Last night I went to dinner with a couple of friends. We had a great time catching up on each others lives and lost track of time, staying later than we intended. We argued over the check and went on our merry way. When I was getting ready for work this morning, I realized I had forgotten to tip the gentleman that was waiting on us!! I felt terrible! I'm sure he was cursing us as we stood outside the restaurant still chatting away. It's easy to say "oh well, it's just a few dollars" and forget about it but I couldn't do that. Waiters live off their tips and for all I knew this guy could be scraping by to make ends meet. So after work I made sure to stop by the restaurant and personally hand the man his tip and an apology. He seemed very appreciative that I had made the effort to return.
Witnessed random acts of kindness:
Sometimes I think the world would be a better place if we all had the heart of a child. They have the ability to take care of one another without bias or judgment. Today I witnessed acceptance, eagerness to comfort a friend in need, and gratitude displayed in a 3 and 4 year old. It was the most genuine acts of kindness I have ever seen. I have the pleasure of caring for a 3 year with medical needs for my job. She is the sweetest, loving girl I have ever met. She has recently started going to school and it's been an adjustment for her and her classmates as she does a lot of things differently than most of her peers {such as eating, breathing and talking} Despite their inability to communicate in the same manner, a classmate has taken this little girl under her wing; making sure she is included in activities like a game of ring around the rosey. When that same classmate was having a difficult time getting her coat on, the girl I care for went over to help her. In return she received a big hug from her new friend. I wish we could all love like these two girls do and I hope that life does not harden their hearts as they grow older.
Who did you make smile today?
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