Be Love.

Every now and then I like to post this entry from my dad's journal. He passed away in October of 99.... and this one always brings a smile to my face.

I thought about this post after something really awesome happend at work yesterday. I'm a checker at a grocery store and I had a women in line with her two young kids. She was paying with food stamps and didn't have enough on her card... then her debit card wouldn't process for the remaining 56 dollars. The women behind her piped up and asked me how much it was and I told her. She then proceeded to pay for the rest of the womans groceries. Without even hesitating. She just asked that the kindness is passed on to someone else.

It this day and age it's rare to see such selflessness and love for a stranger. It warmed my heart and brought tears to my eyes.

From my father is where my true love for people comes from. He is still a constant reminder to be kind and be love.

This year I vow to be more kind and loving. Never to take anything for granted and be thankful for those who make me who I am.
8-99 (From my Dad’s Jourmal)
As we travel the road of life, we all too often spend too much time focusing on our destination, and missing the scenery along our way. Today I was reminded again that the journey is shorter then we imagine and we can’t retrace our steps. I am determined to take more time on this I often forget.
I will take time do:
-Listen to my daughter’s questions for they need my answers.
-Pat the dog and receive her licks of love and affection.
-Tell my wife I love her everyday.
-Never let an important word go unsaid
-Always be honest when someone asked me, “How do you feel?”
-I will speak less criticism and more words of encouragement
-Try to see the good side of each situation
-Never go to sleep with anger in my heart towards anyone.
-I will try not to overlook the opportunity to perform random acts of kindness.
And when it’s my time to go, I want to leave with a smile on my face, a song in my heart, and a word of kindness on my lips.
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