Today I received an amazing act of kindness from Tara and her family in St. Louis... I was returning to Tara the ice cream machine I had rented from them for my wife Karen's "Celebration of Life Ceremony." My wife of 44 years had passed away last week...and my Karen wanted no fancy funeral, just continue reading...

A Hard studying soon to be Nurse named Susan craving Girl Scout cookies, in a land that is filled with retirees & not many available Girl Scouts. A Girl Scout named Emma, working on her goal of selling enough cookies to take a trip to San Francisco so she can move up the next level in Girl continue reading...

I try to give some food/supplies to one family each month i hear of or see on one of our local free/giving pages, and on sat it was a young couple about my 22 year old sons age, the gal was sick with bronchitis, seeking:easy to eat" food, meds, and advice to get better. they lived quite close to me, continue reading...

I saw a post on a "buy sell trade" website on facebook from a Mama looking for cheap clothing for her littles. I replied because I have children the same age. I asked her if I would be able to donate multiple boxes for her children. She was overwhelmed with happiness. She tried to pay me but I told continue reading...

The Other Day I Had A Sub For Language Arts And Social Studies. The Sub Needed Help With Getting A Video Up. So I thought Of Emma And Went And Helped The Sub, We Eventually Got The Video Up And She Thanked Me And Gave Me 5 Shout-Outs To Put On My Teachers Shout-Out Board. continue reading...

Went to dinner with my husband this evening and our server seemed to be having a rough night...only two tables, shorter shift etc. We tried to be extra cheery, have fun with her, etc to help make her evening better. Then I remembered Emma. When the bill came, we gave her a $25 tip on a $30 bill. Not continue reading...

After someone shared the agiftfromemma website with me, my heart was touched. I printed off the cards, tucked them in my purse, and waited for the "right moment" for my first random act of kindness in memory of Emma. This evening we were celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday at a local continue reading...

As we were rushing out the door with the kids to get Valentine's Day donuts, I decided that we would also treat another family to Valentine's Day donuts! I printed up the cards, and off we went. There was a mom with her three kids, one of which was probably twelve or thirteen (close to Emma's age). continue reading...

Tonight my parents asked me if it was ok if I stayed at home so they could watch a movie. I wasn't really wanting to be by myself, but I told them yes. They were planning to seeing DeadPool, but it wasn't appropriate for me yet. about 30 minutes later my parents came back home with my favorite ice continue reading...

On Thursday, I read the post asking us to pay it forward in Emma's honor. On Wednesday night I was meeting friends at a local restaurant. I had been there before. There is a beautiful young lady that plays guitar and sings beautifully on some nights. She was there. Graceful. Beautiful. Soulful. She continue reading...