The Kindness of Little Things

"Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort."
~ Humphry Davy

Kindness does not have to be grand.  On a recent Saturday evening, I was dropping off one of my children at an evening birthday party when I ran into another mother whom I don't know very well.  She offered to bring my child home after the party.  I declined the offer because I live very close to where the party was and did not mind going back later, but I appreciated her kindness.