Do it!
Heller knew this! Everyone deserves kindness. For some, kindness is an action, a grand gesture, a need satisfied. For others, kindness is a word, a smile, a simple acknowledgment.
Heller knew how to deliver kindness in many ways. Mommy needed a break, so Heller would read to his little brother for a while. Daddy needed Spongebob to NOT be on the television, so Heller would change the channel, when Daddy came home, to something they both enjoyed. Jenny needed a laugh, so Heller would offer up his "How do we know you are REALLY Heller dance," with signature moves that only Heller could deliver.
He "dinked" with his Mapa, endured the "broken hug machine" with his Aee, offered up "jelly" for his Papa, and "let" his Uncle Tommy win at basket ball.
Heller knew that one of his favorite teachers loved the color purple. When planting flowers in our yard, Heller would select a particularly bright, purple annual out of our arrangement to take to school the next day. He was quick to hug, happy to help, and full of kind things to say to his friends.
Everyone has a kindness need. Find it. Fulfill it. Whatever it takes!
(In case you are wondering, my need is to know that you have stopped by. I would love to hear about your suggestions for Kindness Day on December 22nd. Please leave a comment, email BecauseofHeller@aol.com, or share with us on Facebook.)
3 comments:
I don't have a suggestion because I think what you're doing is perfect but I want you to know that as his day draws near, he's more and more on my mind - so I smile as I let someone go ahead of me and I resist the urge to be curt to the salesperson who is curt to me. And I look for opportunities to make someone elses day better. All because of Heller.
Last week, I wondered if I would ever find the time to decorate my house. My daughter was going to work at a convention in Orlando, and as an act of kindness, I picked up my grandchildren and brougt them to my home ( OK, it wasn't a GRAND act, I do love being with them), and together, my granddaughter, Jenny, and I competely finished decorating. It appears to me that kindness breeds kindness...thanks Jenny!
Thank you Mary. It means so much to me that you are taking Heller with you. xoxo Mom, Your house looks beautiful. As always. <3
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