I hope you are all doing well and enjoying your day!
So.
I was supposed to post here last Wednesday. I had all intentions of getting it done ahead of time and then... life happened. Editing deadlines, day jobs, just... life.
So on the way to work that Wednesday I realize I didn't do the post. I take this very seriously because I made a commitment to this blog and everyone who posts and visits. I've never missed a post like that. Frantic, I quickly text Carol to tell her how sorry I am and see if I could post it later that day. Carol, of course, said that was fine. And just as I finish that text I get a text from my friend Andrea Hannah, you may know her, she just did an awesome post on honesty. She texted me that morning just to say hello. (note: I was freaking out and can't be responsible for my actions, but I normally do not text & drive. Just in case you were wondering ;o) Also I did the whole text to talk thing, at least. PSA over) I call Andrea and I tell her about my situation and missed post dilemma. And without me asking, she offers to take my place and trade days. Just like that. She has a day job too, but she made the decision to help me. I know missing a blog post isn't going to make or break anything, but what she did made a huge difference to me. I was exhausted, running on 3 hours of sleep and what she did just mattered. It took one thing off my plate at a time when my plate was overflowing.
You never know what one small act of kindness will do for someone. And it may seem trivial or not a big deal to you, but the person that receives it will appreciate it ;o)
What about you? Have you had someone do something small for you that meant a lot?
I truly think it's those small acts that make the BIGGER difference.
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised Andrea stepped up like that. She's a superstar ;) But I love that it made such an impression on you. That's the way of those small acts. When you most need them, they make the biggest difference (and even when you don't need them, they can still make a big difference). I don't think anyone would've minded if a post came late or if didn't come at all for a day, but it was important to you, which feels like a kindness in itself--taking something that is meaningful to others and making it meaningful to you. And by Andrea seeing that, helping you out--it extended that kindness to another level. Sometimes I think the greatest impact of kindness comes from a chain of events that all begin with a small act. Terrific post, Erica.
ReplyDeleteSometimes those small acts can mean more than anything else. It shows someone's commitment to truly being kind at all times. I honestly think sometimes it's easier to do one big act of kindness, rather than hundreds of small, sometimes unnoticed, acts of kindness all the time. I'm glad Andrea helped you out!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
ReplyDeleteAww, you are SO SO kind, Carol. Thank you for such a sweet comment. I totally agree <33
ReplyDeleteThat's very true! Thanks <33
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who randomly texts just to ask how I'm doing. Doesn't matter if it's the best day of my life or the worst...it matters because I know she cares.
ReplyDeleteI love people like that ;o)
ReplyDeleteTotally! She's a doll <33
ReplyDeleteAww, love hearing stories like that ;o) How sweet!
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