-tastic Day and Scatter some Kindness,

Donna Flanagin

Random me:  I am humbled by the first sentence.

 

#95 Random Act of Kindness

#95 Random Act of Kindness – 100 day challenge.

All Acts of Kindness are written in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness.

A good friend in my Rotary has had serious health issues. He has been homebound for three months now. He can have visitors but is hooked up to machines that are cleaning his blood.

My daughter and I drove over to visit him for a few hours. It was very good to see my friend and I know it made his day to have visitors. He said he was so excited that we were coming. He showered and dressed in something other than pajamas for the first time in days.

Have a Flan-tastic Day and Scatter some Kindness,

Donna Flanagin

Random me:  This is what I’m talking about, this is how we scatter kindness.

 

#94 Random Act of Kindness

#94 Random Act of Kindness – 100 day challenge.

All Acts of Kindness are written in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness.

Dearest Donna,

Be it that every day is a day of giving. Be it big or small. I like buying flowers for a complete stranger, just cause I can. I like giving smiles to every person that passes my way. 

God Bless xo

Have a Flan-tastic Day and Scatter some Kindness,

Donna Flanagin

Random me: This was what I edited out of her response, this is reality, it made me laugh!

My dear soul, the wordpress link does not work, though may I wish you all the success for such a beautiful notion.

 

#93 Random Act of Kindness

#93 Random Act of Kindness – 100 day challenge.

All Acts of Kindness are written in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness.

I’ve been meaning to thank you for the great “scatter kindness cards”! They are so beautiful, and I’ve really enjoyed giving them out! I have one more left in my purse!

After I gave my first one away to a store clerk, I remember what you said about how some people were like, “Um, are you wanting me to join your cult?” Ha! That store clerk looked at me the same way–kinda suspiciously!  Then I quickly said, “I just really appreciate all of the help you gave me today. You went above and beyond to help me (and she had), and it really means a lot. I just wanted to thank you.

So since then, I’ve been a little more careful in who I pick to give them to, and try to establish a decent rapport w/ them so they don’t think I’m soliciting them in some weird way! It’s worked out really well!

We had a great waitress the other night at dinner w/ the kids, and when I handed the card to her w/ the bill and tip, I saw her read it. She stopped us at the door and had tears in her eyes. She said, “Thank you so much for that card! I am going to put it up on my mirror at home. I’ve been having a rough few weeks, and you made my day!”

It made me soooo happy to hear that her spirits were lifted… I love doing that kind of thing, and I try to do it when I can–buying someone’s meal anonymously, donating money, taking the kids to help a needy family at Christmas, or going in to our Pediatrician’s office and help pay down a family’s bill that had two sick kids and a parent in the hospital w/ leukemia… It just makes me so happy to do those things for people.

Have a Flan-tastic Day and Scatter some Kindness,

Donna Flanagin

Random me:  Hummm, scatter kindness cards.  Anyone want some?

 

#92 (1/2) Random Act of Kindness

#92 (1/2) Random Act of Kindness – 100 day challenge.

All Acts of Kindness are written in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness.

A couple days ago we got 9 inches of snow overnight.

After clearing my sidewalk and driveway, I shoveled both neighbor’s
sidewalks and driveways

 Have a Flan-tastic Day and Scatter some Kindness,

Donna Flanagin

Random me:  Just a side note:  This wasn’t in Indiana, it was much farther south where 9″ snowfall is a rarity. 

 

#92 Random Act of Kindness

#92 Random Act of Kindness – 100 day challenge.

All Acts of Kindness are written in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness.

When Donna asked me to be a part of this challenge I couldn’t think of what to do so I bought a lottery ticket and gave it away to a random stranger.  

It turned out to be worth a million dollars!!

Have a Flan-tastic Day and Scatter some Kindness,

Donna Flanagin

Random me:  Just kidding – APRIL FOOLS.  Just seeing who is actually paying attention 🙂

 

#91 Random Act of Kindness

#91 Random Act of Kindness – 100 day challenge.

All Acts of Kindness are written in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness.

My sister visits me every Christmas. She is a very active, athletic person.  In fact, I envy her sticking to her program, staying so slim and healthy.

During her recent stay I surprised her with two sessions with my personal trainer. She was delighted. I probably derived as much happiness as she did.

 Have a Flan-tastic Day and Scatter some Kindness,

Donna Flanagin

Random me:  Exactly the point of this challenge.

 

#90 Random Act of Kindness

#90 Random Act of Kindness – 100 day challenge.

All Acts of Kindness are written in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness.

I have been in jewelry industry for over 32 years and at the most glorious time of the year I spend most of my time working making dreams come true.  Although the hours are long it’s extremly gratifiying being a part of so many people’s Christmas memories. 

This year I was blessed with a memory that will have a special place in my heart forever.  I was quickly approaching the day we wait for all year round…..Christmas!!  My feet were aching but the adrenaline of seeing my children kept my spirit going.  A group of my close friends came in to my work and surprised me at the end of my shift and took me out for a pizza.  As we were talking I mentioned that I had been working so many hours I did not get a chance yet to prepare my Christmas dinner for my children.  I asked the group for some easy recipes that would have a homemade taste but would not take to long to prepare.  They bounced all sorts of fabulous ideas around.  I had a plan the next night I was going to the grocery store and put my plan in action.

I went to work as usual and was greeted with a Christmas surprise.  My friend Pat Haman and her children went to the store that night,  prepared everything the rest of the girls mentioned and delivered it right to my office!  My eyes filled with tears seeing the children so happy to make someone’s Christmas so special.  This is what the season is all about and I thank God every day for the people who show his love to the world!   I’m so grateful to be the reciepent of such wonderous love.  Thank you Pat Haman for being my Christmas angel!!!

 Have a Flan-tastic Day and Scatter some Kindness,

Donna Flanagin

Random me:  Pat was not a participant in this challenge, the recipient was.  She knew it was worthy of the place in this 100 day challenge so she sent it to me and asked if I could use it.  ABSOLUTELY!

 

#89 Random Act of Kindness

#89 Random Act of Kindness – 100 day challenge.

All Acts of Kindness are written in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness.

This morning I went to breakfast with my husband at Round the Clock.  They sat us in the little room with two long tables full of older gentlemen meeting and having their weekly breakfast. My husband and I decided how cool it would be to pay for their breakfasts and then leave before they finished the “men gossiping”.  I so enjoy doing that.  I don’t have a lot of money but I have heat, a roof over my head and sooner or later with my hard work I will get all my bills paid off.  I hope everyone of those gentlemen go out and pay it forward.

Have a Flan-tastic Day and Scatter some Kindness,

Donna Flanagin

Random me:  In the perfect world my dear, in the perfect world!