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Thursday, 26 February 2015

RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS ADVENTURE 2015 Week 3






This is the third RAK week, hosted by Betsy at My Five Men.

I have had few opportunities this week for any RAK activity but fortunately I was able to do two last week, plus a little one this week.

During my Dial-a-Ride job on Monday afternoon, I noticed an elderly lady I was scheduled to pick up, not there from a bus stop near our local Post Office.  This could have meant either someone else had picked her up and not let me know or she had decided earlier that morning she was staying at home and forgot to let the office know.  We always get a little concerned when one of our passengers is missing because in a way we are responsible for them and we all care about their well-being and would hate to see them stranded somewhere. This uncertainty caused me to wonder and worry a little so I drove to her house and knocked on her door.  She was surprised to see me and said she had decided not to go out that morning and had omitted to let the office know.

 She seemed genuinely appreciative of my concern and I was rewarded with a cup of tea and a piece of cake, remarking I was one of her favourite drivers.  There is nothing special about me I can assure you and I still do things which are wrong sometimes, which makes me sad ~ conversely a RAK to someone makes one feel glad.

 I have been looking on-line for examples of RAKs and found some really good ones.  However, I found a truly inspirational example on you tube, which I think captures the spirit of what this is all about.  So I thought this week I would share it with you.  This guy has a heart of gold, and she is truly deserving so it worked out well for both of them.

Of course not everyone can afford to give $500 and the amount does not really matter ~ it is the thought that counts and the kindness can be given in so many non monetary ways. 

 However, that $500 probably did not mean a great deal to that kind guy, but it meant so much for her.

 Yes, the Lord is good, he really is, just as she said.

 Now, did you all do a cartwheel after your RAK ?  . . .  lol

 Link your RAK to Betsy so others can share and you can read and comment on their stories.  Press HERE to register your link at the bottom of Betsy's post.
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  1. Wanda27 February 2015 at 00:00

    Eddie, that was marvelous. Big or small RAK can change the world.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights27 February 2015 at 18:17

      Thank you Wanda . . it would be so great if universal RAKs DID change the world for the better . . . :)

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  2. Suza27 February 2015 at 00:00

    Showing our concern for others is, I think, one of the prime reasons we are put on earth. I am sure she is still thinking about how kind you were to notice and to take action. Wonderful. xx

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    1. Eddie Bluelights27 February 2015 at 18:18

      Thanks Suzie . . . I think you have one of the biggest hearts in BlogLand and in fact everywhere . . . :)

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    2. Suza28 February 2015 at 15:16

      Awww... thank you, Eddie. xx

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  3. Suza27 February 2015 at 00:06

    Wanda and I tied for first! I meant to add that the video was very endearing, too. Both were so happy! I wish I could do a cartwheel too - ha!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights27 February 2015 at 18:19

      Yes you and Wanda tied . . .
      Yes I was very touched by that video . . . :)

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  4. Robert Smith27 February 2015 at 01:04

    That vid is awesome! It's just a pity that more people don't appreciate somebody like all the Debbies on the checkouts. It saddens me when I witness someone at a checkout arguing with the girl because they think they have been overcharged or hard done to etc.

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  5. Michelle27 February 2015 at 01:10

    You RAK was meaningful to that lady and that is what it is all about :)

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  6. Jane and Chris27 February 2015 at 01:26

    We were on the receiving end of a RAK today. We didn't have time to plow the driveway so Chris tried to drive over the snow to squash it just enough to get the SUV over it safely so that we could take two of the cats to a vets appt his afternoon. We went to the car this afternoon ,and looked down the drive (over 300ft long) CLEARED! We live literally in the middle of nowhere...who cleared our drive???
    Jane x

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    1. Eddie Bluelights27 February 2015 at 18:23

      Amazing . . . maybe it was the postman having to clear the drive before he could post your letter . . . I guess he cleared a lot of drives that day . . . lol
      Makes one wonder who it was but nice RAK from them/him/her . . . :)
      Eddie x

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  7. Brian Miller27 February 2015 at 03:12

    oh i almost got a little tear there at the video...smiles...he made her day...
    and so cool of you to show that kind of care as well for your lady...
    i know that made her day that someone would care that much...

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  8. Linda27 February 2015 at 03:29

    This is beautiful and very touching, Eddie. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  9. Betsy Brock27 February 2015 at 03:47

    How nice to check on her and nice of her to have you in for tea! She felt like someone cared, which is what it's all about! Thanks for joining in my little adventure, Ed!

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  10. Hilary27 February 2015 at 03:56

    I'll bet you made each others day.. hers to know she was worried about and yours for getting fed. ;) That video is SO sweet. And so are you.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights27 February 2015 at 18:26

      Thanks Hilary . . .you are too kind and i am blushing . . . lol . . :)

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  11. Laurie27 February 2015 at 13:38

    There IS something special about you....you care about people. And that's a wonderful kind of special. I loved the video. Yes, the Lord is good!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights27 February 2015 at 18:28

      Thanks Laurie . . . you are very kind . . .and nice . . I love these RAKs . . guess we should do them all the time . . :)

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  12. Kathy G27 February 2015 at 14:01

    You might think your act of kindness was small, but it meant the world to the lady.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights27 February 2015 at 18:29

      Thanks Kathy . . . yes guess you are right . . . . . :)

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  13. Shug27 February 2015 at 17:20

    Good Morning Eddie......I can sense your genuine kindness to mankind. How awesome it is for someone (just as you did) to care enough, to go check on this lady. These kind of things rarely happen now days....OR, maybe they do and we just never know about it. anyways, I am extremely thankful for those like you who take an extra few minutes of your day to check on someone. I'm guessing that you are an awesome driver... not only with the skills you have, but because you make your job a testimony for the Lord.
    Hope you have an truly wonderful day....
    shug

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    1. Eddie Bluelights27 February 2015 at 18:33

      I think these things do happen frequently and just kept quiet normally . . . in several professions, including the ambulance service they are happening all the time . . .

      I don't think I am an awesome driver necessarily but I'm not an awful one either . . . lol
      You are very kind what you say . . Thank you . . . :)

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  14. Tanna27 February 2015 at 20:44

    Letting that little lady know you care... and you noticed... without a doubt did her heart good. And, you are so right... big or small, acts of kindness make a difference. blessings ~ tanna

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  15. Rick Watson27 February 2015 at 22:03

    We can never be too kind. Thank you for stopping by to check on the lady. Also, thanks for visiting my blog.
    Rick

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    1. Eddie Bluelights27 February 2015 at 22:37

      Thanks Rick . . . and for signing up . . .just done the same.
      We were both at Hilary's as well . . . :)

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  16. Anonymous28 February 2015 at 06:07

    The world needs more kindnesses! I'm sure that the old lady was touched by your concern.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights28 February 2015 at 12:37

      Thank you ~ yes the world does need a lot more kindnesses. Really we should be doing this sort of thing all the time and I for one will try to do so. I know the lady very well and we always have a pleasant talk whenever she is my passenger . . . :)

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  17. Nonna Rose28 February 2015 at 12:23

    Eddie, I can't think of anything better than someone checking on my welfare. What a generous thing to do!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights28 February 2015 at 12:43

      Hi Rose ~ It is a very wonderful thing to do and makes a huge difference.
      I remember when I lost my dear wife almost 2 years ago, kind neighbours would call in to make sure I was alright and it meant a such lot to have their support . . . :)

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