Just had to share this...
Sunday, Jessica, our 15 year old played a piano solo called "I Believe in Christ". She played it for a young man(19 years of age) in our church who is leaving for 2 years to serve a mission. He spoke and then she played her solo. It was beautiful and touching. She has been taking piano lessons for 7 years--now we need to send a thank you to her teacher, don't you think? Anyway, yesterday in the mail she received this note from someone who was in the congregation. Did they need to write the note? NO.. Did Jessica expect the note? NO... Did it make a difference in both of their lives? YES... Kindess is so catching...it was one of the nicest gestures I've seen...thank the heavens for good people.
So, it triggered something in me. I had already planned this activity, but after the note yesterday, I am even more excited. Tonight, I am in charge of an activity for the young women in our church. We are going to make cards, wrap them up cute and take them to some of the shut-ins in our ward(church) so they can write to family or whomever they would like. Thank you to Kelli for showing us how to make them. Go here, on her May 22, 2008 post if you would like to learn how. They are fun and simple and so cute!!Scatter kindness today~~~~~you just never know....
Be nice to People,
Be nice to People,
Julie
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A. Attached or single? Attached
B. Best Friend? My husband, first, and my friend of 27 years, Lisa
C. Cake or pie? pie(German Chocolate)
D. Day of choice? Friday(Love that TGIF feeling)
E. Essential Item? shower
F. Favorite color? mustard yellow and sage green
G. Gummy bears or worms? gummy worms
H. Hometown? Bountiful
I. Favorite Indulgence? Going to quilt shops
J. January or July? July--January is waaay too long!!
K. Kids? 4--all girls
L. Life isn't complete without? Family--immediate and extended
M. Marriage date? August 10,1990
N. Number of brothers and sisters? 3 younger brothers--I ruled the roost=)
O. Oranges of apples? oranges
P. Phobias? heights and someone driving too fast
Q. Quotes? I have many--all over the house, but a favorite is: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
R. Reasons to smile? good health, children, husband, folded and put away laundry, snail mail, fabric, faith, shoes, random acts of kindness, finished projects, service and good books
S. Season of choice? fall--love it ALL
T. Tag 5 people--play if you would like to
U. Unknown fact about me? I attended a 2 room schoolhouse grades K-10!! Had to leave home for high school for my junior and senior year.
V. Vegetable? Corn on the cob
W. Worst habit? Worrying...sigh
X. Xray or ultrasound? Ultrasound--unless it's bad news...
Y. Your favorite food? Is chocolate food?=) I like good Mexican food.
Z. Zodiac sign? Pisces
12 comments:
Congrats to your daughter on her solo! It is really wonderful that someone took the time to send her a note telling her how they enjoyed her preformance! People just don't do things like that very often these days....
The card idea is wonderful! I'm sure many people will be thrilled to recieve those cards and it's even better that they are handmade!
Have a great day!
I do believe the giver of this kindness is in many ways even more blessed than the received. When you reach out to others unselfishly, it changes who you are. How wonderful that you're reaching out to those who need a warm touch so badly.
Congratulations Jessica! It is precious that you're using your gift to bless others.
Smiles,
Lea
How great your daughter has the opportunity to share her gift in a meaningful way and bless others.
Love that!
Love the card idea.
T
What an inspirational, fun, and feel good post, Julie! Enjoy the rest of your day, my friend :)
How sweet - that your DD did the solo and that the young man appreciated it. I love that story Julie!
Loved your post..the story was so sweet. Have a wonderful day! Love the card idea too.
Unexpected blessings have a way of multiplying-God's hope I'm sure-how pleased and happy He must be!!
Blessings'
Shayne Louree
That is wonderful that she did a solo that touched hearts...and wonderful that someone sent her the note as well!!! :)
That is just so wonderful about your daughter's solo and the note she received. You know, A "Barnabas Committee" seems in order here. Barnabas' name means "encourager." And there is nothing more wonderful in someone's life than to receive encouragement and uplifting notes like this! I'm so glad you are doing this!!!!!
Cora
I just love that song. It was one of the one's played at Mallory's funeral. It means so much to my family, or anyone in our church, it is so profound.
Congrats to you daughter on her solo, what a kind thing she did for the missionary as well, I'm sure he'll take that with him as he leaves for his mission. What a lovely note as well, it's so nice of them to take their time out to do that, obviously the spirit was speaking to them as well as many others I'm sure.
It's amazing the way music touches us and many blessings to your daughter for providing the ward with such a wonderful talent to do so. What a wonderful post, it's so nice to start my day off with one like that!
Have a wonderful day!
Shay
Julie - I just found your blog and it's fun to find out that you live in Utah also! There aren't a LOT of prim lovers around here, huh? Maybe we can meet up someday - I live in Clinton. I'm a quilter & rug hooker. My son just got his mission call to Seattle so I've been very busy getting all the stuff he needs to take with him. I look forward to reading your blog on a regular basis!
Kindness has such a far reaching affect. How sweet it is for someone to express their gratitude to your daughter. I choke up a little just reading about it and imagining her playing that beautiful song.
This is a lovely post, Julie. Thanks for always reminding us to be kind! :)
Love the cards!
Have a HAPPY day!
Jo-Anne
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