Tuesday, November 25, 2014

The Kindness of An Offer

"Helping someone is what life is all about."
~ Willie Stargell

Sometimes, you end up not needing the favor or the help, but you do appreciate the offer. 

A few weeks back, I was focused on a home project that I did not know how to handle or even where to begin.  I mentioned it to a friend and she immediately offered to come over and help me with it.  We haven't set a date yet, but I feel much better knowing that I can count on her.  Her offer has already helped me. 

More recently, a friend asked me if I wanted to have lunch on my late father's birthday, so that we could reminisce about him.  I couldn't meet her that day, but it meant the world to me that she thought of it. 

Reaching out to someone and reminding that person of our friendship can sometimes be just what that person needs -- and there is great kindness in that.

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