From the heart and soul of a child....
Being Kind
By Kristen Elise Luger, aged 5 and 2/3rds
"I help people because I like them
and I care for them.
I help my grandmas do stuff
around the house.
And I hold the door for people.
I like to give things to people
and not just have stuff for me.
Cause their moms and dads
would be sad if no one was kind
to them."
(Personal note: Kristen, wrote this herself when asked "what does it mean to be kind?". Although only
5 years old, she has already learned what sharing with kindness means and the happy feeling it gives to both the giver and
the receiver. It is a lesson from the uncomplicated innocence of youth - that many adults could well be reminded
of.)
HELPING OTHERS FOR FRIENDS
By Jayme Douglas Lynch, age 8
"I like to help people like my friends, by holding doors, share my lunch at
school if it is allowed, and walk somebody to the nurse.
And most of all if someone is sad, I like to make them happy by telling them
a funny joke or tickling them.
I like to see them smile! It makes me smile and it makes me feel really
good inside that I know I helped them."
(Note: Even young children recognize the true spirit of kindness. They can
show some grown ups how wonderful it is.)
SIMPLE EVERYDAY ACTS OF KINDNESS...
They cost you nothing but have more value than you'll ever know....
1) Take time to hold a door for someone...instead of rushing through it.
2) Let the other guy go first for a change...you will feel yourself relax.
3) Make it a point to say something nice to at least one someone each day.
4) Ask a neighbor if they need anything when you go to the store.
5) Say "thank you" more than you do.
6) Give a call to a friend you have been "too busy" for...life is too short to just be "too busy" for
each other.
7) Offer a ride to one who needs it...If you've ever needed one, you would know how much it means.
8) Be a good "listener" for a change...don't get stuck in the "I" and "me" mode.
9) Give a smile to a grouch. (They need them more than anyone!) ...and you will surprise them!
10) Surprise one who least expects it...with flowers, cookies, a note...or any little thing that say you took time to
think of them.
11) Try to listen to what makes someone say something - instead of reacting too quickly to the words they
speak. Everyone needs a bit of "understanding" once in a while.
RE: PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH . . .
This has nothing to do with politics, but rather people and faith.
This is for real. I called Laura Lefler in
Sen. Alexander's office
today, 2/23, and she confirmed that she wrote it .
She sent it to several friends and
they then put it on its journey.
... Larry Hone
I'm at the 8:00am service at my church,
St. John's
Episcopal, at Lafayette Square, across from the White House. (I wanted to
go early because I was going with
Alice and Brent for breakfast at
the Cracker Barrel in Manassas.) Much of the service was
uneventful-nice, but uneventful-until
it comes to the part of the service when
the priest says, "Greet one another in the name of the Lord." I turned
to
my right to exchange the peace with my friend, Amy Fox Smythe, who was
was on the other end of my pew. I then shake hands
with the person in
front of me, and turn around to say hello to the person behind me. The
person behind me was our
43rd President George W. Bush. I am not kidding.
A small crowd was forming around him, and not wanting to delay the
church
service or bother him by waiting to shake his hand, I turned back
around and sat down and talked to Amy. About 30 seconds
later I
felt a hand on my left shoulder and turn around to see President Bush with
his hand extended. "Peace of the
Lord, " he said and held my hand
with both of his.
"Peace of the Lord," I replied, and held both his hands and smiled
at him. I turned
back around and was remarkably calm about
the fact that the most powerful person in the world was sitting two feet
behind
me. I could hear him flipping through his bulletin as the priest
made the announcements.
I loved the idea of him thinking, "Oh, there's a covered dish next Sunday."
When I stood up to go to the communion rail, he got up and walked down the aisle behind me. We passed a little old lady who
said,
"Mr. President, I pray for you every day." To which he said, "That's a very special
gift. Thank you so much."
We got to the communion rail and there were two spaces, one in
front of us and
one around the side of the altar. We both surmised for
ten seconds and then I started off around the corner. He stopped
me and
whispered, "No, no. I'll go around" and motioned for me to take the
closer spot.
The only exception made in
the entire service was that the President
was allowed to leave first and then the rest of the congregation followed.
With
all sincerity, and partisanship aside I tell you:
This is a special man! There is a peace and a Godliness about him.
It radiates from him.
It is the only reason that I was able to remain calm.
It was more than the adrenaline I've felt when I've met other famous people.
A
goodness flows through this man.
He has more than my vote in November.
He has my respect, my prayers, and my gratitude.
Whatever your political affiliation, and whether or not you agree with his
decisions,
you should take comfort in the fact that-despite recent press
attacks-this is a man of integrity who makes decisions because
he believes
that they are RIGHT, not popular.
He makes these decisions with a heavy heart and through prayer.
I don't mean
to go on, and on, but I truly believe this was
a blessing from God that should be passed on.
Laura Lefler
Office
of Senator Lamar Alexander
302 Hart Senate Office Building
202-224-4944
fax: 202-228-3398
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