Showing Gratitude is Kind

To be a firefighter, that was Heller’s dream—until the age of five.

At the age of five, Heller said, “I don’t think I want to be a firefighter anymore.”
Secretly relieved, I replied, “Oh? Why not?”
His answer came easy. “You could get hurt!”

And yet, there are still firefighters--courageous men and women who are waiting, night and day, to rush toward what most others rush away from.

The fire station is very close to my home. Almost nightly, I hear the low sirens of engines. With each occurrence, I say a prayer-- for the individuals in need, for the firefighters in route. I include a prayer of thanks, for the rescuers who came to our call in our hour of need. They were unable to deliver to us what we most wanted, but they came…they helped…and, like us, a part of them will carry the moments with them for the rest of their lives.

Today’s kindness reminder: Remember those who most deserve our gratitude—those we take for granted. I pray you never need them, but know they are there if you do. Let them know you appreciate them this kindness day.