Posts Tagged: making a difference

Kind Gestures

September 20th, 2012
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Life’s Little Presents

Sometimes it’s the little things in life that can make a difference.

Someone holds the door for you as you enter a building.

A stranger (nicely and innocently) smiles at you for no reason.

A friend calls you.

Someone treats you to lunch.

A happy card arrives in the mail.

You find a dress, purse or shoes on sale at an incredible price. ( I always love this!)

Someone actually listens to you.

These small wonderful surprises give you a lift and put something extra into your step.  Most of these are surprises that you can give … Read More

It’s Never Too Late

June 21st, 2012
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It is never too late to acknowledge someone’s loss. Whether it is weeks or months after the loss has occurred, those who are closest to the deceased will always want to hear how that person made a difference in the lives of other people.  It may feel awkward, but it’s helpful to those mourning if you can relate a positive memory, a favorite expression or any helpful advice the person once gave to you. There are times when you hear about someone’ s loss many months after it happened and you don’t know what to do.  Should I call?  Should… Read More