by Ellen | Nov 14, 2016 | Small Acts of Kindness
By Ellen Andersen Next week is Thanksgiving, a time when we look back over the past year and celebrate what we’re grateful for. One thing I’m most thankful for is my family. We’ve always gotten together at Grandma’s house. The family’s changed over the years with...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Aug 1, 2016 | Faith, Small Acts of Kindness
By Wendi Turner What is a small act of kindness? Maybe it’s a smile or a hug. I guess it’s different for everyone. I have had the pleasure of being a grateful recipient of many acts of kindness throughout my life and each one is very special to me in its own way. It...
by Ellen | Jun 13, 2016 | Faith, Small Acts of Kindness
This coming Sunday is Fathers’ Day, and is a time to focus on, honor, and thank our dads for what they mean to us. My dad lives about 6 miles away and I’m privileged to see him each week for dinner. When he gets home from work, he greets my mom, our dog, and me...
by Ellen | May 9, 2016 | Small Acts of Kindness
Yesterday was Mothers’ Day, which I always enjoy. Every year it gives me a special reason to let my mom know how much she means to me. We’ve always been close and even to this day I consider her to be one of my most trustworthy friends. I can share anything with...
by Ellen | Jan 11, 2016 | Small Acts of Kindness
By Ellen Andersen I’d been in the hospital for 4-5 weeks, after having had surgery. I couldn’t do anything for myself and had to have somebody at my bedside 24/7 due to the severity of my pain. I needed more attention than the staff could provide with everyone else’s...
