Our homeschool group worked together to create a list of ideas for our first annual "Random Acts of Kindness Day". The idea came from a blog that Val and I follow. A lady did 36 random acts of kindness on her 36th birthday. She said it was her best birthday ever. We started our day at the Fire Station. We delivered Cranberry Pumpkin Bread and a card for the firemen. Next, we donated cans of food to the Leslie Food Pantry. The Leslie's are a family that have recently joined our homeschool group. They have a food pantry in their garage. Each Thursday, they have families in need, come to their home from 2-4pm to receive groceries. We then proceeded to the Cayot home. Deb Cayot has been battling cancer for 4 years and is not doing well. This was a difficult one for me as I saw how much pain she was in. She has been a wonderful friend and role model throughout the last several years. What a blessing it was to all surround her in her bedroom and sing Silent Night. I will never forget that moment. She has been such a wonderful example of "suffering well" and keeping an eternal focus through her long battle. We then delivered muffins and thank you cards to the Hemet Police Department and the San Jacinto Police Department. Both departments greeted us warmly and gave us a tour of their department. The kids also received sherriff badge stickers. Lastly, we brought bread and cards to our FBC office staff. It truly was a wonderful day. I hope the kids remember how much "more blessed it is to give than to receive."
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