The kindness of strangers....

I must confess, although I am a person who does feel truly blessed and I am enjoying sharing my "thankfulness", I am also doing this to get back into the habit of writing and blogging. I do appreciate you taking the time to click on my link and read what is on my heart.

I had to do one of my least favorite things today, grocery shop. Menu planned, grocery list ready, Elliot and I headed out on this beautiful fall day. Upon arriving at my first stop (Aldi) I was 'given' my buggy which made the beginning of this long task, a little brighter. When leaving with my overflowing cart (Elliot now on my arm in his car seat, because there was no more room) I lost two different items about 40 feet apart from each other. I realized this happened at the same time a lady walking by did. This sweet lady ran (literally) to retrieve both of my things for me, only to then offer to push my cart to my car! I politely said no, I think because I couldn't believe she offered!
I have to admit, that the two encounters that I had at Aldi ( one down, three more places to go!) changed my mood and attitude for the entire day. I was smiling and wanting to brighten someone else's day. Kindness is contagious and as much as I try to be that way every day, it is difficult and it does take  effort. Just imagine the kind of joy that could be spread around if everyone just tried a little harder.
I have often been accused of being to "trustworthy" about the world and those in it, but I am happy to say that today is proof that there are still nice people out there.

I am thankful for the kindness of strangers.

I am also thankful for my husband, who accidentally tossed our lost tooth away this evening, only to dig through the garbage to find it in time for the tooth fairy's arrival.