Random Acts of Kindness . . .

Last week I recieved a package for my dad at my house. It was sent by a sweet friend from high school. Liz is now an instructor in the Department of Physical Education at West Point, my dad's Alma Mater. In the package was a hat (great for chemo patients) a t-shirt (very comfy, and black and gold and West Pointy) and a medal with the P.E. Dept crest (which I think any West Point grad should have).

Why do I mention this package and this person? It's because these are the facts: Though I have only seen Liz maybe twice in the past 15 years and our communication has been rather sporadic, she felt inclined to send me this package for my dad. She did not know it would come on his first day of treatment. She did not know he would need a pick-me-up at that very time. She may possibly have known how absolutely kooky my dad is about all things West Point, but probably not.

The same day the package came, a card also arrived separately from Liz. It was for me and what it said was what I needed to hear at that moment. I have since received two other notes, both from high school friends, reaching out with compassion and concern for my dad. I guess my point is this - our Heavenly Father will prompt people to commit these random acts of kindness because he knows their hearts and he knows our needs and he wants to meet them.

The package for my dad made his day. For proof, visit his latest blog post here. This sweet action by a friend from long ago really touched me. And now I feel inclined this week to commit a random act of kindness for someone who needs it. I don't know who it will be, I'm waiting for a feeling on that one. Won't you do the same? Find a way to make it happen!