KenL

This morning I was in the drive through of a coffee shop gettin' coffee'd up. I got to the window and the lady said that the person in front of me paid for my java. How awesome was that?! I've never had that. So fellow users and abusers past current and future. Pay it forward and make someone smile tomorrow or whenever. I know I will. Peace. Ken

ADayAtATime

Awwww, that was very thoughtful of that person in front of you.

One time my hubby and I stopped a McDonald's and picked up some breakfast sandwiches...on the way back home, there was this guy sitting on the side of the rode. So we stopped and asked him if he wanted a sandwich, he was in shock...that made us feel so good, we went home packed a little duffel bag with gloves, a small radio, thermas, batteries, water, unbrella...etc. Then we took it back up to him...he didn't know what to think, but it made our day.
Sometimes we try to do little things, it might not be much...but we try.
Thanks for sharing your story...It brought a smile to my face and touched my heart.
XOXO

ADayAtATime

Oh yea,
I think that maybe it's time for another pay it forward from my hubby and I.
Even though we're unemployed at the moment...I feel pretty good on how things are going for us so far, we always manage to make it through no matter how bad it gets.
I think I will take a few items this Saturday to the post office for the hunger drive.

Thanks again for reminding me to do this sort of thing for someone else
XOXO

Surlyredhead

Great reminder to think of others. Recovery is all about paying it forward, lets spread some positive recovery to all the normies!!!!

Anna

That's very cool!

least

Last week my vet called me to ask if I wanted a donated bottle of insulin for my dog. One of their clients had to put their dog to sleep and donated his last bottle of insulin. I gave my vet's office a sympathy card, in a stamped envelope and asked them to address it and mail it to them. Their kindness is so appreciated.

I had that same experience at the drive thru the other day. The person in front of me had paid for my order! I shall do the same the next time I'm there. It really started my day off happily.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted!

vegibean

Two of the greatest feelings are giving and receiving. I'm blessed on both sides. I have always been a giver (kind of been a problem though, LOL!) but it is so nice to be on the receiving end, even if it's just someone telling me "You're doing such a great job, so proud of you." Keeps me smiling for hours.

shaun00

let me tell you something......its angels like you that saved me many times out there.

Many times people would stop and do an about turn go to the sandwich bar and drop a sandwich in my lap.

Im going through a period of depression at the moment.......ive been here before many times so i know it wont last.........
BUT your post lifted me today....

God bless you...................trucker.

ADayAtATime

Oh my gosh Trucker....
Thank You so much....you brought tears to my eyes.
God Bless you too my friend!
Hugs, Hugs and more Hugs.
XOXO

Eclipse

In our harsh world today it is so gratifying to see someone do something nice for someone else. I will make an effort to do just that today.

CrackQuack

That is TOO funny. Someone paid for my ice cream last night. I dunno who it was, but was there something going on that we're missing? I don't make much money, but I can afford to buy someone a small cup of coffee. Not starshmucks, but maybe Tim Hortons or something.. I'll do that after I cash my check tomorrow. Or maybe, I'll just front for someone's ice cream. LOL.

CAPTAINZING2000

You make the world a better place to live, one person at a time

IO Storm

Thanks for sharing this Ken!

I do..and it always come back...in ways I never expect and the blessing is so much

more. The joy, though..is in the giving! If you want a real rush..and a thrill..start

doing this. Doing for others fills you up inside.

And trucker..my gosh..thank you.

Believe808

Going to meeting, gonna stop before for a coffee and I will pay it forward. Thanks

joedris

What you saw was a great example of the 12th step where "we practice these principles in all our affairs." Can you imagine if each of did a kind thing for a complete stranger tomorrow? What do you say that we try it?

ADayAtATime

Well, I cleaned out my cabinets and gathered up a few items, but it just didn't look like enough...so I stopped at the store and picked up some boxed/canned goods to fill the rest of the box. Then I went to the post office to drop the box off for the "stamp out hunger" drive that they were having.
I felt that since I mentioned it in here a few days ago that I needed to hold true to my word. It felt really good to do something for others...who knows, maybe one day I just might need that box of food.
KenL thanks again for starting this thread...paying it forward made my day.
God Bless and Hugs,
:ghug
XOXO

Done_With_It

That is a great idea!

I saw someone do this last week, there was a funny little man, a little out there if you could say, a bit intoxicated, dressed all up in sparkly sequenins and green underwear, he made me and my friend laugh, (in a nice way, we talked to him) made others mad, really mad, and the people in front of us paid for his candy bar, he was so grateful, and I remember thinking how that whole incident made my day. I will def. make sure to do something like this soon, actually tomorrow.

thanks for the reminder.

Padoink

what coffee shop where, and ... what did the generous person look like? I want to get in on this lol

seriously though, it was a wonderful lovely thing to do.

Maybe I should really consider doing that as I live in a poor third world country!

IO Storm

I made an extra effort in giving in some areas..I won't tell what tho'..my "other Big

Book" says I shouldn't let my left know what my right is doing..lol..

Well.. yesterday my doctor said she is keeping me on as a patient. I was to be

transferred to a clinic as I cannot get State medical coverage. And she gave me enough

meds for two months. About 700 dollars worth. There is something to this.

She said "We always seem to get the samples in when you have an appointment..

it is first come, first served." The strange thing? My regular appointment is on

Monday..I went in yesterday because I was ill. Coincidence? Don't think so.

When I gave..I was not thinking of getting anything. It was out of compassion.

And it felt reaaaal good. But I was not shocked when I got a blessing back, worth

so much more than what I gave.

Give, give, and give again. Peeps out there are in need. Not just money..I know.

That coffee the person gets behind you..free, might be a catalyst that changes

the course of their day...wow. What a thought!


And Welcome Padoink!

CarolD

Some years ago.....in the U.S. there was a social movement
"Random Acts of Kindness"

The deal was to do a daily unexpected kind
action for a stranger. It was not necessarily
about money....but could be.

Perhaps it's coming back....I sure hope so.


Thanks Ken for sharing