I have always been a very sensitive girl. I can remember being a small child and receiving a free lunches at school. My mother had recently divorced my father-- she was then a 32 year old single mother of three girls with no college degree. She worked as a hostess at a fancy restaurant, and went to school at night, but we struggled-- or I should say, she did. As a child, I was oblivious to our ... Continue Reading
Take What You Need Day!
It was recently Random Acts of Kindness week at the Child's elementary school. These little gestures are things we've done together since she was tiny. The thing is we've never referred to them as as such. Mitzvahs. Paying our rent. These are the terms we've typically used. As a result, when the child was informed it was R.A.O.K. week, she was ... Continue Reading
Kindness breeds kindness (guest post).
I have learned so much about patience, attitude, faith and fearlessness from Krysten. I've invited her over today to share her musings on the notion of kindness. I read this article - 15 things Incredibly Happy People Do - last week. And I loved the principles! A lot of the things listed are things I try to do in my everyday. But I admit there are times, where the wear of the ... Continue Reading