Kindness - In Memory of Miracle - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

**Ann** · 04-02-2006, 05:09 AM

There is no daily reading Sundays for Ralph Marsden, but this reading from the past, reminded me of all the comfort Miracle/Trish brought me over the years, so today I dedicate this reading to her loving memory...

Kindness can

Somewhere, somehow, the kindness of another person has changed your life for the better. You already know by direct experience that kindness has the power to reach far, far beyond itself.

Even a small kindness can make a big impact. For once a kindness is offered, it takes on a life of its own.

Kindness can bring a blessed light to the darkest of times. Kindness can give comfort, direction, inspiration and hope where there was none before.

Kindness can reach into the most cynical, hardened hearts. Kindness can be a testament to life's goodness that is impossible to refute or deny.

Kindness can melt away anxiety and build up confidence. Genuine kindness is a positive force that cannot be ignored.

If you wish to make a positive contribution to life, kindness will take you far. Always, when it seems that nothing will make a difference, kindness can.

-- Ralph Marston

2stop · 04-02-2006, 05:17 AM

Beautiful..........kindness has more power to change the world than any arsenal of nuclear powers or bombs..............kindness outlasts any material gifts we receive........and kindness shown such as Miracle/Trish did ensures her place in our hearts forever...she will never really be gone...she lives inside OUR hearts...and we can share with the world today, tomorrow and on her kindness. It inspires us to show and share kindness...she is still bringing miracles to this board....WE just have to continue to carry it on.

(((((((((((miracle))))))))))) rest in peace...thank you for your beauty, for the miracle your life IS......your kindness still is being carried, not just in our hearts, but with everyone with which we share.

Thank you for this post, Ann.

cwohio · 04-02-2006, 05:39 AM

that is the one thing i will always remember about trish - her kindness to me when i was in the pits of the grief will always be a shining moment in my life.

thank you trish for spreading you light so that i could find my way out of the dark again!

indigo · 04-02-2006, 05:56 AM

Beautiful Ann thank you and AMEN.

indie

deedee · 04-02-2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ann

Kindness can bring a blessed light to the darkest of times. Kindness can give comfort, direction, inspiration and hope where there was none before.

That was our Trish.

Thank you (((Ann)))

equus · 04-02-2006, 03:54 PM

What a beautiful way to be remembered. What a lovely footprint to leave behind - something incredible for those who knew her to keep.

na4today · 04-03-2006, 01:18 PM

That was great Ann. I will always remember the words of kindness that came from Trish.

04-02-2006, 05:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,227	Kindness - In Memory of Miracle There is no daily reading Sundays for Ralph Marsden, but this reading from the past, reminded me of all the comfort Miracle/Trish brought me over the years, so today I dedicate this reading to her loving memory... Kindness can Somewhere, somehow, the kindness of another person has changed your life for the better. You already know by direct experience that kindness has the power to reach far, far beyond itself. Even a small kindness can make a big impact. For once a kindness is offered, it takes on a life of its own. Kindness can bring a blessed light to the darkest of times. Kindness can give comfort, direction, inspiration and hope where there was none before. Kindness can reach into the most cynical, hardened hearts. Kindness can be a testament to life's goodness that is impossible to refute or deny. Kindness can melt away anxiety and build up confidence. Genuine kindness is a positive force that cannot be ignored. If you wish to make a positive contribution to life, kindness will take you far. Always, when it seems that nothing will make a difference, kindness can. -- Ralph Marston __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

04-02-2006, 05:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,794	Beautiful..........kindness has more power to change the world than any arsenal of nuclear powers or bombs..............kindness outlasts any material gifts we receive........and kindness shown such as Miracle/Trish did ensures her place in our hearts forever...she will never really be gone...she lives inside OUR hearts...and we can share with the world today, tomorrow and on her kindness. It inspires us to show and share kindness...she is still bringing miracles to this board....WE just have to continue to carry it on. (((((((((((miracle))))))))))) rest in peace...thank you for your beauty, for the miracle your life IS......your kindness still is being carried, not just in our hearts, but with everyone with which we share. Thank you for this post, Ann. __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

04-02-2006, 05:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
cwohio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Litterbox City Posts: 6,142	that is the one thing i will always remember about trish - her kindness to me when i was in the pits of the grief will always be a shining moment in my life. thank you trish for spreading you light so that i could find my way out of the dark again! __________________ *Learn to write your hurts in sand. Learn to carve your blessings in stone! - Unknown*

04-02-2006, 05:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Beautiful Ann thank you and AMEN. indie __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

04-03-2006, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
na4today Learning as I go Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 731	That was great Ann. I will always remember the words of kindness that came from Trish. __________________ I waited patiently for God to help me; then he listened to me and heard my cry -Psalm 40:1 Take my will and my life Guide me in my recovery Show me how to live Just for today Clean Date 8/20/05

04-02-2006, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
equus Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: uk Posts: 3,055	What a beautiful way to be remembered. What a lovely footprint to leave behind - something incredible for those who knew her to keep.

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