giveaway #4

Jen Christians - i saw these on Jessica’s blog awhile ago. They are beautiful. A nice thing that happened recently was my sister was in town from Colorado, and she came by with an iced coffee after I told her how I spilled mine in the garage! It was REALLY nice of her.

Queen Bee - I am in the midst of a separation, impending divorce. I don’t want a divorce. No one ever wants a divorce.
My family, friends and even strangers have come out full force, showing me the love of God. My best friend has driven 2 hours in the middle of the night to come stay with me because I couldn’t stop crying last summer. My mother will come to my apartment to kill bugs for me when I flip out and cannot handle them. Friends of friends, practically strangers, email me with messages of support and prayer. A girl I went to high school with found out I was in need of a washer and dryer and gave her old set to me for free, even delivering them to me.
Those are the big things. There are small ones too. The stranger in my work building who holds the door and smiles at me or wishes me a good day. The kind person who let me out in traffic last night.
Have you seen the commercial for Liberty Mutual? It makes me cry still. There is a beautiful light song in the background with female vocals. They show a man stopping to pick up a dropped toy from a child in a stroller. Another man takes notice of this, and does something nice for the next person, like holding the elevator. Someone else sees this and keeps a man in a coffee shop from knocking his coffee off the table by accident. Someone else notices this and….. I just love that commercial. If we all only noticed the small kindnesses in life and passed them along to others…

Melissa Lynch - Three men from my church replaced the floor in a community residential care facility that I volunteer at.Wonderful Christian Men!!For me!!

Tracy - A friend of mine knows how much I love new plants and brought some into work for me to re-plant at my house. She also decided to bring me lunch too…I have some wonderful friends who are very kind!!
This print is so happy!! 🙂

Jess - I was at a funeral and someone I didnt even know waited for me to get out of the car bc they didnt want me to haft to walk alone. She must of seen me upset at the chapel. The human spirit is amazing.

Andria - My husband designed and ordered a custom door for our pantry. It’s inset with frosted glass and says pantry. It was a complete surprise. So Sweet. The print is so cute.

Monica - So pretty!
Something nice: My MIL watched my daughter last night so that my husband & I could go on our FIRST date since she was born 14 months ago. (Long overdue, I know!)

pam - my oldest daughter caught me crying and pushed the hair out of my face saying ‘mom, it’s going to be ok…whatever it is, it’s going to be ok’. she’s a treasure.

Laura - my sweet mother-in-law is always so kind to my children & will always babysit, no matter how last minute the request is!

Kathy - My father paid for a pottery class so that I could go with him, just to spend time with him after many years apart.

christine - yesterday was a very busy afternoon
from 3:00 to 5:30 every minute was accounted for and then i was heading out fot the evening to do some card making.
when i got home that night
my son had cleaned and straightened up the entire kitchen!
it was so wonderful to come home to that
since i left in such a whirlwind
nothing like coming home to a clean kitchen
that was the nicest thing someone did for me yesterday
although;my husband did buy me a new running jacket that is water repellant since i’m running a race this weekend in a potential downpour!
i am blessed!
have a great day meg!
christine

Joni Lane - My mama is the kinda mama I strive to be like. Recently, she took an entire day to help me plant new roses, lavendar, and ground cover. she weeded areas that stressed me out (because of our snake problem) and came back up the following day to make sure i had watered the newbies. she takes care of my children almost daily so that my husband and i can work at our coffee shop. she does nice things ALL the time for me. She’s a great example. she epitomizes “being kind to others”

Lisa - I find that people are kind all the time. But one recent kind event was tather timely. I was a bridesmaid and my dress was going to cost me $210. When I went to pay for it and old friend had already paid and refused to take my money. I really needed that gift. We were fairly stretched at the time. KINDNESS mixed with hearing from God = AWESOME!

Micheala - A group of young people from our church called to see what they could do for me for 5 hrs. So today all 4 of them came over and deep cleaned my house just to be kind.

Amber - My sweet little boy looked up at me this mornings with a big smile and said “love you”. It made my day!

Angela - I would love to display this print in our home. My three year old daughter needs one that says “BE KIND TO YOUR SISTER”.
I am blessed to feel kindness all around me. Just today a friend cleaned my house so I could spend more time with my darling daughters.

Dena - Love the print!
A colleague recently sent me flowers that said “Breathe!” after a state inspection. She also said she wished she could have done more to help. I was shocked because she helped me in every possible way to get ready. It was such a nice surprise!

Kimberley - My two year old got into a plant in our TV room yesterday and spread the soil all over the floor. My four year old walked in shortly afterward, and without a word, went and got the dustpan and broom and some paper towels and cleaned it up. I was pretty pleased with her for taking such initiative and for saving me from another clean-up job.

AshleyAnn - Can one have too many Katie Daisy prints…I think not!
After a little tiff with my hubby he came home and brought peonies, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries for me to plant…it was a good ‘peace offering’!

Emily - My boss stood up for me…. not the first time… and probably not the last time either, but it was something that was greatly appreciated….

Alice - How wonderful is that picture.
umm last week, I had to miss class because my uncle went into the hospital, everything ok, just gave us a scare, so I miss a test a school. In my college, teachers usually don’t care, you would just give you a finaling grade. I explained my story to my teacher anyways and she had a kind heart and let me take my test and I past it!!! That one good teacher.

Kara - My grandma had a shirt ordered and sent me – just because she knew I was stressed and she thought I would like it – and she sent presents for my little boys to open when my little guy turned a year old.. it is that kindness that warms my heart and when you stop to think about one kind thing that has happened to you – it is amazing how so many thing come to mind and can make your day so much better.

Luce - Last weekend my boyfriend and I spent all of saturday cleaning out his parents garage. We took everything out cleaned and re-organized the whole garage, at times people thought we were having a garage sale. 8 hours later it was perfect. The look on my boyfriends moms face was priceless. She was so excited to acutally have a garage.

Catherine - my husband kindly drove the whole way on our trip today, letting me sleep and just relax… so nice!
LOVE this print, thanks for sharing it!!

beth - I love this print…I need it for my classroom! I am constantly asking my students…”was that kind?”

Rachael B - My mom has been saying that phrase to me my entire life! It is so fitting right now because the kind thing someone has done for me most recently was my mom taking the time to do my laundry for me while I was studying for midterms!
Thank you for your lighthearted, sanguine posts everyday!

Kimberly - This is one of my favorite etsy shops! My husband is so sweet. He washed, folded and put away our laundry. And he made me dinner! He’s a keeper!

Rebecca - A wonderful friend made my family a casserole dinner and a loaf of pumpkin bread. So yummy and so nice!

Lori - My mom is in town and she did my dishes for me tonight. Love that. Very kind, that mom 🙂

Ali B - A sweet fellow mama from my daughter’s school saved the day and covered my volunteer shift in a pinch. Without me even needing to ask, she sensed I was overwhelmed and rode in on her amazing white horse to kindly save the day.
It’s the littlest things that make the biggest difference in your day.
Beautiful print!!! Love it!

Noelle - Craig’s latest saying to the boys is, “Philadelphia!” – brotherly love, you know. Would put my sign right by the gumballs in our family room as well…and teach our little one to read it immediately!
Kindnesses…literally hundreds of them have come our way in the form of beautiful cards, emails, pies(!), lawns being mowed, etc. in the last 3 weeks since my dad died. We have been so blessed by God’s hands and feet on this earth. Also LOVE that we have your pictures of our clan with Dad right in the middle….thank you.

kari - I made an ice mandala for a friend who’s cat passed away.

Beth Wells - Love these prints! My husband just cleaned the entire kitchen…SO KIND! I love him so much! 🙂

Nichole - This afternoon my 9 year old son was playing basketball in the driveway with a few neighborhood kids. One of the kids tried to pass the ball but missed and almost took me out instead. My son says “Dude you almost killed my Mom. Don’t EVER do that again!” I wouldn’t say the ball almost killed me but it was kind of him to want protect his Mama! : ) Definitely made me smile!

Suzanne - a friend from work and I were at Panera and as we left I mentioned how cute their little packages of valentines day cookies were…next time I went in to work there they were siting on my desk!

pallie - After my husband was away for the weekend and I have worked two weeks straight, he brought home a nice bottle of wine so that we could relax together. Love him!
and love that print! love. love. love.

Alicia - My parents took my 3 year old on an adventure for the day so that I could have some time to catch up on everything I’m behind on!

miss r - On Wednesday, a local church brought homemade lunches for all the teachers at my school. They even attached sweet little notes and red gingham bows. It was so thoughtful!
I have to share what they did last year, too. They made us lunch at the church, and they served us on real dishes and tablecloths! It was really special. We rarely get to enjoy such a fancy lunch during the school year.

Routhie - What beautiful pictures!
I was reminded by a friend how powerful my actions were and that I make more of a difference than I think. I love having friends that encourage and empower. Makes me want to get out there and do as much as I can.

dawn - Love those!!!
My family has had a rough few weeks. The phrase “when it rains, it typhoons” has been so appropriate. The most random things have made me feel better in this frustrating time. Everything from the nice person that stops to let my daughter and I cross the street — to the friend that sends the perfect email at just the right time. I’m grateful for it all!

Katrina - I have the most wonderful church family ever. My husband has been out of work since Oct. of last year. We are making it by the grace of God and never complain or ask for help. I recieved a call last month from a church friend. She told me that someone just called her and asked her to call us and tell us to go look on our front steps. I opened the door to find a weeks worth (plus staples of flour, oil etc.) of groceries sitting there. We still don’t know who did it, and that is just the way the Lord wants it. I will be so happy to pay it forward when our finances improve. God is so good!

krystall - My hubby knew I’d been having a very bad week…PMS, kid issues, money issues, family issues and friend issues. If it could wrong this was the week it did. Today I was on my 5th load of laundry, cleaning toilets and trying to entertain a 3 year old when my phone buzzed. it was my hubby ” Love ya, I hope your day gets better”. Now my hubby is so not that mushy and for him to think of me and my day during his busy work day it made me stop and cry. I am so blessed to have him.

Erin Kirby - My husband rubbed my back. That was VERY kind. I didn’t even have to ask. AND being pregnant with our first baby, I have aches and pains all over. It was very kind, I love him. And I would LOVE to put this in the nursery!

Cara L - i love this! my parents did something very kind for me today…our plumbing bill was accidentally sent to their house and they paid half of it for us! thanks mom and dad!

Lauren Rodgers - I love this print. We talk to our almost 3 year old daily about using “kind hands” especially with his little brother, so would love to hang this one!! Anyway,my sweet friend who has her hands full with a large brood invited us for dinner knowing my husband was out of town for several days, and it was just really nice to be with them and have someone who has a very “full plate” reach out to us.

Ashley Chandler - Our family’s beloved dog passed away this morning. We are heartbroken. My friend came over this afternoon for a visit and brought dinner (really yummy comfort food including delicious homemade cookies) so that I would have one less thing to think about today. REALLY kind.

Julie - my mother in law recently moved in with my family due to health issues and on one crazy busy loud morning with cranky kids running everywhere, she looked at me and said in the most sincere kind way, you have created a wonderful family….this was the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me!!!!!!!

Kristina - Someone told me thank you. I know this is not a huge thing but, sometimes a thank you makes all the difference!

Linda Sousa - I bought the same print…love it! It would be great to give one as a gift.
Something kind: My parents are forever doing kind things for me, but the other day Dad helped me powerwash an old set of benches and table so I could repaint them.

amy - I had to have a “procedure” at the hospital a few days ago. All of the OR staff was wonderful, but one preop nurse stood out. It was freezing in preop and the nurse kept on bringing me warm blankets and tucking me in…numerous times. It was very comforting. A small gesture, but I found it very touching.

Tracy Lee - My mother-in-law is helping us out with our move across the country by being present when they load our “house” onto the moving truck. I am 900 miles away, and she is saving us so much time and money (not to mention stress!) by being there to be sure everything is being taken care of. I am so grateful!
Tracy

Debra - My daughter surprised me with a birthday supper.
I really would love to give that print to one of my blogging buddies as she just did her living room in those very colours!

Audrey J. - Love your blog and house!! Recently I bought a bed from craigslist. While talking to the lady I let her know that my husband would be picking it up. When my husband went to pick it up, he got to talking with them and they let him have the bed. They told my husband they were thankful for his sacrifice, his commitment, and that was their way of saying thank you. My husband is a Marine and at the time was going to be deployed to Afghanistan.

Flower Patch Farmgirl - Oooh, I like this.
A few days ago I heard Calvin fiddling around in the bathroom after he went potty. He came out a few minutes later with a big smile and said, “Mommy, I tidied up the bathroom for you!” Sure enough, he had folded the little towel into a square and straightened up the soap dispenser and the tissue box. And bonus – he used the word “tidied”.

Bethany - My momma came over to my house yesterday to watch the kids (something she does every Wednesday for free so I can do outreach ministry)… my house was a total disaster. She did the dishes, washed my handwash-only dress that was sitting in the sink, cleaned my bathroom, vacuumed and swept! I feel so blessed to have such a kind momma!

Mandi - Love the print!!
Every weekend when I come home from college, my mom does my laundry–totally not necessary, but I really appreciate it…gives me more time to spend with family and friends.

Teri - a friend gave me her old computer because mine got a nasty virus and she knew how bad i needed one and couldn’t afford to buy one. God blesses me everyday with his amazing love and answered and (unanswered) prayers!~

Angela - I had a baby in January, and had enough sick/vacation time to take 3 weeks of paid leave, and anything on top of that would have been unpaid. My boss went around without my knowing and got a bunch of people to donate bits of their own vacation time to me and as a result I ended up with 6 weeks of paid leave. The people I work with are so incredibly kind hearted!

Meredith - I enjoy reading your blog and find it to be uplifting and inspiring!
My husband has been out of work for a couple of months and we have had to cut WAY back on our spending. Most of it hasn’t been that bad except when it has to do with our children. We just started attending a church that our entire family enjoys and every summer they put on this spectacular camp for the children. My sister who attends the same church has talked about this adventure week for years and has always wanted my 8 year old daughter to go and feel God’s love there. We were so excited that this was going to be the year that she gets to go. But, unfortunately with our finances having to be extremely tight we were unable to afford it.
Out of the blue, my sister and brother-in-law, came over and gave us the registration form for Abbey, my daughter, that said she was successfully registered for Adventure Week: Buccaneer Bay. They so thoughtfully paid for Abbey to go.
Family is such a blessing and for them to share their finances with us in this way was extremely generous and thoughtful! That is only one of many ways that family and friends have showed us the love of God through this hard time. God is truly amazing. He always provides!

Dineen - Love this. I think I’ll order a few for myself today. Or maybe that will be the kind thing someone will do for me today and buy me one!

Sarah Mahan - I was at Subway earlier this week. I had to get five sandwiches plus drinks. I had my two daughters with me. My one year old refused to let me put her down so I could fill the drinks. A young lady came over and helped me fill my drinks AND she helped me to my car!!!!:)

Amanda Kay - My sweet husband did the rest of the laundry while I was at work. He often does so many kind things for me and our family.
Love is KIND!

Donna - My MIL and FIL called and asked to take the kids for the day. Really, is there anything nicer than a little time to yourself?

Ruth - i love her prints! yesterday was my friend’s last day at work… there were three of us who often ate lunch together. so on his last day, he made the two of us a ‘voucher’ with some cash stuck on it, to have lunch at our favourite pub another day. how sweet is that? and it was HIS leaving party!

Kate B - I absolutely adore that print! What a wonderful message, too.
As for kindness…my husband not only fixed dinner last night, but cleaned up the dishes and kitchen afterward. Such a sweetie!

Bec - I’m the kind of person who likes to do for others so it is often hard for me to let others do for me. My mother in law recently cooked us a steak dinner since that is rarely in newlywed’s budget. My husband has recently started trying to learn how to do laundry! That is very nice!

Sarah W - I love it!!
Last week when I last minute decided to go with David on his business trip, David’s friend kindly watched our dogs, came by twice a day to check on them and he doesn’t even live near us.

Mary Beth - I feel so good just reading everyone’s acts of kindness! Sometimes it feels like there isn’t any more kindness out there! My hubby took the morning off this week to help me chop down some tall grasses down at the church, loaded them on his trailer and hauled them off for me. He’s sweet like that!

Katie - Very fun looking gift! Would look wonderful in my kitchen…I’ve had so many wonderful people do kind things for me lately – hard to pick just one.
I just had someone bring me an ice-cold can of diet coke – can’t top that!

Betsy - Love the print!
Just a few hours ago, my lovely colleagues helped me. We’re in the middle of this wonderful Kansas Spring thunderstorm. My class of 4th graders was in the middle of a test on the computers in the lab. BOOM! There goes the power! There goes 26 computer tests.
Once the lights came back on, 3 of my wonderful colleagues & friends helped to get every last one of the tests set up & running again. 🙂

kristen - That print is adorable!
My sweet friend surprised me with dinner and it was such a nice treat!

Katherine - My friend, Megan, made a pan of PW cinnamon rolls and overnight-ed them to me… From KS to CA!

Tracy - My friend dropped off something today at my house. I commented on her cute green purse. AND SHE JUST GAVE IT TO ME!!! Who does that? She actually emptied it out in her car and handed it over. I told her no… and she insisted…. I love her! I will blog about it tomorrow on my new blog. http://www.lifeisjustplainfun.blogspot.com.
By the way, I loved the painting you showcased.

Sara Levine - This print is beautiful…I’d love to put it in my yoga room! The other day one of my students sent me a note telling me how much he appreciated my classes during such a stressful time in his week. I get such a reward from giving myself up to others but it was so nice to have someone acknowledge my work and thank me for it.

Tiffany - I was having a bad day, a super bad day and my husband brought me home a KING size Butterfinger and my favorite drink, ruby red grapefruit. They don’t sound that great together, but it was such a wonderful thought and greatly needed!
I love my husband!

Ashley - Just this afternoon I was waiting in a long line to check out at Target. I only had one item so the man in front of me (who had a basket full) allowed me to check out in front of him. Simple and kind, but made my afternoon.

Katrina - I could list so many kind things people have done for me lately. Most important by far though, my parents have taken us in and let us live with them since my husband lost his job 8 months ago. They haven’t complained once about having all of us here (and supporting us!) and have even told us they don’t want us to leave. I love them dearly. 🙂

hannah jetter - Looks like fabulous nursery inspiration for my first baby =)

Ramona - That is beautiful, I love the details in it. And colors. And frame.
I have a wonderful mother-in-law who does thoughtful and kind things for me like recently having dinner (Ham and scalloped potatoes) ready for me when I walked in the door from work. Also, a friend who lent me his Canon 5d Mark II- said “Hang on to it, play with it, you’ll love it” It meant so much that he trusted me with this incredible camera. I am surrounded by very kind people.
Love your blog!!

MOW - Today a friend borrowed my car and she filled it up with gas before giving it back to me. She didn’t need to, but it was very kind for her to go out of her way to stop at the gas station! Very thoughtful!

Lindsay - I was really sick a week ago and my neighbor just showed up at my house, got my kids ready for school and then took them so I wouldn’t have to drive. On her way back, she picked me up some soup and medicine. Then, she also picked my kids up from school. It was awesom. She is my ANGEL!

Jalayne Culbertson - I am currently 28 weeks pregnant and have a 2 year old birthday party at my house this weekend…my sister is being kind enough to take a day off work and drive up a day early to help me clean my house. I couldn’t have asked for something kinder!

Megan - My neighbor came over today and helped me work in my flower beds and get everything for spring ready! So kind!

LibraryGirl62 - I work at an elemntary school and I LOVE my kids! Theya re forever making me smile with “Ms Ashley you look beautiful” or “Ms Ashley, I love you”. They are so Kind-what happens in middle school????

Megan Kohlman - I don’t normally comment on give-away things. But here goes. (This will be long because I’m copying an e-mail.)
I am a teacher (second year) and recently found out that my position is being cut due to budget woes. This morning I came to work to find an e-mail from one of last year’s parents. It read:
Hello Megan –
My family and I have heard news today that your contract will not be renewed for the next school year. We are deeply disappointed to lose a talented, dedicated teacher like yourself. My son has enjoyed your class and I regret that my daughters will not be able to experience language arts with you in the future. He was crushed to hear that you wouldn’t be back next year, when he knows many tenured teachers are not as capable as you are.
I pray that you will land safely in a new position quickly and you’ll be better off in the long run. My husband has experienced a few layoffs and we know the pain and anxiety that go along with changes like these. We have always landed on our feet and I’m sure you will too.
Please know that you are appreciated, valued and that you will be missed at ACMS. All my best to you!
I think this more than qualifies as something nice. (Plus, that would be a perfect print for my classroom, when I find another job for next year!)

Lauren - I am a nurse. A patient gave me a thank you card earlier this week and it was THE SWEETEST thing for her to think of thanking me. That doesn’t always happen…it made my week!
(And I’ve been admiring these prints for a long time!)
🙂

jennifer - Love these, so I couldn’t not enter…
The other day, my twelve year old SON gave me a hug and kiss and told me he loved me! Made my week!

Stefanie - My 5 yr. old daughter offered me the last grape, and then told me she loves me more than Cinnamon Toast Crunch…that’s major! 🙂

Sunny - wow….this is really colorful and amazing photos of gumballs. You are an amazing photographer I must say. You have the eye for it actually. You can get more colorful gumballs from carousel gumball. They have a nice collection of gumball machines and gumballs of numerous colors.

Lorie Yoder - My husband graciously took my daughter to her church meeting last night because I had book club at our house. He usually teases me about book club and how ridiculous it is, but he didn’t comment at all, and didn’t say a word about driving to church. He even took the kids out for supper!

Jennifer DeLosSantos - We had to take Kate on an emergency trip to the doctor and our car was at work with Jude. Our neighbor saved the day by running over and helping me hook up an old car seat in my mom’s car. This is the same neighbor that recently gave us his 36 inch TV when ours went out. Amazing.

Chris - My 4-year old told me I was a good singer.

Dawn Zaffron - My mom and dad came to help me with the first few weeks of my newborn baby’s life. I did not do one load of laundry for the whole 2 weeks they were here. My parents pretty much rock.

kimberly - recently I helped someone at work print their daughter’s graduation invitations. In return she gave me a bag of Dark Chocolate Peanut M&Ms, something she had overheard me say that I like. Completely unexpected, and so kind!

Jennifer Meysenburg - Just yesterday I was in line at a drive thru Starbucks and when it was my turn to pay the barista said that the person in the car before me had paid for my drink as well as drinks for my 4 kids. WOW! That is a random act of kindness that I will always remember and it has challenged me to do more acts of kindness!

Rachel - I have had morning sickness for the past 9 weeks (and counting). My mom came over and cleaned my house – DEEP cleaned the bathroom and kitchen… a most wonderful gift of kindness! I love my mom!

Heather Young - I have recently been ill, and was in the hospital and my husband is just the kindest man in the whole world. He stayed by my side 4 days and nights, made sure I was always comfortable and was just so supportive. His kindness is never taken for granted, and I know I am truly blessed. I LOVE this print!!

Lindsey - My grandfather took me out to lunch at Cracker Barrel today. We had a grand time.

Rebekah - I wrote “BE KIND” on the little chalkboard over my kitchen sink this week. Because I need to be reminded in capital letters. 🙂
A childhood friend with whom I had completely lost contact recently found me on Facebook, read my blog and sent me the sweetest message saying that she still had letters we exchanged over 20 years ago when I moved away, what warm memories she still had of me, and how my blog had blessed and inspired her. She’s now a busy wife and mom of 3 boys, working on a cattle ranch, but the fact that she took the time to tell me that I was still special to her touched me so much.

rachel - Love those bright colors!
I recieved the sweetest act of kindness today. I teach 3rd grade and on Thursdays we have grade-level meetings. These meetings take place of our Thursday planning periods, so I can’t go to the copy machine, check my box, (go to the bathroom), etc. A parent of one of my children was doing work for the PTO and stopped by my room. She offered to read a couple of picture books to the class while I ran to the copy machine, got a coke, (and went to the bathroom). It was 15 minutes, and it was awesome!

sarah - Oh, my goodness I love her stuff. “Not all who wander are lost” was a title of a paper I wrote in college. It’s so me!
Funny you speak of something kind – yesterday I ran in to check out a thrift store I was next to. I was really pushing my 1 year old so close to nap. I found awesome cheap glasses and was standing in line at the one check out to pay. He was quickly turning into a hot, sleepy, cranky mess. The woman in front of me said “You need to go ahead of me”. Bless her. She only had one little porcelain elephant, she didn’t have to do that. I thanked her profusely and took her up on her offer. 4 cool new wine glasses, one sleepy boy and a very touched mom left that store and had an awesome day because of her.

Tere - I’m in a meeting and was just delivered a box of See’s chocolates. Pretty cool and kind (well, not to my hips).
But when I think of kind, I think of my mother who is the most giving and kind woman I know. She gets my 4 year old on the bus nearly every day and picks up my middle school kids in the afternoon. Yesterday, all my laundry was done. She’s so kind and a keeper.

Casey - What a lovely piece of art. I would adore it!
For me……and I do consider this for me…..but in a roundabout way. My sister has Scleroderma and I’ve spent a lot of time with her in Dallas recently (we live in KC) helping her after a long hospital stay and several complications derived from her disease. I recently asked my readers if they’d like to help since I read from time to time that they’re interested. I’ve had a huge response. Friends I’ve never met in person or even spoken to on the phone have stepped in to help. They’ve made meals and delivered them……they’ve sent gift cards so that Caroline and her boyfriend can purchase meals easily instead of having to cook……they’ve arranged for a caterer to create and deep freeze tons of food to stock her freezer.
I know they are doing it for my sister, but I also believe it’s for me……because they know more than anything I’d like to be there full time preparing these meals myself. I am so touched by their generosity. I can imagine you feel the same way with the response to your Africa ads.

Melissa Shepard - My aunt bought me a plan ticket to go visit my sister and her family who are serving as missionaries in north africa.

Jenn McQuate - Oh, I tried to win this on “under the sycamore” and if I don’t win it this time then hopefully my husband will get it for mothers day!!!! (of course now I will also need a cute gumball machine)!!!
My mom had a heart attack a year ago. We live in a city called Castle Rock and yes there is a trail on our Castle Rock. My mom has set it as a personal goal to hike that rock with the kids and I as a way of celebrating life after her attack. So we did just that, yesterday. It was beautiful weather and the kids (just 2 and 4 years) were great!!!! We made it to the top and rejoiced and praised our God!!!!!!!!!! Just about 10 minutes into the decent my mother stepped on a rock with some loose gravel and slipped. She looked up in pain and said I heard something pop. There I was at the top of this rock with my kids and my mom with a broken arm (confirmed after 4 hours at the er). And then a nice man came to pass us on the pass and saw my 4 year old crying (scared for nana) and I was taking of my jacket to create a splint for her arm. He was so nice he helped us get mom up and helped me get mom and the kids all the way to the bottom of the rock. I couldn’t have done it with out him. I thought he must have been on his way down already but after we loaded up in the car he went back up the rock to finish his hike!!!! Long I know but SO INCREDIBLY KIND!!!!!!

Allison M - oh fun! (and i love every print in her shop!) My boyfriend went on a men’s camping trip last Friday and stopped by my house to bring me a boquet of tulips before he left..just because.
THANK YOU!

Melissa - I LOVE THIS PRINT. And I think I need it at my desk as a constant reminder. 🙂
In the last week my husband has shown me great grace while I’ve been under a lot of pressure at work. He has been sensitive, patient, and encouraging. I am so blessed to have him!

Marie - That’s so cool! My Hubby made me my nrg tea this morning. It’s a natural energy drink we have every morning. (Although I love coffee, I can’t drink it because it makes me sick. Sniff, sniff.) Anyway, he had it waiting for me when I got out of the shower…it’s the little things that make me smile every day 🙂

Stephanie Carroll - My husband brought home a bicycle for me out of the blue 🙂 Then he spent his whole Sunday fixing it up and refurbishing it for me.

Ashley - I have that print and some of her other as favorites on my etsy page!!! I would love to win one!!!
Someone did something nice for me…by just texting me some verses I needed to hear! :0)

Crystal - my husband did the dishes last night and pulled dandelions in the yard!

Amanda - She has beautiful items!
Something kind . . . my husband brought me my favorite coffee home the other morning without being asked or hinted at!

Lori Heathcote - I love, love this print! It is so cheery and uplifting! Something someone did nice for me was just last evening when a friend sat and listened to me and gave me lots of wonderful advice from years and years of wisdom and insight of an older mother. Meg, I love your blog, your beautiful family and home!

Nicole - What a great picture! I am a substitute teacher (soon to be teacher hopefully!!) and this is my mantra!
Something nice done for me lately was from my boyfriend, he knew I wasn’t feeling so good earlier this week due to a mean cold so without me asking he surprised me with a bagel and a green tea! It was so unexpected and made my day! 🙂

Sally - I love all of her prints.
I’m 35 weeks pregnant and as I was pushing my very full cart out of BJ’s – a very kind young man offered to help, he pushed it all the way to the car and unloaded too!! How kind.

Keshet - My husband has been dealing with all this graduation paperwork for me–it’s long and tedious, but he does it out of love:)

julia - ooh…I can’t wait to go to her shop….something kind…hmmm…my friend just sent me a crock pot!

Kirsten - I am so in love with her stuff. Happy sigh…
The other day my son’s teacher gave me a hug on a rough day. It was something small, but oh-so-needed!

Amy Mierzejewski - i’m clueless about gardening so a friend stopped over with a whole bunch of seeds and plants and helped me start my very first vegetable garden! it really cheered me up on a particularly gloomy day!

Sarah Swartzentruber - The other day my car had broke down, and I couldn’t get ahold of any family members so I called my friend up and she came to my rescue! I feel so blessed to have such kind friends and family!!
Love the picture!!

Chelsea - I love the poster! Something someone did for me recently that was very nice was to take me on a trip to palm springs!

stephanie Janes - that is the cutest thing. so bright and perfect little message.
I work at a science camp for kids, and we had someone under the weather, and I agreed to cover from him the next day and as the day went on I found I was having crazy tummy problems. SO I needed someone to cover for me. This coworker totalled agreeed to pull a double shift for me. It was the sweetest thing, He had no problem, usually people complain about it. but he had no problem,

4JJM - My husband went in late to work (so he could take the kids to school) so I could go to church this morning and have coffee with the girls. My husband does kind things for me everyday, he inspires me to be kind to others.

grace garland - thanks for introducing us to her stuff……love it. my fav. is “sweet bird”.
i live in atlanta, ga and had to go through the toll booth today. when i got to the cashier to pay my toll she said that the person in front of me paid mine. love the kindness of strangers.

Lou - Alex my sister she made mashed potatoes for me!
P.S I hope i win!
P.P.S i’m turning 9 April 27th!

jessica - my neighbor & I were out for a late dinner after going to hear William P. Young (author of The Shack) speak at her church. We were in awe by his story, inspired,…eyes opened WAY WIDE…we are forever touched…while we are eating a complete stranger approaches us & tells us she thinks we are beautiful people…she’s says she’s been watching us interact and she sees a true, caring, blessed friendship. It felt SOOOO great. I am now going to make a BIG effort to recognize the “little” things that are actually BIG things in other people.

A pocket full of posies... - A sweet friend showed-up unexpectantly at my Dr.’s appt.- just to hold my hand and “be” there! It was one of the greatest gifts I have ever been given!
What a delightful print!
Blessings!
Jill

Laura Phelps - total stranger sent me the limited edition kitchen aid mixer as an “investment in my future”.
Better than the actual gift (which IS amazing) was the fact that out there, there is someone who believes in me.

Amy - That is JUST the print to hang on the blank wall I’ve been staring at. Matches perfectly. Out of the blue this week my hubby brought me flowers and finished his little honey-do list without any “nagging” on my part, as usual. It was so unexpected and lovely. I heart him.

Beth Ann - I am blessed to have small acts of kindness all around me – a smile, a wave, a door holder etc. This morning at Home Depot one of the workers was kind to my young toddlers – which is refreshing. Many times with a 3 & 2 yr old you get nasty stares…..

Nathalie - Love this give away… My neighbor was kind enought to come over with his bobcat and help us take down trees and spread dirt for our new lawn… even after along day of work.

Talia - something kind someone did for you recently:
I received a response from a student (I work at a College) to an email I had sent regarding a job opportunity stating that I “was a blessing”. I smiled all day long. So sweet and thoughtful.

rachel p - Ugh, I was having a rotten day. And my son (in the middle of one of his year-and-a-half-old temper tantrums) looked at me, put both his chubby baby hands on either side of my face, and gave me a big ole smooch! It was the sweetest, kindest thing EVER <3 🙂

Caroline - I am a new mom and a new home owner. My husband and I just relocated and my mom has gone above and beyond to help us get settled. She takes care of our sweet baby boy when we need a break. She has been helping me decorate and set up house. And yesterday, she bought me some beautiful new plants for our back porch. I am so blessed to have her love and support!

adrienne - taking dinner to a friend tonight. she just had a baby girl 🙂
really nice giveaway, a great reminder too! thanks for the chance to win!

Jaime - After having a totally crummy day I came home from work to find a clean kitchen, a vase of flowers and a sweet husband. He knew just what I needed!!!

June - My dear hubby did all the chores last night…just because.

Jessica - So beautiful!
My husband is always doing nice things for me. This morning he unloaded the dishwasher and killed two spiders! 🙂

Tegan and Tage - Gorgeous, gorgeous print. You know, my Starbucks barista complimented my two different colored eyes last week, then gave me a complimentary drink because he said he, “Took too much of my time chatting with me about them”! It was such a refreshing change from the, “You lost a contact” comments I usually get. 🙂 Those kind words made my whole Friday (more than the free drink.)

Kelly O. - I love that print!
recently I was ill and a friend arrived, gatorade in hand, and stole away my son for the day so I could rest.

Courtney McIlwain - My husband has been working so much lately that he hasn’t ben able to keep up with his yard work. So this morning I cut the grass for him.

Amanda - Today, my principal (I’m a teacher.) let me leave early because I wasn’t feeling well. She didn’t make me use any of my sick days, either. She told to have a free day and go home to rest! It’s so nice to have a nice boss!

Jessica/littlepumpkingrace - Love that print!!! The message AND the artwork!
My mother and my mother in law watch our two little munchkins 3x/week in our home so that I can to to work at a local nonprofit organization serving abused children. I can’t think of anything kinder than their selfless devotion to spending time with our children week after week.

Janine - I have been going through some stuff lately and my friend picked me up for lunch yesterday. She gave me a much needed break and she just listened. Sometimes just having someone listen to you is a gift of kindness that we take for granted.

Lacy Brauner - I just got home from Target and bought myself 3 dresses and a new pair of sandals. Ive been really stressed out and have been really low. Ive lost all self confidence after huge weight gain after my delivering my son,(who is 19 months old, and Im still a cow..), so these dresses were a little pick me up. I feel cute and the prints and colors are awesome, very summer. Now I just need a pedicure and Ill be ready for some rays!!

Brenna - Whoops, FOR me. My sister-in-law unloaded my dishwasher and folded my laundry all week long! Now THAT is kindness! My laundry/dish fairy!

Meredith Salmon - I love this print. I am going to check out the site and see if I can find some great Christmas presents for this year.
My 6yr old and I argued last night ( I am not even sure what about). He disappeared and when he came back he was holding a stapled note that said that “he was sorri and promisd not to do it again, I am sereus, that he is just a kid” He also drew a picture of me and him together. It was too cute and made my day. It worked because I can’t remember what we even fought about.
Hope you have a great day!!!
I hope you have a great day.

amy d - “someone” brought me margaritas and spent 3 days patiently waiting for their hair to turn blond. 🙂

Shelly - Last week I was helping my dad paint his house…the entire inside..and got behind on laundry and chores at home..my incredibly awesome hubster did all my laundry! Can you believe it of course it’s back with a vengence but for a day it was all done courtesy on one precious hubby! Love em!

Angie - My husband, out of the blue, has been doing the laundry for me as he works from home. He has even folded and put it away! I love that guy!

Kim - I love all of those prints- too cute!
This morning while I was playing with my kids I (clumsily) backed into the wall- it hurt! Before I could say anything (I’m sure I made a very gracious face) both of my kids (2 1/2 and 1 1/2) were covering me in kisses asking me if I was okay and if they could make it better….to see their little hearts in action made me teary-eyed!

Allie - i love those prints! last night, my friend edited my 16 page research paper for me!

Tara @ the cinnamon post - after a horrible day at work and with a pounding headache i came home and my little boy told me to lay on the couch and he rubbed my temples and told me i was beautiful
~Tara

Jennifer - My mom and dad both took me in to help take care of me and their granddaughter while I finished my degree which I will be graduating with in the fall.

Mitzi - I’m so glad you showed us this painting (and her site)…. I LOVE it! I am amazingly blessed with kind people in my life! I just had a baby, 7 wks old today. While I was on maternity leave my Sunday School class brought us food – kind blessing. I had friends and family stop by to visit and call daily to check on us – kind blessing. And when I returned to work (sad face) my wonderful boss had fresh flowers on my desk; not to mention she is extremely patient as I’m still adjusting to getting out of the house with 2 little ones and rarely on time!

Dawn Neale - I have been suffering with Post-Partum depression since the birth of my 15 month old daughter. I have one friend in particular who goes out of her way to be kind to me. She just phoned and it bringing coffee for the two of us. She just expressed she is struggling too. We will spend the morning being kind by listening and encouraging each other. I thank God for the great friends he has place in my life.
p.s. I love the print and your blog, it brightens my day.
Dawn

Molly - My mother allowed me, my husband, and our two children to move back in with her so that we could be in our home state with family and so my husband can start his business. We appreciate it greatly!

Kimberly - Wow, I am having a hard time thinking of something nice someone did for me. I love doing things for others and I try and think of ways to make others feel special all the time. But to think of something someone did for me… that is a change for me. I guess I would say I came home yesterday and my hubby had mopped the kitchen floor, it was nasty there is no other way to describe it. We were having family over and I was going to do it when I got home from work. I got to relax and enjoy sometime with my daughter. Thank you, I really need to appreciate what others do for me more. I do say thank you but I need to personally appreciate it.

tom burke - My friend Rebecca, who is always sweet assisted me with a project at work. Without her, I would be LOST!!!!

Leah - My sister served as my fashion adviser on Monday…helped me find a dress for a wedding Im going to next month!

Anne-Marie - I would LOVE to have this print in our house! I’ve tried to teach my girls that lesson since they were very little and I think it was learned.
Came home from a long day/night at work and my youngest rubbed my feet for me while we watched a movie.

Ruth H. - My sister came from out of town for a visit, and took care of the kids one night so that my husband and I could go out.

sherry - My hubs randomly put flowers in the car after a particularly stressful day. He’s the best.

meghan - This is BEAUTIFUL, I love it!
Just yesterday one of my classmates told me she has been praying for me. I’m in Medical School and getting ready to take my boards, it was just so touching that she prayed for me during this challenging time.

Abbey - Tricia made my family dinner on a day when my heart was heavy as I awaited news from my dad at MD Anderson Hospital about his treatment plan for his relapse of Leukemia.

Danielle H. - I work at a law office and we do primarily family law. One of our clients brought me two chocolate chip cookies out of the blue one day when she had called and knew my day had been pretty crazy and busy. It was so unexpected and so thoughtful, especially since this particular client has been going through a terrible custody situation and her life has been in such turmoil. For her to think about ME while she was at the lowest of low in her life, made me all the more grateful for her kindness and made me want to be more thoughtful to others as well. Love, love, love all the Wheatfield prints! Want to add them to my daughter’s bathroom!

Amanda - My parents have been keeping my puppy while I travel for work. It has saved me so much money, and I don’t have to worry about my baby being mistreated! I don’t know how I will be able to thank them properly.

Lori Danelle - My 3 year-old made me a birthday crown and a card. It was the first thing that she’s done specifically for someone! I never realized how much I’d love construction paper and stickers!!! It was so great to see how proud she was and how happy it made her to make some one else happy!!! I could’ve squeezed her until she popped!!

Beth Ann - Love the print!
My parents had planned to come help me move, but when the sell of the house fell through just a few days prior, they still came up but instead helped me unpack! And my mom did some major Spring cleaning for me, while Dad took me to Sam’s to stock up on some house necessities — I won’t need to buy toilet paper or paper towels for a long, long time!

Kacey - It’s so beautiful! Such talent.
Last week my sister-in-law (who lives across the street) offered to watch my two boys while I went to the grocery store. She has a 2.5 yr old and a 6 month-old, and was also watching a neighbor’s 3 year-old. She’s a saint.

Amy - I love her paintings! Awesome!
Recently, two of my friends took great care of me while I was sick. So kind. Bought me Gatorade, popsicles and a thermometer. So wonderful to have such kind and loving friends.

Alysa - I saw this dad at the park, totally engaged with his two daughters – just so precious. i happened to have my camera along, so i approached him and just said, can i take a few pictures of you and your girls. so often there are a million pictures of the kids and few of the parents with the children … and so, he said yes and i did … i edited them and emailed them to him and he loved them. and sent them to his family in Poland – so cool that they were able to be proud of their son, being a loving, great daddy. So it was fun to take the time to take the pics and then edit them so that he could enjoy them!

april - My friend told me last week she wanted to plan a dinner for my birthday which is like 3 weeks away….out of nowhere….it doesnt seem like a lot but NO ONE has ever done that for me…and with two kids it will save me a lot of time and made me feel super loved!!! <3

Cat Sasser - My husband. He opened the car door for me…and continues to everyday. 🙂 We have only been married for 4 1/2 months but everyone acts like once you get married you’ll stop doing those sweet little things you did before- to show that person you care. He hasn’t and I know he will continue. 🙂

Annette - I was having a rough mommy day (you know…whining, back-talking, and not doing what needed to be done…..and that was just ME!…the trickle-down to the kids wasn’t pretty). Anyway, we got back into our car after running errands and my sister and her kids had seen our car and left us a “We love you” note in bright, happy crayon colors…totally turned my attitude (and the day) around…love my sis!

monique - ohh here is to hoping!!! in being kind, i helped one of the kids that i treat clean his nose and teach him yes mam…does that count? ave a wonderful day!

Amanda - I love the Wheatfield…I recently bought a print from her after following Ashley’s blog. Something kind: yesterday our little dachshund, Phoebe, apparently escaped from our yard. Our next door neighbor chased her down the street, caught her and carried her back to our house. It was not an easy task…I should take her some Starbucks.

Michelle Whitlow - Those are just beautiful!!! Such color. I would *love* one of those 🙂
Something kind…when I was walking out of my kids’ school yesterday the lady in front of me thought she let the door slam on me (which she didn’t because I was further back than she thought) and she turned around to say sorry. Seems silly but it seems that more and more people these days forget (or choose not to be) polite. It’s refreshing when you see just the opposite! Have a great day 🙂

Diana G - My 8-year old son told me I was prettier than Lady GaGa. Not sure if that’s being kind or not – but I’ll take it!

Amber P - Ooh, i love this!
My coworker brought me a piece of lemon cake. It was delicious!

Mindy - Doing random act of kindness is on my 40 things to do before I turn 40. On Sunday I made the Pioneer Woman’s breakfast burritoes but it made a million and my little ones are too picky so my hubby took the rest down the street to the crew who were roofing a house. We didn’t know them or who lives in the house that they were working on. They were taking a break and said “sure, they’d love a snack.”

Becca Fort - I just bought 3 of Katie Daisy’s things! I have them framed and ready to put in my newly re-done “craft” room. Its a room that was in need of TLC off of our garage and when my mother-in-law let me borrow her Bernina sewing machine to learn how to be crafty, I decided that room would be perfect for all my lovely junk. So obviously a 4th print would be PERFECT in my room. With that being said, I will have to say that my hubby always does nice things for me…..most recently a TRUE SURPRISE 30th birthday party with all my family and friends there. Not to mention he pulled the carpet out of the craft room and painted the concrete floors while I was gone for work (I’m a gymnastics coach and am gone most weekends this time of year for competitions). So, needless to say, he’s great and I’m lucky.

Art Cant Hurt - my little brother just moved to colorado from indiana….like A WEEK AGO…and even in the midst of his moving chaos he called me (knowing it would be a particularly rough day for me) to make sure i was ok.
it made this big sis so proud of the man he’s become!

Staci - There are two ladies at our church that have been teaching my almost 8 yr old religious education classes and getting him ready for his FIRST COMMUNION!!!! We just go to a public school and not a Catholic school, so this has just been incredibly invaluable to us!!!!! His big day is at this Saturday’s 5:00 Mass!!!! Sooooo exciting! I’m making him your rainbow cake! He’s going to be super excited when he cuts into it!!!!! Thanks for this opportunity Meg!!!!!

Suzanne Gallagher - This just happened this morning. I had just left the gym after doing a great workout and decided to treat myself to a nice cup of coffee. I entered the Starbucks and stood in line behind a Mom with a newborn and a toddler. This poor woman really had her hands full anyways, when it was my turn at the register, I realized that my kids had taken all my bills out of my wallet this morning for school so, this amazing Mom stops what she is doing with her children and not only buys my coffee but with a beautiful smile at that. I told her that I would be thinking of her for a long time. And she confirmed to me that there are alot of kind people still around!

Elizabeth McDonald - My kids did the dishes…without being told!!!! And then they asked if there was anything else that needed to be done around the house! I love them!

Laura - The painting is beautiful.
My sister has been very kind to me lately. I’m taking a literature class, and she has helped me understand my work, and has put a lot of time and effort into helping me succeed.

Mother Runner - I love her stuff…even if it’s a bit girly.
Recently my friends all stepped up and helped out when my step-dad was in an accident…bringing food, coffee, quarters, tooth-brushes, etc.
My friends are the world’s best. wink, wink

Sarah - I love that print. Perfect for a playroom – decoration and a helpful reminder! Love it!
My husband cleaned out the fridge for me. It was mad stinky (whoops) and I just couldn’t take it. What a sweetheart.

BriBedell - My girlfriend gave me a giftcard to my favorite store in the mall! Love that girl 🙂

Courtney - WOW, I love that. Well, my hubby is a church planter and a year ago we moved to the urban core of Kansas City, Missouri to start a church. We had a really hard time finding a bank to accept our offer on houses because we had an FHA loan, all the houses we were bidding on were foreclosures, and flippers were coming in with a cash offer (quick, simple, no paperwork) and we were getting turned down. We ended up with three kids in a tiny two-bedroom rental, asking God to help us get a house where our dining room table would fit. It has been a hard year, but I’m also so grateful for lessons in contentment, growing close (literally) with my kids and husband and more.
So a friend of a friend who doesn’t even KNOW us, but believes in what we’re doing, and flips houses for a living, put in a cash offer on the house we wanted, got it, is fixing it up for us and is making a small fraction of the profit he would on a normal deal he puts together, because he’s selling it to us so cheap. I keep thinking, “This guy doesn’t even know us! Why would he help?” I know it is not for our sake, but to serve God, but seriously… talk about kindness!
This would be a great reminder in our new house of the kindness of God and others! We move in about a month. 🙂

Liz - This is a lovely print! Well, just last Saturday I went to a 14 hour crop that my husband encouraged me to sign up for so that I could just hang with the girls. He not only kept our 2 and 4 year old all day, but I came home to a “semi” clean house. He’s such a keeper!

Wendy B - I love it!!!
A few days ago I was feeling a little down so my husband surprised me with flowers when he got home from work. It instantly brightened my day! 🙂

Jamie - I love the print! Just last night my husband and I were out to frozen yogurt and our total came to a little more money than we had with us. So the KIND cashier offered to cover the difference. We were touched:)

Lindsey - I have had an enormous amount of kindness shown to me lately! I have had three baby showers in the last four weeks thrown for my husband and I in preparation of our first baby! The kindness of our friends and family is so overwhelming and humbling!

Toni :O) - Awesome! I love the Bless This House one too. My coworker who I’m very close with just gave me an awesome smelling candle-a scent that she loves and now I do too. She’s so sweet and I’m blessed to have her friendship. Oh, and I also received a lovely vase of tulips (my FAV!) yesterday for Admin. Professional’s Day! :O) tonidreist@yahoo.com

Andria Koehler - My sister and brother in law sent me some really beautiful roses for Valentine’s Day just to let me know how much they love and appreciate me. It was really sweet and totally unexpected!

Julie Weaver - My husband is out of work (work toward his teaching certificate) and our little family has been living with my parents since December. It has not been easy. My husband is very quiet, and tends to leave the room when either of my parents enter it. Two weeks ago I had an aunt come and visit. My quiet (kinda grumpy) husband made breakfast for all of us. Just because. It’s such a small thing, but it was soooo sweet.

Amy - My husband packed me a cucumber and rye sandwich this morning for lunch! I don’t know if i am more excited to eat it or to think about him thoughtfully making it for me.

sarah - my husband and I are getting ready (“shopping”) to buy our first home…we’re so excited…we have practically nothing to fill a house and when we were at church, a couple offered us their furniture from their home that they were selling. WOW…what a treat! We now have a bed for guests when they arrive :)…now to just find a house!

Charity Palmer - I have such a sweet husband. He packs my lunch for school every day (I am a teacher). It’s a wonderful, kind thing he does for me to take a little bit of the load off 😉

Terri - That is so beautiful!!
I am lucky to have so much kindness around me! Recently I have lost 42lbs (and still going down!!) and I have had lots of wonderful and encouraging comments on how good I look and how well I am doing. It has meant so much to me during my struggles to lose weight and I so appreciate this not so small act of kindness 🙂

aprilmwalker - oh i just LOVE her stuff & absoultely LOVE this print! recently my parent’s were kind enough to give me the camera of my dreams, the Canon 5D Mark II, for me to pursue my dream of becoming a professional photographer! if that’s not major love & kindness, i’m not sure what is. happy thursday!

meghan - we just moved to a tiny little town. we finally have some space and room to breath outside of the city. our new neighbors bought us raspberry and blueberry bushes for our first home garden.

Emily - My mom cleaned my fridge and microwave, now that is kind, because they were gross. Love the sign, great reminder!

Jenn - My kindness was bestowed to me just yesterday. I was flying from Washington Dulles to Ottawa Int. with my 2 kids, they are 19 mos. and 3 and while they are awesome kids I had 100 million pounds of carry on with me. I’m talking big purse, laptop bag, and giant diaper bag stuffed to the gills. I had gate checked my double stroller so when we landed I could easily get to the baggage claim. Well when my stroller came off the plane (with all the other gate checked items) it was on the highest of high platforms and there I am with all my stuff and kids who have just spent the last 5 hours doing nothing. Well this man came right over to me, dressed in a REALLY expensive 3 pc suit ~ fancy laptop bag, nice shoes and everything and just grabbed down my stoller and set it up for me without any prompting! I was so thankful to this man, what a nice thing to do for a mom traveling with little ones. It made my day!

J. - Love that print so much. A dear friend recently made me ANOTHER whole batch of homemade granola after I accidentally spilled the entire first batch into my purse. Sweet!

kari Kim - My parents drove 10 hours to spend the weekend with me and my three children. My husband is in the military and away most of the time and they thought I needed a break. I was able to see a movie with a friend and sleep in. Ah, the joy of simple things…..

Connie - My daughter left a note on my pillow that said” Dear Mom, thank you for all the stuff you did and yummy cake..love the A-cafe(American Girl Cafe)It was the best Birthday ever.
It’s so nice when your children appreciate the efforts we mom’s put into their birthdays…or everyday for that matter!!
Also, my dad has been taking my children’s bureau drawers, one at a time and re-finishing the fronts for me…I bought new drawer pulls to replace the broken ones and he thought they needed more than new pulls…I am truely blessed…Love the print!!

Diana - I’m fairly new to your blog, but am really enjoying it. I found out about it from my daughter, the lovely Keri at Forever Folding Laundry. I always trust her taste. Anyway, I have so many things to consider, but the thing that stands out the most in the last week or so, was the two day trip I took last week to Shasta, CA with two researchers from our unit. They wanted me to see first hand the results of field research we’ve all worked so hard on for the last five years. I’m retiring soon, so they took two days out of their very busy schedules to give a wonderful tour, history lesson, educational experience, and the time to get to know them a little better. I loved it.

virginia - my husband surprised me with a giant pack of new crayons and chocolate for no reason.:0)

Stephanie - I love that print!
A friend just passed along some jars to me, for canning applesauce in the fall.

Corinne - One of my co-workers came in one day with lunch for the whole group, picnic style. It was so adorable, and fun, and brought us together during the chaos of the day.

Sara @ It's Good to be Queen - oh I really want to win this!!!
last night my husband (who doesn’t cook anything besides pancakes and grilled cheese) made 4 dozen cookies that I had to bring somewhere today so that I could go out with girlfriends last night. 🙂

Messy@Bungalow'56 - My husband made supper. He often does, and I appreciate it every single time.
Dana

Rachel - I don’t need grand gestures; it’s the small things that count. This morning one of my students brought me hot chocolate. I usually don’t drink hot chocolate, but it was such a sweet thought that I gulped it down. And it was so good!

robin - I had the opportunity to go to lunch with my aunt, who I haven’t seen in over 4 years. She has leukemia and hasn’t been doing well. At lunch, she said to me, “tell me about your kids. How are they different, the same, what are their greatest personality traits, tell me *all* about them.” And then she gave me the floor to really talk about them. And she listened to every word, letting me know how important my children are.

shannan - I have such wonderful supportive parents and just the other day my mom tore up the loan paper work that i owed her and said it was paid…what a relief!

Kimberlee J. - I fell asleep early last night. When I woke up this morning our disaster of a kitchen and living room were spotless thanks to my husband!

robyn - we have had some family and friends help my husband and i out financially, even though i know that money is tight for them too! what a gift and incredible act of kindness!

katie - My brother made a special trip over to my house with some flowers for my yard that he had dug up from his yard just because he knew I would like them.

Dee Stephens - The person in front of me at Starbucks bought my coffee for me!

Christy - I love this!! I receive kindness from people so often. I am truly blessed. What comes to mind from recently is my MIL made dinner for my family on Tuesday just because she knows it is a difficult night with the kids having gymnastics and Girl Scouts and she just wanted to help out! Love that!!

LeighAnn - My husband surprised me with dinner all ready on the table when I got home from a long day. I’m so blessed!

rebecca - My son, without asking, got down on his hands and knees and scrubbed the kitchen floor for me!!! God is good!

Leslie @ {Tiny Wings} - Oh, lovely! I discovered Katie’s shop last week, and have been coveting that print!! (You’re right, it does look perfect with the gumballs!! I think I’d display it the same way!!)
Something kind done to me: After my FIL passed away recently, one of my best friends brought over a HUGE bag of “Family Time” gifts for me, my hubs, and my kids. It had a game for game night, water bottles for when we geocache, brownie mix for when we bake together, etc. I couldn’t believe her generosity and thoughtfulness!

purejoy - my SIL knows when i go talk to my christian counselor and invests her precious time with me to talk about it afterwards. she has a generous heart.
btw, i linkded to your blog today at my blog and would cover your prayers for a couple mentioned there.