WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

I believe in KINDNESS! We never know what a person is going through so it is so important to treat everyone kindly. You will wonder how this goes with getting out of debt, but I will explain that. First of all, we must remember that getting out of debt is a journey. There is no way we can do this by ourselves. We learn, we grow, and we serve others. I can not imagine how wonderful the world would be if we all took the time to be kind.

I want to share a small story to illustrate what I am trying to say. I was getting food at a store deli for our family. I had the lady behind the deli counter cut our meats and our cheeses as I was telling her how we love to have pita sandwiches with the diced meat, vegetables, and dressing. The lady wanted to hear all about how we made these sandwiches. She said: “Oh that sounds so delicious. I am working a 12 hour shift and no one is coming in to cover for me so I won’t be able to have lunch.” As we visited I found out she was a single mom with small children and she was exhausted. It broke my heart as I went home—thinking about this sweet lady not having lunch. As I was making lunch for my family the idea came. I made her the biggest pita sandwich ever. I grabbed a water bottle and some fruit salad. I ran back to the store and there she was. As soon as she saw me holding the food, she started to cry. I watched her counter while she quickly ate some lunch. Can you imagine how much that meant to her and how wonderful it made me feel? And, you guessed it—whenever I go back to that deli and she is there—I get the ROYAL treatment—she goes above and beyond to serve me. 

There were so many times in our journey to becoming debt free that people were there for us to lend a helping hand. When our daughter had surgeries we were blessed with yummy meals, gift cards, texts, messages, donations to help with medical bills, packages, visits, and the list goes on and on. We even had a very dear friend give us a Disney World Trip. This trip was so wonderful after all the weeks watching over our daughter in the hospital. We were able to get away and spend time with all of our children. I look back and think how do I ever thank these amazing people enough!! And, the answer is clear —we pay it FORWARD!!! 

I am so grateful for kind people everywhere!! I want to THANK YOU—you know who you are!! 

Being kind does not have to cost us a penny. A kind word, a hug, a smile, a wave, a gentle hand shake, and “what can I do to help you” goes a long way. I promise you the more you do for others——the more they want to do for you!! Through my life I have been blessed beyond measure from the kindness of others. So, I have always tried to do my best to be kind. 

Try it—make someone’s day today!!!! AMAZING things will come your way. You will be so surprised at how much happier you will be and how your own problems will fade. You will find a JOY that you thought was gone. You can do it!!! Happiness is around the corner!! I love the quote from James M. Barrie: "Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” I promise you what goes around will come back to YOU!!