Ephesians 4:32

My friend Wendy posted something on FB recently that really intrigued me.  It was a link to a website called Kindness Girl, and the topic was Guerilla Goodness.  Think random acts of kindness, but funner!  (Yes, I know funner isn't a word, but it works in this case!).  If there is one thing that I want to teach my children (besides to love the Lord), it is to be kind.  It's an attribute that I hope people think of when they think of me, and it's a legacy I pray that I'll leave with my kids.  Kindness.  So simple, yet so lacking in society...if you ask me.  And this girls website is AWESOME!  Totally inspirational.  In fact, as soon as I wiped my eyes after watching the videos (I'm a emotional crier), I told Wendy that our little town was about to be taken by storm, DDD style.  Oh, you'll have to watch some of the videos if you want to know what DDD is :)  See how sneaky I am?! 

So, my first mission is to spread some thankfulness to those who aren't thanked often enough.  This morning, as I watched the trash men working their way down the street at 7am, I got an idea.  Next Wednesday (that's our trash day), E and I will be waiting outside with a box of donuts, a carton of OJ and a big 'ole thank-you card.  I'll let you know how it goes :)

My plan is to spread a little love once or twice a month to some people who least expect it.  The gate-gaurds, the DMV workers (if anyone needs a little smile, it's them!), and the people who work at the Social Security office (I had to go there 2x last month and I'm thinking they are some of the worst treated people ever!) are all on my list.  Do you have any other ideas?  Any people working in jobs that you think are thankless that might deserve a little smile?  I'm all ears.  I think that will be part of the fun...trying to think of something that will make a particular job-group happy.  I was thinking a bouquet of daisies for the DMV...just something bright and happy :)  Let me know what y'all come up with...and better yet, if you decide to do it in your town, blog about it so I can see!!  

"Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you."  Ephesians 4:32