It truly is the small things that make a major difference. As I prepared to leave home last night, I placed the keys and music by my purse. As long as everything was together, I would hopefully get out the door without forgetting something. When the time came to leave, however, I noticed that everything remained together...except my keys.
Our son soon walked inside and I realized what had happened. I asked if he had seen my keys and he had. Not only had Micah seen them, he had taken them outside to start the van and get it ready for me to leave. Gratefully, my steps from our warm home to a warm vehicle were few...and greatly appreciated.
I began thinking. Micah didn't have to spend those moments getting the van ready...but it made a tremendous difference for me. Knowing that he thoughtfully, kindly and willingly made a decision to do something that would help me touched my heart greatly. Perhaps he wasn't aware that my day had been quite challenging. Perhaps he didn't know how much I dreaded going out in cold weather after such a day. Perhaps he didn't know all that was on my heart and mind as I prepared to leave. Yet what may have seemed small to him was very meaningful to me. I shall not forget his kindness and how it made me feel.
I often wonder what a difference it would make if we would extend kindness daily. Perhaps calling to check on someone...or texting a friend to say hello...or sending a card to someone who needs to know we care...or maybe just helping someone reach something in the store...would take a moment of our time to make another person's day. Life is hectic but may we never be so busy that we forget to show that we care about each other. Go ahead. Make someone's day. It's the little things...that make a big difference.<3~thl
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