Random Acts of Kindness

[MacGyver]

Had a one day thing this year that was Co. sponsored, but I donated my time.
I personally made 24 pair of eye-glasses for children that had never had them before in one day.
Felt really good, especially seeing when a 10 yr old that has never had eyeglasses comes in with a prescription of -12.00
The kid didn't have a chance in school, with that strong of a script, he couldn't possibly see the lesson board, or make out the words in a book.

At the same time, it also pizzed me off to see that one Mom brought her child in for free glasses, and she was wearing a Blu-tooth, but, I hampered my feeling on it, and instead thought "at least the kid will be able to see now".

I will also say, that it was amazing how strong the Rx was for many of these kids. They couldn't possibly see anything. I'm glad I was able to be a part of helping with the challenge they were facing in sight, while they are also growing up in a financial situation.

Nice Job Tim. I want to do a RAoK to someone, but I also prefer it goes to someone the really needs it. I don't wanna buy some nice old ladies groceries, when she is sitting on a 5 million dollar nest egg. I want it to go to someone that really needs it.

 

[03darkshadow]

Nice Job Tim. I want to do a RAoK to someone, but I also prefer it goes to someone the really needs it. I don't wanna buy some nice old ladies groceries, when she is sitting on a 5 million dollar nest egg. I want it to go to someone that really needs it.

i would think that buying someone their groceries would offend or potentially embarass them. but i guess it depends on how you go about it.

 

[MacGyver]

i would think that buying someone their groceries would offend or potentially embarass them. but i guess it depends on how you go about it.

This all started last Sunday when I was shopping and I saw a elderly lady shuffling along with her shopping cart and I thought to myself, I wanna make her day and buy all her groceries for her. But it was crazy busy and chickened out

 

[Scarab KV]

Today I came up on a goofy intersection that dumps out on to the 27 beltway on Long Island and there was an out of state car hung up on a divider island that he couldn't see under all the snow. One motorist hopped out to try and push him off while others just slipped and slid past with no regard for him by the edge of the lane. Once I got close enough I swung the truck into traffic so nobody could get through and hopped out to help. We couldn't get the car to budge and about that time this dude comes up from the line of traffic behind my truck with a WTF attitude until he seen what was up. He joined in, but it still wouldn't move. The dude put his east coast attitude to work and started rap'n on other cars, tell'n the drivers to quit watch'n and start push'n (his words) wasn't long and there was enough muscle to push the car off.
I lol every time I think of the dude now.

 

[fund razor]

this dude comes up from the line of traffic behind my truck with a WTF attitude until he seen what was up. He joined in, but it still wouldn't move. The dude put his east coast attitude to work and started rap'n on other cars, tell'n the drivers to quit watch'n and start push'n (his words) wasn't long and there was enough muscle to push the car off.
I lol every time I think of the dude now.

Was it Stecz?

 

[ThrottleUp Props]

We keep a bowl on the kitchen counter that I put all my loose change in everyday, so today I cashed it in and gave the $231 to the local animal shelter

That was very nice of you! I have a real SOFT spot for animals, especially ones in need.

Nicely Done BBB725! Major brownie points, with the big guy!

Julie

 

[MarylandMark]

Pan handlers are a tough call because it is hard to tell if they are truely downtrodden and have no other means, some are just looking for the easy way out, and others have major problems which could affect your safety.

There is a dude the next corner up from my office. Been there for at least 5-7 years; walking back and forth begging for change. I like him because he just holds his sign and doesn't pester, yet never given him a dime. If he can walk back and forth all day long, he has to be able to get a job doing some kind of work. Even if it is just selling newspapers at the intersection he "works" now.

Mixed feelings- would if he can't get a legit job because of (example) mental state from whatever or (example) war injuries? May have to give him a few bucks this next trip through..

 

[drpete3]

Just another thought. First i love this thread. What if you did do the random act of kindness to the lady who is sitting on a nest egg? She may inturn realize what you are trying to do and pass it along to someone else in a greater way. If someone came up to me and told me what they were doing i would accept the generosity but made sure I passed it along. Dont worry about who you act kind towards instead focus on how it may make a difference in the long run.

Every year we donate a day in our office to help a local homeless shelter and this year we donated over 10K in exams testing and glasses. My hope isnt to just help these people that day but maybe it will make a difference in their lives forever

 

[MacGyver]

Maybe I'll end up helping an older lady that is Seriously rich.......and end up in her will :cheers2:

 

[MarylandMark]

Maybe I'll end up helping an older lady that is Seriously rich.......and end up in her will :cheers2:

I'll PM you my contact info so you can pay it forward if it happens :cheers2:

 

[Scarab KV]

Was it Stecz?

Don't think so. Didn't notice any sheep.

 

[TCEd]

Got a dog from a rescue group yesterday.

 

[MacGyver]

Got a dog from a rescue group yesterday.

Great! Post a pic of the new family member

 

[Sea-Dated]

Got a dog from a rescue group yesterday.

Congrats..... Let's see the new addition to the family.....

 

[BUIZILLA]

what a guy....

http://us.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2009/12/23/dnt.gas.for.strangers.wreg

 

[BUIZILLA]

x 2

http://us.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2009/12/23/mims.bike.giveaway.wral

 

[TCEd]

We got Jerzee from a rescue group in Holland, Mi. She's the girl on the left, a 2 y.o.German Wirehair Pointer. Her new brother is a German Shorthair who we also rescued six years ago as a pup.

 

[Edward R. Cozzi]

Trusting a 33 year old gas gauge in one of my collector cars, I ran out of gas one evening going home from a car show. A woman in an SUV with a toddler in a car seat stopped to help me. She yelled she'd be right back with some gas for me.

She came back with two gallons and I was mobile again. I asked her to please follow me to the nearest station where I planned to fill-up both of our tanks.

Turns out this remarkable woman is divorced with two kids of her own, (boys) and three girls she adopted when her best friend was killed in a car accident. The battery in her SUV was so bad that night she couldn't shut it off for the re-fueling. She had no cash on her and she bought the gas she brought me with the change she scraped-up from the inside of her vehicle!

I filled her tank and gave her $20.00 for pocket money. The next day I brought her a battery from my shop and installed it. I do all her car repairs to this day with a smile on my face.

She got laid-off from her job and couldn't pay her electric bill. I now manage her electric bill from my computer every month. It's only about $135.00 a month, but it is a big thing to her and one less worry. She never asks for anything and I have to ask her what she needs. The kids are great and I call them my "adopted family". I spoil them on their birthdays and it's as much fun for me as it is for them.

 

[cuda]

Trusting a 33 year old gas gauge in one of my collector cars, I ran out of gas one evening going home from a car show. A woman in an SUV with a toddler in a car seat stopped to help me. She yelled she'd be right back with some gas for me.

She came back with two gallons and I was mobile again. I asked her to please follow me to the nearest station where I planned to fill-up both of our tanks.

Turns out this remarkable woman is divorced with two kids of her own, (boys) and three girls she adopted when her best friend was killed in a car accident. The battery in her SUV was so bad that night she couldn't shut it off for the re-fueling. She had no cash on her and she bought the gas she brought me with the change she scraped-up from the inside of her vehicle!

I filled her tank and gave her $20.00 for pocket money. The next day I brought her a battery from my shop and installed it. I do all her car repairs to this day with a smile on my face.

She got laid-off from her job and couldn't pay her electric bill. I now manage her electric bill from my computer every month. It's only about $135.00 a month, but it is a big thing to her and one less worry. She never asks for anything and I have to ask her what she needs. The kids are great and I call them my "adopted family". I spoil them on their birthdays and it's as much fun for me as it is for them.

You're a good man Charlie Brown.:hurray:

 

[Scarab KV]

Trusting a 33 year old gas gauge in one of my collector cars, I ran out of gas one evening going home from a car show. A woman in an SUV with a toddler in a car seat stopped to help me. She yelled she'd be right back with some gas for me.

She came back with two gallons and I was mobile again. I asked her to please follow me to the nearest station where I planned to fill-up both of our tanks.

Turns out this remarkable woman is divorced with two kids of her own, (boys) and three girls she adopted when her best friend was killed in a car accident. The battery in her SUV was so bad that night she couldn't shut it off for the re-fueling. She had no cash on her and she bought the gas she brought me with the change she scraped-up from the inside of her vehicle!

I filled her tank and gave her $20.00 for pocket money. The next day I brought her a battery from my shop and installed it. I do all her car repairs to this day with a smile on my face.

She got laid-off from her job and couldn't pay her electric bill. I now manage her electric bill from my computer every month. It's only about $135.00 a month, but it is a big thing to her and one less worry. She never asks for anything and I have to ask her what she needs. The kids are great and I call them my "adopted family". I spoil them on their birthdays and it's as much fun for me as it is for them.

Now that's cool Ed!
Merry Christmas to you and your extended family