Showing posts with label kindness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kindness. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Jenn: On My Mind
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Cara
"Always be kinder than necessary, everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle" ~ James M. Barrie
A friend posted that quote on facebook yesterday. I read it and thought so true and put it out of my mind. Last night I was sitting at dance talking to one of the other dance Mom's and two grandma's. We were really just passing time when one of them said something about a young friend of hers having brain cancer. The other Mom in the group said she had brain cancer and went on to tell what was a harrowing story. Of being in the hospital with a 10-year-old, twin 5- year- old and a 4 -year -old at home. Of almost dying and her husband having to make some agonizing decisions while she was in a coma. Of coming home and her children being terrified of her because she was bald and bruised and didn't look like their Mommy anymore. Of taking a year and a half to recover and still after 8 years, of having to be tested every 6 months. I sat there silently. This woman is one of the nicest people I have ever met. She would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. After all she has gone through, she has a perspective I don't have first hand. It can all be gone tomorrow so make the most of it today.
The dance Mom's story is extreme. But think about all the other stories out there that you don't know about. About why someone might be having a bad day. Maybe they got in a fight with their spouse. Maybe the bills are due and they are trying to figure out how to pay them. Maybe they are fighting a health issue. I think kindness goes along way. This morning driving my son to school, there was a long line to turn into the school. There were some cars trying to come out of the street right before the school. I stopped and let three cars turn in front of me. My son said "no need to be so kind mother" to which I replied yes there is. Maybe one of those people will let someone else in next time. I have sat at that corner and no one let me in so hopefully one of those drivers will be kind. One small step at a time.
Thanksgiving is next week. Christmas is in a month. The holidays are a time for family and friends and good cheer - maybe even a little extra kindness this year.
Cara's two cents: Well said, my friend.
A friend posted that quote on facebook yesterday. I read it and thought so true and put it out of my mind. Last night I was sitting at dance talking to one of the other dance Mom's and two grandma's. We were really just passing time when one of them said something about a young friend of hers having brain cancer. The other Mom in the group said she had brain cancer and went on to tell what was a harrowing story. Of being in the hospital with a 10-year-old, twin 5- year- old and a 4 -year -old at home. Of almost dying and her husband having to make some agonizing decisions while she was in a coma. Of coming home and her children being terrified of her because she was bald and bruised and didn't look like their Mommy anymore. Of taking a year and a half to recover and still after 8 years, of having to be tested every 6 months. I sat there silently. This woman is one of the nicest people I have ever met. She would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. After all she has gone through, she has a perspective I don't have first hand. It can all be gone tomorrow so make the most of it today.
The dance Mom's story is extreme. But think about all the other stories out there that you don't know about. About why someone might be having a bad day. Maybe they got in a fight with their spouse. Maybe the bills are due and they are trying to figure out how to pay them. Maybe they are fighting a health issue. I think kindness goes along way. This morning driving my son to school, there was a long line to turn into the school. There were some cars trying to come out of the street right before the school. I stopped and let three cars turn in front of me. My son said "no need to be so kind mother" to which I replied yes there is. Maybe one of those people will let someone else in next time. I have sat at that corner and no one let me in so hopefully one of those drivers will be kind. One small step at a time.
Thanksgiving is next week. Christmas is in a month. The holidays are a time for family and friends and good cheer - maybe even a little extra kindness this year.
Cara's two cents: Well said, my friend.
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