Pay It Forward

Last night on the news, I heard another great story of service. The owner of a cafe had decided to implement a new policy: "Pay if you can, or if you can't still come and eat." When the story was first aired, it must have struck a chord with compassionate people. Now the cafe has received over $20,000 to help feed those who can't afford to pay. We really are a nation of good people!

Joy in the Morning

Today, along with other neighbors, I woke up at 5:30 AM to go can stew at the cannery in Ogden City for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In days past, when one canned, we were able to buy some of what we canned to take home to our own food storage. However, things are now different. We were informed that this year, the cannery has been asked by the church to do three times the volume AND we are not allowed to buy any items for ourselves. With the economic crisis all over the world, the extra food is going to feed many who are suffering at this time.

We had an enjoyable day, visiting. My voice was almost hoarse from talking. We rode along (in the dark--I didn't know the sun hasn't risen by 5:30AM) with John Sims at the wheel...and boy did we get a ride--laughing and visiting to and from. I love my neighbors! What joy they bring to my life!

Let's slow it down a bit!

Today when my husband got home, has asked me if I had heard about the lady in a Florida grocery checkout line? She handed $50 to the person behind her and said, "This is for your groceries. If you don't need it, pass it down the line." The person passed it down the line. This continued for some time. People even started adding to the enevelope of money. I don't know who ended up using the grocery money, but it doesn't really matter. What matters is that because one person did a kind deed in difficult economic times, it caused many more to walk a little taller that day.

So...I have decided it would be good to slow down a bit and enjoy my family, friends, and neighbors more. Let's take time to look around and see how we can make someone elses day better!