Supporting my Father In Law, who has Alzheimer’s. I’ll be getting his weekly shopping today and spending some time with him. He also has the most amazing carers who come in 4 times a day who qualify for more acts of kindness than I ever could.
I was just out on the street rushing to an appointment and I saw a tall boy approaching me in a jacket just like the one my son has – thinking it was him with his head down low and his hoodie pulled up I took a step forward – he looked up – not my son – but someone his age – with tears pooling down his face. I gave him an ‘it will be ok smile’.
The moment was gone.
I then got to thinking what if it was my son, what if he had been bullied, or had been told of the death of a loved one, or just had emotions so big he couldn’t process them – what would I do?
I turned around thinking ‘if I approach this kid he is probably going to think me a creeper’ but I have to try – I thought maybe a sugary drink and chocolate from the 7/11 would be something that can help – when I have been in shock sugar helped me.
I spotted him coming out of 7/11 …with an energy drink and a chocolate.
I approached and asked if he was okay – he looked at me and said “yes” and burst into tears. I asked if I could do anything or if he needed anything and he said no, and turned to go – all I could do was grab a pack of tissues to give him from my bag and he took them and smiled and walked off.
Who knows what made him cry – maybe he just flunked his exams, his girlfriend dumped him, or something else – he was definitely sad. What if that was my child, or your child?
That is why I sponsor Kids Help Line and I feel so passionately about it – so far I have raised $25,000 by giving people one of my courses for free if they donate – every $10,000 is a fully trained new counsellor who can answer the calls. Because kids sometimes don’t have someone to give them a little kindness or someone who will just listen.
I bought my mum her favorite chocolate and fudge ( mum has Dementia) she smiled and said thank you
Helped a sick woman with her luggage onto a train.
I gave a plasma donation to help all those who need medical help right now.
Supporting my Father In Law, who has Alzheimer’s. I’ll be getting his weekly shopping today and spending some time with him. He also has the most amazing carers who come in 4 times a day who qualify for more acts of kindness than I ever could.
I was just out on the street rushing to an appointment and I saw a tall boy approaching me in a jacket just like the one my son has – thinking it was him with his head down low and his hoodie pulled up I took a step forward – he looked up – not my son – but someone his age – with tears pooling down his face. I gave him an ‘it will be ok smile’.
The moment was gone.
I then got to thinking what if it was my son, what if he had been bullied, or had been told of the death of a loved one, or just had emotions so big he couldn’t process them – what would I do?
I turned around thinking ‘if I approach this kid he is probably going to think me a creeper’ but I have to try – I thought maybe a sugary drink and chocolate from the 7/11 would be something that can help – when I have been in shock sugar helped me.
I spotted him coming out of 7/11 …with an energy drink and a chocolate.
I approached and asked if he was okay – he looked at me and said “yes” and burst into tears. I asked if I could do anything or if he needed anything and he said no, and turned to go – all I could do was grab a pack of tissues to give him from my bag and he took them and smiled and walked off.
Who knows what made him cry – maybe he just flunked his exams, his girlfriend dumped him, or something else – he was definitely sad. What if that was my child, or your child?
That is why I sponsor Kids Help Line and I feel so passionately about it – so far I have raised $25,000 by giving people one of my courses for free if they donate – every $10,000 is a fully trained new counsellor who can answer the calls. Because kids sometimes don’t have someone to give them a little kindness or someone who will just listen.
I bought my mum her favorite chocolate and fudge ( mum has Dementia) she smiled and said thank you
Helped a sick woman with her luggage onto a train.
I gave a plasma donation to help all those who need medical help right now.