Small gestures add up

December 20, 2016 by EmmasDad Leave a Comment

I have been touched by your website and find myself visiting often when my heart needs a boost of kindness.

I received an Emma card from the AkaMom’s LuLaRoe #blessing. A simple extra pair of leggings. I remember watching Holly casually lift them from the pile and place them in my envelope. I was touched for late December is a weary time after weeks of shopping for others – it was nice to have something special for myself. That little Emma card was tucked in the package and so powerful…..I saw it every morning when I opened my dresser to get ready in the morning.

We tried our best to fill December with kindness. We brought toys to a donation for the local children’s hospital for kids who couldn’t go home for the holiday. We made a holiday meal and brought it to the food pantry. We dropped off a bag of warm clothes to our local shelter. We brought in winter gear to a collection run at my school and also donated holiday gift bags for their charity store.

One morning as I got ready to meet up with a local mom to purchase some swimwear for my daughter I knew I needed to stop at an ATM and I knew $25 wasn’t going to be an option at the ATM. I thought of going into the bank for change but was not sure if I had time. I knew this mom would have her son in the car and did not want to risk being late. Instead I remembered that emma card and went inside to grab it. I took $40 out of the ATM and gave the mom the $40 and the card.

It was a small gesture but I know many moms who sell items as their children grow out of them to make space and recoup money. I hope that small amount of extra money made their holiday a little easier and that it gave them a boost and a smile as they prepare to pay it forward…..and I hope they get a chance to read Emma’s story.

Making a difference for our grandmother.

The Story of “The Flower Girls:” #itallchangedwhen My role models have taught me how powerful kindness is and how far a little kindness can go, so when I became the role models of my little sister and her friend, I made them my priority. I became determined to be that positive role model they needed.continue reading…

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Hi there! I am a customer of yours and was truly touched by your story…and so very sorry for your loss. I am a 5th grade teacher in Rockaway, New Jersey and this is my 26th year of teaching. I always try to instill and inspire my students to always give back to others, tocontinue reading…

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My golden heart son.

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It’s going to the dogs….

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