tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91614885888906123992024-03-05T06:05:05.793-05:00Random Acts of KindnessYanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367298158172254414noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-22126069531628965692016-12-01T14:42:00.000-05:002016-12-01T14:42:06.500-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-42011945193067701332014-12-04T00:37:00.000-05:002014-12-04T00:37:05.219-05:00A Box Full of (Kindness)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Santa knows that kindness and love comes in all shapes and sizes.</div>
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<br />Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-12208018754735041642014-12-02T22:45:00.002-05:002014-12-02T23:15:49.563-05:00She Didn't Know She Was Giving an Important Kindness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>“In all things I have shown
you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the
words of the Lord Jesus, how He himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than
to receive.’” ~</i></b></span><b style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Acts 20:35 </i></b><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every year I promise myself I am going to be ready for Kindness
Day Because of Heller. I am going to have my posts written before the first day
of December, and I am going to have all of my kindness plans and preparations
organized in advance. After all, I try
to encourage DELIBERATE acts of kindness as well as RANDOM acts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every year, our family celebrates at least 4 birthdays in October
(and Halloween) and 3 birthdays in November (and Thanksgiving). That is just family. I get overwhelmed and stressed and annoyed at
myself for cutting my deadline close—one I made for myself—one I made for
Heller.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year, my Wi-Fi carrier decided to wreak havoc on my goal as
well. This year, when it was time to
post on the first day of December, I had no Wi-Fi. I was unable to post at all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No, the world will not end if my kindness post does not make December
1, but I was excited this year. This
year, Kindness Day Because of Heller has many new supporters joining us on and
before December 22. I was eager to make
a good impression.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That is where <b><i>she</i></b> came in. She is a new friend I met only this
year. She is a fellow volunteer at
Nicholas’s school. We recently had
breakfast with a small group of friends and she allowed me to share our story
of Heller and plans for Kindness Day with her.
As I spoke about Heller, her enthusiasm warmed me. She had wonderful ideas and an intensity that
rekindled my excitement for the day. She
is a take-charge kind of girl--exactly what Kindness Day needs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, there I was on Day One in December with nothing to post. With my computer down, I clicked on my phone
for a glimpse at Facebook and Heller’s name caught my eye.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was <b><i>her</i></b> Facebook post. It read:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>“<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I celebrate the birth of my son every
year on December 22nd, another mother honors her son's memory. Heller was the
age that my (son) will be turning this year, and I pray that we as a family can
spread some of the joy and light that Heller brought to others in his short
life by honoring his memory and doing a random act of kindness each day leading
up to Dec. 22nd. If you can, read the blog, and join us.</span>”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you, friend. Your
kindness has already made a world of difference.</span><span style="font-family: Corbel, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-38763943357639631672013-12-22T01:52:00.000-05:002014-12-02T21:45:57.107-05:00Happy Kindness Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is Kindness Day! Surround yourselves with love and kindness ALL DAY LONG!Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-75913202187718191702013-12-18T01:15:00.001-05:002013-12-18T01:19:01.983-05:00Spread Kindness Like Peanut Butter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of you will recognize the contents of this post, but for those who are new to Random Acts of Kindness Because of Heller, it is worth sharing once more! </span></div>
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<b>The Game:</b></div>
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It was a silly game, yet important enough to encourage the purchase of a king-sized mattress to fit our growing family of four (almost five). Each night, we would lie together on the mattress, telling jokes and stories of our day.</div>
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“Bread!” I would yell from my outside position on the mattress, throwing my arm into the air.</div>
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“Bread!” My husband would return from his far side.</div>
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“Peanut Butter!” Jenny would cry.</div>
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“Jelly!” came Heller’s giggling voice.</div>
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Then, we would crush together into the tightest family sandwich possible.</div>
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It was a silly game. And, it was everything.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Emergency Care Help Organization</b></div>
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According to its website, <i>The Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO Brandon FL) provides immediate relief in the forms of food, clothing and household items to those residents of the greater Brandon area that have experienced a recent emergency. Since its inception in 1987, ECHO FL has assisted over 109,000 individuals, over half of whom were children, with the basic life necessities. When families experience an unexpected emergency they are often faced with the decision paying the bills or buying food for their families. </i></div>
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<i>In addition to gently used clothing, towels, blankets, and household items,</i></div>
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<i>Most needed items include:</i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Because of Heller</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">ECHO is an organization that was special to Heller. For this reason, each year we do our best to offer what we can to ECHO to fill some of the organization's needs. We call it our PB&J Drive. Please let us know if you would like to collect and donate goods, but are not able to deliver them. We will be happy to carry your kindness for you during the week of December 22<sup>nd.</sup></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://echofl.org/" target="_blank">Click to Learn More About ECHO and How You Can Help.</a></span><br />
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For those who do not live in the area, search your local charities and see how you can help! To someone, you could be everything.</div>
Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-8638997264798250392013-12-17T01:17:00.002-05:002013-12-17T01:17:32.957-05:00A Note from Heller's Sister - Show Kindness to Your Pets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">People have busy schedules. Our lives are filled with work, school, errands, tasks, entertainment, and other people. Our pets’ lives are filled with nothing but us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">While we are trying to work, eat, watch TV, get ready for the day, and spend time with our loved ones, we have to remember that we are the single loved one of our pet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Our dog might annoy us, pulling our attention away from whatever or whomever we deem more important, but this is because we are most important to our dog. We are all they have, but it is easy to forget this amidst our busy schedules.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Our pets are there for us every time we turn to them for playing, snuggles, or companionship. We need to provide for them, graciously, as well. Give your pet a treat, a back rub, and some extra attention when dolling out kindnesses, because it is all they live for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Be kind to your pets by spending time with them during your busy day; they are gifts worth giving back to.</span></div>
Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-66615111660338439692013-12-16T02:04:00.000-05:002013-12-16T02:04:15.320-05:00Kindness--How to Know if You are Doing it Right<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The people around you might look something like this!<br /></div>
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<br />Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-67861934561456931582013-12-13T00:42:00.001-05:002013-12-13T00:42:51.276-05:00Elf Someone!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>We've Been Elf-ed!</b></div>
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It was an Elf ding-dong-dash! When we opened our front door, all we discovered was KINDNESS!</div>
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There was but one request. A portion of the note read:</div>
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<i><br />"An Elf brought this to you, in hopes that you will make it two! </i><i>To share the joy and season's cheer, with family, friends, and neighbors near."</i></div>
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It looks like the Secret Elf has given us a kindness task. I think we might just be up for it!</div>
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For those of you looking for ideas for Kindness Day Because of Heller, this could be a fun one! You can find your own Elf-ed poems and Elf-ed signs <a href="http://organizedchristmas.com/" target="_blank">here</a>, or make up your own Kindness surprise!</div>
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A special thank you to our Secret Elf! Your kindness made us happy.</div>
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“Did you know that you have a brother in Heaven and a
brother in Bolvia?” we asked Nicholas one day?
“Yep!” He proudly announced, “Heller and Gonzalo!”</div>
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Of course you know Heller, but “Who is this Gonzalo?” you
ask. Gonzalo is our Angel in Bolivia who
we had the honor of sponsoring through The<br />
<a href="http://www.worldvision.org/" target="_blank">World Vision</a> Organization in January of this
year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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According to The World Vision website: </div>
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<i>“World Vision is a Christian
relief and development organization dedicated to helping children, families,
and communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of
poverty and injustice.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>They help transform the lives
of the world’s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including
the United States, through interventions such as nutrition and safe drinking
water programs, poverty relief and community development initiatives, disaster
response, and more. Their non-profit work extends assistance to all people,
regardless of religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background.”</i></div>
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<b>What they don’t tell you is that they also change the lives
of those who sponsor these children. </b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Our Gonzalo is an eleven year old boy with big brown eyes
and a beautiful smile. He loves math and
playing soccer. He touched our hearts
from the moment Jenny and I saw him. We
swiftly “adopted” him and found ourselves giddy with excitement as we shared
the news with Ford. We wrote Gonzalo letters,
sent him a care package, followed up with emails, and waited to hear from
him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Months went by. We sent more emails and photos. We
continued to pray for Gonzalo and his family.
We hung his photo on our refrigerator so we would remember him each
day. We sent him a monetary birthday gift
(he’s a May baby like me) and hoped he would be able to pick something special
just for him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Then, the day arrived!
We received a letter from Gonzalo!
And pictures too! With his gift,
he was able to purchase a bicycle and a new pair of shoes. He
told us, “I always dreamed that one day I would have a bike! Now, I can play
sports after school!” A lump formed in
my throat as I thought of the various bikes taking up space in our over-crowded
garage. Our small kindness fulfilled an unimaginable
DREAM! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Since, we have received additional letters from
Gonzalo. He tells us about his life, his
country, and his family. He is happy and
he loves us! <o:p></o:p></div>
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This kindness is not altruistic. By allowing us this opportunity to sponsor
Gonzalo, World Vision is giving us a kindness far beyond any we have
known. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If <i>you</i> would like to sponsor a child, go to <a href="http://www.worldvision.org/">www.WorldVision.Org</a>. You can give a gift that will change a
life. That life might just be yours!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-60623828552968610932013-12-10T02:53:00.001-05:002013-12-10T02:53:39.232-05:00A Lack of Ideas for Kindness is No Excuse!<div class="MsoNormal">
Today’s kindness quotes have been brought to you by
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people out there who may not use it.) and type the word KINDNESS into the search. Then, click away! The kindness ideas are endless. The inspiration is valuable. The stories are amazing. Your heart will definitely thank you. xoxo<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-58977560945837792882013-12-09T01:27:00.000-05:002013-12-09T01:28:06.944-05:00People are Kind!<div class="MsoNormal">
Although I don’t usually submit to the CALL OF THE CLAW, I
found Nicholas’s and Sofia’s laughter enchanting. It was for this reason that I handed over the
quarters they required to play the game. With each near capture of the stuffed
animal of interest, the children’s whoops and hollers bounced off the ceiling
of the pizza parlor. (We were the only
customers in the place.) They met their
losses with enthusiasm as well, as they never thought for a minute they would not win the prize—as long as their moms’ quarters held out! <o:p></o:p></div>
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With the third round of quarters, I warned Nicholas, “This
is it! There will be no more!” He barely caught the end of my sentence before
he was running back to the machine. And
then, wonder of wonders. He won!! Oh lucky day!
Nicholas was now the proud owner of a half stuffed, lopsided, peeled
fabric, snowman. “I feel like I am in a
dream!” he told me. I have never seen a
brighter smile on his face.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sofia’s cheers of success and total excitement matched
Nicholas’s. She was genuinely happy for
her friend. Then, Nicholas said, “I’m
going to win one for Sofia, next!” He
was a pro, you see.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A few more quarters went into the machine. A few more near wins came and went. But, the time had come to end the game. Sofia would not receive her snowman. Sofia was a trooper. The two sat down to finish their lunch and
together they played with Nicholas’s snowman.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ten minutes later, a man in an apron emerged from the
kitchen and stepped up to the game. The
claw would glide again! Nicholas and
Sofia were thrilled. They crowded in on him,
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Apparently it worked, because before we knew it, the snowman was
traveling into the pick-up tray. The man
(we later found out his name was Matt), promptly handed the snowman to Sofia,
who thankfully claimed her prize. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Matt, we thank you so very much for your kindness! You made two children (and two mothers) very
happy today!</div>
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Matt would not be the last person to show kindness
today. An hour later, we watched as an anonymous
man climbed a tree to retrieve Snowman #1 from its branches located just above where
Nicholas and Sofia were attempting to see who could throw their snowman the
highest!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Acts of Kindness - Random Acts of Kindness - Deliberate Acts
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Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-65021946753109987652013-12-08T19:15:00.000-05:002013-12-08T19:20:46.000-05:00Volunteer at Your Child's School!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found this story in Nicholas’s school bag the other
day. It brought instant tears (happy
tears). To be honest, I didn’t think he
noticed! ;) <o:p></o:p><br />
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For those who have difficulty reading Nicholas's writing, punctuation, and spelling, here is the intent of the note: <br />
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<i>One day our class went to the Thanksgiving Feast. It was the best feast ever. My mom was there. I spent most of the time with her and I love my mom. My mom loves me. </i> </div>
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You see, over the course of the last year, I have been
volunteering at Nicholas’s school. Yes,
I have taken on the school yearbook (yikes!).
Yes, I am in the PTA. For this
reason, I find myself on the campus quite often. I never thought I would be one
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In previous years, the
PTA was that acronym that collected money at the beginning of the year. That was all. Now I know better.
After spending quite a bit of time getting to know “those” moms, and
learning about what they do, I have a new respect for that acronym!</div>
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“Those” moms are some of the most valuable assets a school
can acquire. “Those” moms work long
hours (even late into the night), volunteering (that means without pay!) for
various activities that benefit the school and its staff and children. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Their kindnesses, which I am sure stem from their desire to
do great things for their children, extend throughout the community. Teachers, staff, students, families, and
visitors all benefit from some form of PTA contribution.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div>
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If you know one of these moms at your child’s school, thank
them for all that they do for your children.
If you don’t know one, get to know one!
They could be your connection to your child during the course of the
school day. They will definitely keep
you in the loop!<o:p></o:p></div>
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And, if you have a chance to become one of “those” moms, do
it! I speak from experience when I tell you;
you will be doing an amazing kindness to your community, your children, and
yourself!<br />
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I've said it <a href="http://becauseofheller.blogspot.com/2011/12/kindness-and-laughter.html" target="_blank">before</a>, and I will say it again! Never be afraid to make a fool of yourself for someones's benefit! Although they may look at you funny, they will be grateful for your caring heart and kind actions! If you can make someone laugh, you've done your kindness part!<br />
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PS - We love <a href="http://www.artmonkeystudio.com/" target="_blank">Granny Bananny</a>!Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-23714706830609467402013-12-05T01:46:00.000-05:002013-12-05T03:02:04.690-05:00The Boo Boo Kiss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">A few days
ago, I was coming into the house after picking up my son, Nicholas, from
school. I found myself tripping over the dog, Nicholas’s shoes, the doorstep, the
other dog, and finally, Nicholas. Only seconds
prior to this, I heard Nicholas yell, “Ow!”
He was trying to take off his shoes (directly in front of the doorway
and me) and somehow he managed to snag a finger nail. (This fact I learned later, as in the moment I
was trying to get the dogs outside, the bags I held in my hand put on the
counter, and myself into the much needed rest room.)</span>After changing
clothes, picking up a little around my room, and grabbing my laundry basket, I
found my way back to the other side of the house to discover Nicholas slamming
things around, grumbling at the dog, and kicking the side of the chair he was
sitting on—clearly, a ploy for attention.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />OK, I’ll
bite. “Why are you acting like this?” I asked him. “You were in a great mood on the
way home from school!”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />“You don’t
care about my hurts anymore, Mommy!” He
told me. And then he showed me his hang
nail. “I said, ‘OW!’ and you didn’t even
kiss my boo boo!” Ahhhhh....The tender,
loving kindness of the boo boo kiss.
There is no better medicine in the world!<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It’s a simple
kindness. Acknowledge the source of the
pain of others. Help them to acknowledge
it as well. Associate the source of the
pain with love and attention. I assure
you this will help to ease the pain. Of
course, the greater the pain is, the greater the need for love and attention
may be. But a simple boo boo kiss is a
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Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-32842800322832011522013-12-04T00:45:00.002-05:002013-12-04T00:45:56.710-05:00Spread a Little Sunshine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziA171GWLEi7uQ9RijeiV2C4OSiKOl5zJEP_QfL-oO7gtsDee4BNQ3Y1UVj_hUfF8kHJyD4y7gFB932UcUcZvT-LX9p8UHW9xAcWKaYVchDxWqZNVNJwoF_bTBoelXXXbo-KDP5-QHuQ/s1600/Birthday+Sunshine2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziA171GWLEi7uQ9RijeiV2C4OSiKOl5zJEP_QfL-oO7gtsDee4BNQ3Y1UVj_hUfF8kHJyD4y7gFB932UcUcZvT-LX9p8UHW9xAcWKaYVchDxWqZNVNJwoF_bTBoelXXXbo-KDP5-QHuQ/s320/Birthday+Sunshine2.jpg" width="240" /></a>Do you know someone who could use a pick-me-up? Here's a wonderful idea from my sister, Ashley. Take it from me--it works!! This is the basket she gave to me on Heller's birthday. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of sunshine to find your way out of total darkness. And, kindness and sunshine always go hand-in-hand! </div>
<br />Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-73054334038905967962013-12-03T01:39:00.000-05:002013-12-03T01:39:08.640-05:00Sometimes you have to...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-34235066486056836882013-12-01T08:27:00.000-05:002013-12-02T08:31:10.460-05:00Get Ready to Share Kindness!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you ready to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Because
of Heller Day?! “No,” you say? You didn’t realize it was December
already?! You don’t have a dime to your
name because you spent all your money on Black Friday? You just had a run of October-November birthdays
and parties to pay for? (That was
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Well, I have good news. You still have 21 days to get ready. And, the even better news?! Kindness doesn’t have to cost a thing! And, BEST OF ALL?! Kindness PAYS YOU BACK!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I heard a song today.
I know you’ve heard it too. It
was, The Little Drummer Boy. It’s
definitely a top fiver for me as far as Christmas songs go. I used to sing it to Heller when he was a
toddler. He loved to sing along, dance, and beat his drum while I sang. If I sang
it for you, I guarantee you would not find it a kindness, but Heller loved my
singing, and he rewarded me with his laughter and music.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The song is about kindness.
The Little Drummer Boy had nothing, and yet he gave. He shared what he had. And what a reward! Baby Jesus “smiled at him!” Whew!
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To get into the spirit of the season, I would like to share
the song I heard today. Go ahead. Have a listen! Just click the link below. And, when it’s over, start getting ready. You have lots of kindnesses to share! Get ready to put them out there!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ_MGWio-vc" target="_blank">Little Drummer Boy - A capella. </a><br />
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If this is your first visit to Heller's site, click the joined hands at the top of the page and view our kindness history! We are so glad you are here! xoxo</div>
Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-14953899685297985062012-12-22T11:57:00.001-05:002012-12-22T11:57:31.797-05:00Today is a Day for Celebration!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is the anniversary of the day that Heller joined our Father in his Kingdom! It's a day for celebration. It's a day to remember a little boy who celebrated kindness! We ask you to join us in our celebration of Heller and kindness! In His Love!! xoxo<br />Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-12369520017962712392012-12-20T03:03:00.003-05:002012-12-20T03:09:39.657-05:00I Have a Gift to Bring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Remember the Little Drummer Boy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He sang, “I have no gift to bring…to lay
before a King….”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember his gift?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It brought a smile from the baby Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Little Drummer Boy gave from his natural
ability and provided an offering strait from his heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This year, I am admitting to you, I am feeling
overwhelmed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know if it is
because the days fall in sync with those days five years ago when the week of
excitement ended differently than we ever imagined.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or perhaps I am simply justifying my idleness
with my own excuses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The truth is I’ve
been chanting “I have no gift to bring…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That’s right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am unprepared for
December 22<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I once read a story
about a woman who had suffered recent hardship and felt like she was alone in
the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One evening, she came home
from work and clicked the message retrieval button on her answering
machine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Someone had played piano music
to her recorder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She never found out who
it was, but she said that her spirits were instantly lifted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am sorry I cannot give credit to the story
teller, but the story stayed with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I, however, cannot play the piano.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot play any instrument if you want to
know the truth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ve mentioned it before—Heller was a master LEGO
builder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He could build pirate ships,
cars, and more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite creations,
however, were his trophies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To receive a
trophy from Heller was something special—an easy kindness he could deliver that
I will never forget. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am not a LEGO builder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lately, I have been receiving beautiful works of art from
Heller’s little brother, Nicholas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
quite impressed with his ability, but most of all, I am impressed with the
kindness he displays with each presentation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Mommy I made this for you,” is music to my ears, and it always brings a
smile. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am no artist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">But, I do have a gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I simply have to search my soul and find a way to use my gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-10455597495881105292012-12-05T01:40:00.003-05:002012-12-05T01:43:27.601-05:00Close Kindness<div style="text-align: center;">
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Often, we think of random and deliberate acts of kindness as those acts we perform for strangers and individuals that we barely know. Those stories of randomness<i> </i>are entertaining, inspiring, and make for excellent viral videos for Facebook and YouTube, but some of the very best stories of kindness take place right in our own homes. Remember to deliver acts of kindness to those closest to your heart! <br />
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<i>Kindness Reminder: Set aside special time for those you love. </i><br />
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A special thank you to Anne for the beautiful, handmade ornament shown in the photo above. I have been hanging it on my Christmas trees for more than twenty years, and I think of you each time I do. xoxo<i></i>Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-43910629345434495082012-12-03T01:41:00.002-05:002012-12-03T01:43:23.695-05:00HUGS!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Heller was a hugger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I once met with Heller’s kindergarten teacher
(by her request) to discuss Heller’s behavior in class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>School had just begun and I was deeply
concerned as we sat down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She began, “Heller
won’t stop hugging the children.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My breath released in part sigh of
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">She continued, “Well, no…” she
clarified.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“In fact, they ask him <i><b>to</b></i> hug
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is just such a big boy, and
some of the children in his class are so small.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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a reprimand from me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew that he
would never hurt anyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, I also
knew I would never stop him from hugging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hugs come from love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Physically and emotionally, hugs say, “I care
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As other parents and children filed
into the classroom for their individual conferences, a dark haired little girl
came running to greet us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Heller!” she whooped.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Can I have a hug?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her mother laughed beside her as Heller's hug lifted her from her feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“She talks about Heller and his hugs ALL THE
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<![endif]-->Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-70296081132310709982012-12-02T00:56:00.003-05:002012-12-02T00:58:27.279-05:00Words to Live By<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you thought about how you will spread kindness Because
of Heller this year?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The opportunities
are endless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I pulled together some words to live by in the
hope that it will help spark your minds, your hearts, and your creativity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I do each year, I am asking each of you to
share some thoughts about how you will celebrate December 22<sup>nd</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What kindnesses will YOU deliver?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Among other kindnesses, Heller’s family and friends will once
again host a peanut butter and jelly drive and collect donations for <a href="http://www.echofl.org/" target="_blank">ECHO</a>
(Heller’s favorite charity).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let us know
if you have a contribution you would like to have delivered.<br />
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Thank you all so much for continuing to remember Heller with
random and deliberate acts of kindness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
cannot express in a blog post how much it means to his family and friends.</div>
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In His love,</div>
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Hayley (Heller's Mom)</div>
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PS - If you are new to Random Acts of Kindness Because of Heller, we welcome you. Take a moment to browse through and get to know Heller. Your heart will thank you. Don't forget to say hello. :)</div>
Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-54633776034673786742011-12-15T18:28:00.001-05:002011-12-16T01:18:31.391-05:00Out-of-the-Blue and Spirit-Lifting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTW1nxqe3fUTwn4xfnFxp6yJyS1qIvqm3EzV-pDq3_RIu6ylOsnh2_g6XUvMnTriZ1hBCEuB3SPqj9Lbm2A5vUi_N7irLDctI5vh48atSVSmHamIUqdLgh-FXptS9-clxzygbV6rfS2n8/s1600/OutOfTheBlue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTW1nxqe3fUTwn4xfnFxp6yJyS1qIvqm3EzV-pDq3_RIu6ylOsnh2_g6XUvMnTriZ1hBCEuB3SPqj9Lbm2A5vUi_N7irLDctI5vh48atSVSmHamIUqdLgh-FXptS9-clxzygbV6rfS2n8/s400/OutOfTheBlue.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>I logged onto Facebook this morning and discovered this note waiting for me. I should probably tell you, heartfelt words and acknowledgement that Heller's Day makes someone happy, these are two of my most favorite kindnesses!Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-49246349221179474542011-12-13T23:45:00.001-05:002011-12-13T23:46:00.621-05:00Simply Give from Your Heart!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97B4sx-r7R7G4ELXGIQZDlsBye3-4rEwYnJH2RwmkcdyxAn9mHrUjOZC2p189p_V447bVQuAGqcAqaPrvbt4HO0wBCM5XXeGwh7rZWaB9pxQshmkIx7Vi394BTDrURpcQX6DLTM1eHu8/s1600/SimplyGiveFromYourHeart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97B4sx-r7R7G4ELXGIQZDlsBye3-4rEwYnJH2RwmkcdyxAn9mHrUjOZC2p189p_V447bVQuAGqcAqaPrvbt4HO0wBCM5XXeGwh7rZWaB9pxQshmkIx7Vi394BTDrURpcQX6DLTM1eHu8/s400/SimplyGiveFromYourHeart.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161488588890612399.post-14042815349486529442011-12-08T00:12:00.003-05:002011-12-08T00:15:58.169-05:00Kindness and Laughter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxsbjIBuhtMuY5WUbCl02i8F-ue3iOZ9soYFgEh4z1Xzk2raxBp9n5tYuRpX9oRBbksJel4lm21ED6Rz1omNbzFHk1TqXLrE-4KqHwetkBGrQQKgjUWogcyNTzqdWEAKAhT6pmgieQ4I/s1600/MakeEmLaugh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxsbjIBuhtMuY5WUbCl02i8F-ue3iOZ9soYFgEh4z1Xzk2raxBp9n5tYuRpX9oRBbksJel4lm21ED6Rz1omNbzFHk1TqXLrE-4KqHwetkBGrQQKgjUWogcyNTzqdWEAKAhT6pmgieQ4I/s400/MakeEmLaugh.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">We called it “letting out his air.”<br />
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The sound Heller made when we tickled his neck reminded us of a wayward balloon as it flips and rolls and twirls through the air in its silly deflation dance. It made us laugh. It made him laugh that we laughed about it.<i> <a href="http://becauseofheller.blogspot.com/2008/11/random-act-of-kindness-idea-be-good-to.html" target="_blank">Heller’s laugher</a></i> is the memory that I try to pull to the front of my mind most often when I think about my Sunshine. It was pretty perfect in the way that it too flipped and rolled and twirled.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
Did you know that laughter and kindness go together as well as <i><a href="http://becauseofheller.blogspot.com/2011/12/another-way-to-spread-kindness.html" target="_blank">peanut butter and jelly</a></i>?<br />
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Make someone laugh and you will provide a physical, emotional, and social benefit that costs nothing and is worth everything!<br />
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Be careful—like kindness, laughter is contagious! </div>Capturing Sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736443783396967435noreply@blogger.com0