Thank you John The Eclectic Contrarian & Stu at Something to Stu Over so much for both nominating me to participate in The Random Acts Of Kindness Award! I feel honored and humbled at the same time! I appreciate you both for being such good friends! You have encouraged me in so many ways on my journey with my blog and with yours.
You both are real and don’t mind speaking the truth in love to every fellow blogger here at WP. Of course I nominate you both, but only if you want to do this again! Again, thanks so much for your support! You both have wonderful, awesome blog posts! Words are just escaping me today! Everyone just go check out their blog and be sure to follow them–you will find out what I mean…
Michelle from Mws R Writings created this award as a means for us to share with each other random acts of kindness that have touched our lives or those around us. Thank you Michelle for doing this.
The Random Acts Of Kindness Award rules:
- Tell who you nominate and why.
- Copy and share the picture that shows the award, posted above.
- Share a paragraph of something that impacted your own life in the way of receiving kindness or how you extended kindness to someone else.
- Nominate anyone or share to your own page. If you so choose to Participate. Tag or pingback to the original person who nominated you, or the original post.
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My daughter and I were on the way to a birthday party an hour away in between church one Sunday. As we neared our destination, I noticed that my car started getting slower and slower, in spite of pressing the gas pedal harder.
When we stopped at a traffic light, the car died! All the lights on the dash, everything! I could not even put the hazard lights on! So, I had to get out and look around my vehicle to alert everyone behind me that we were having car troubles. So they could go around our car.
I was praying fiercely and was scared to death for our safety! This wasn’t a small town like where I’m from. A man and his son gave us a push out of the lane into an empty parking lot.
An older woman and her husband pulled in behind us and rolled the window down. They talked with us and asked where we were headed. This was before my cell phones days, by the way, so I had no way of getting a hold of anyone.
They offered to take us to Chuck E Cheese, which was not too far down the road. We had almost made it there for the party! 🤦♀️
She saw how much I hesitated. She said I know you are worried about getting into the car with a complete stranger. I would be, too. We saw you were church goers and we are too. We knew you needed help and needed a safe way to get where you were going because of having your young child with you. We want to help.
I looked her in the eyes, and something in my spirit told me that they were good people, so I took a chance. I felt peace. That was so not like me to take chances! Along the way, this sweet lady told me that normally they don’t go anywhere on a Sunday between church. They stay home and take a nap. But today, they just felt the need to take a ride with no where in particular in mind.
I came out and told her that I felt it was God. She said she thought so, too, so that we could stay safe. I offered to give them money for gas, even though it wasn’t too far away. There were several traffic lights in between where our car broke down to the pizza place.
They even walked us into the pizza place to make sure we had someone to take us home! I fully feel they were an answer to my prayer that day!
I wish I had gotten their names and number to properly thank them later, but sadly I didn’t. I guess I was too stressed to think about it. God Bless those sweet people! Their kindness will never be forgotten!
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Here are my nominees:
You each bring something to the table with your encouragement, kindness, thoughts, prayers, posts, pics and scriptures,…your beauty shines through your words. Your friendship means the world to me! God Bless! I will choose a few and also nominate the rest who want to participate!
The first is to my youngest daughter-I know she won’t know how to do this yet, but wanted to let everyone know to go check out her blog! Love you Chelsea!❤️
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To those I have nominated. Please do not feel obligated to participate. I just want you all to know how much I appreciate you, your blog/ministry
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Praise God for those folks! Great story of kindness! Plus, I grew up going to Chuck E Cheese, so that was great too. 🙂 God bless!
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They were heaven-sent for sure! And Chuck E Cheese was the bomb on birthdays! We almost had to walk there lol! 😂
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Thanks for the nomination but I won’t be able to get to it
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That’s ok friend. It’s all good! No worries! 🤗 My old phone bit the dust, and I had several awards saved. When I logged in on this new phone, they had disappeared and were no longer saved! Thank goodness I was already working on some in my drafts, but some I will just have to let slide I guess. 😱😬😢 Can’t get in the internet on my computer at the moment so…
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Homeschool is taking all my brains. I’ve been reposting stuff just to keep active on here.
Hey you got a new phone. That’s always fun
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Girl, of if you have to go MIA a while, I would never forget you and don’t think anyone else would either! Post once a week or scripture, song…We love our Amy!!! Good luck on homeschooling! It’s time consuming but worth it!
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Thanks Renee!
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Welcome!
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God took care of you and your child that day 🙂
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I believe He did with all my heart that day!
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Thank you so much for nominating me!❤
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You are welcome V! Take your time…
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Thank you!❤
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🤗
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No… not her…. 😝😁
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😂😆
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I thoroughly enjoy picking on her… 😊
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I enjoy picking on you😝😂😎
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Not as much as I do though…. I have big brother rights lol!!!
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😝😝 Ahh, yeah whatever lol 😂😂
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😂😂😂
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I can’t find the post….
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Should be my last one
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I see the one with the wolf pic, Do you see me.
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You got mail!
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I can’t find the post again! I saved it to Saved posts last night and it’s not there today?! Send another link. I can’t remember where I saw you post a link to it…sighs…🤦♀️
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https://theeclecticcontrarian.wordpress.com/2019/08/22/random-thinking-21/
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Thanks it would not let me comment on there 🙄 so I sent an email with my comment.
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Thank you for reading! I got your email haven’t had a chance to respond yet though.
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That’s ok. No worries
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Haha!😝😎
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😝😝😝
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This is such a heartwarming story, Renee. Thank you for sharing, and God bless you.
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You are welcome and if you like doing these, would love to hear a story from you. 🙂
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I’ll have to get back to you on this one, I cannot think of a story at the moment. I see kindness around everyday. For example, I offered to look after my neighbor’s cat this week while they go hiking. They tried to pay me but how could I accept it, that’s what neighbors are for, haha! But a story, I’ll have to give it some thought. 😄
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Well it did say just share a paragraph, so I think you did a fine job! That was very kind of you to sit for your neighbor’s cat. That definitely qualifies for a random act of kindness!
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Why, thank you! 😊
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😁
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Renee, bless you for thinking about me. I am deeply touched that you feel me worthy and in such great company. God bless you! 🙂
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You are welcome my friend!❤️
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bless you Renee! 🙂
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Many blessings to you Wendi! 😁🤗
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thank you so very much!
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That’s a great story! Wish more people would be kind and considerate.
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Yes me too! Do you have any random stories of kindness? Would love to hear!
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That was a wonderful story Renee, thanks for sharing it with us! God was definitely looking after you that day. Thanks for the nomination too though I might have a hard time coming up with another kindness story since this will be my 4th time, but I will try. Have a great day!😃😺🌞God bless!
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Thanks so much! I really believe God was watching over us! Please don’t feel obligated Steve! Since you have already done it 3 times already, feel free to pass and sit this one out! I’m serious!!! I am a worry free award and tag giver lol! I don’t get offended by things like this! So I’m officially giving you tag relief 😂
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Oh that’s okay, if I can think of something I will do it, I don’t like to say no to awards especially since I’m trying to reach a certain goal!😂😸
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Well take your time then! No worries!
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Congratulations on the award.
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Thanks Sheree! If you haven’t already done this one, please feel free to share your own story! ❤️
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Thanks Renee, I think I may have done one of these before. I’ll check!
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It’s ok if you have. 😁❤️
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Congratulations Renee 🙂 The Lord does bless us with beautiful people when we need them 🙂 Praise the Lord
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Yes he does! Always on time! And thank you!🙌🏼🌼
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Congrats!❤️
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Thanks Kim!
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Your welcome!
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What a lovely story! Such a sweet couple! And you made it Chuck E Cheese too 🙂
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They truly were used of God that day! And thank God we made it safe and sound!
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Congratulations.
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Thanks Bonnie! 🤗 If you do this kind of thing, would love to hear about some of your stories of random kindness! Everyone is nominated.
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TY. I don’t write well, so I comment. I am kind as God leads.:)
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Awe, you do fine! But no worries! I love your comments! Bless you Bonnie!
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Blessing to you also.:)
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Congratulations for getting this award!!! You have a great blog!!!
I just checked into your daughter’s blog and followed her!
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Thanks Lydia! You do, too!How did you guys do in the cooking competition? Thank you so much for following Chelsea’s blog! 🤗🥰 And hey—as I mentioned at the end of this, if you haven’t already done this award, and want to do it, please share your story!
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Awww thanks!
We didn’t place in the top 3, but we had a blast!!!!
Ok, I’ll think about it! Thanks!
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That’s all that mattered! You had a great time no matter what! Did y’all get to do anything else in New Orleans?
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Yes!!!! We got to tour around for two days! We stayed 5 whole days and had a great time! It was incredible to see many once-in-a-life-time sites!
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I love the zoo there!
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Yes! It is awesome!
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Congratulations Renee, just lovely
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Thanks! Have you done this one yet? Please share but only if you want!
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Renee I have not done this one yet.
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Well I nominate you then! Would love to hear some of your random acts of kindness! I don’t like to leave anyone out on these!
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Renee how thoughtful !😊Thanks so much for your showing kindness by sharing. I truly appreciate it 🤗💜
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You are welcome Yonnie! ❤️💕
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💜💕😇
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u is bustin out with awards!
congrats!
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This made me chuckle. Thanks so much! 😁
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Congratulations Renee! Thanks for sharing this story of God’s faithfulness. He sent you some angels to show kindness! He always sends us the help we need. Thanks also for the nomination. 💛🌺
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Thanks Dawn! I’m so glad He’s always looking out for us all! 😇 And you are welcome!
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Awwwwwww, that’s such an awesome story, Renee! God must have had a hand in that. I can’t imagine how scary that was for you and your daughter, thank goodness He had a plan in mind already for you guys ❤
Thank you so much for nominating me! You are so sweet and you share the sweetest encouragement! 🙂
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Thanks! So true Dollface! I’m thankful that He always has a plan and nothing surprises Him in my life, even if it surprises me!
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What a wonderful story, Renee! Guardian Angels we’re looking out for you—an opportunity for God’s love (through His servants) to shine!
And thank you for thinking of me—it’s humbling and an honor to be in such good company. What a wonderful thing to think about—the times in my life when the kindness of strangers helped me through difficulties….
😊🙏🏻🎼🎵🎶🍦⛈🌻🌸😊
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Thank you Nina! It’s amazing the thought that God cares enough to send his earthly angels to help in our time of need! And even the thought of being entertained by heavenly angels unawares is amazing. 😇🌼💕
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Congratulations dear! 💖
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Thanks Kranti! 😁
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Awww, praise God for those feelings to take drives to places and ending up offering service to God’s people! Love it!
Congrats tender hearted friend. Thanks for the nomination too 😘
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Amazing grace, it is! Thanks Deandra, my equally tenderhearted friend! 😁🤗
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When God is in the midst, when is moving a heart to Act… it’s never Random! A lovely share, God bless!
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So true! Warren, I almost posted that I felt some things were not random… but God ordained!
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Absolutely!
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An awesome act of kindness indeed! God provides extra shepherds to help with our needs because He wants others to step forward to help their brothers and sisters in need.
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It’s like a great network- brothers and sisters helping each other!
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Well done!
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Thank you🙂
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You’re welcome!
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If you want the password to my last post let me know. I put a password on it because I talk about some of the stuff I did in my past. Very weird stuff and I don’t want my younger followers reading it and getting totally freaked out. It’s pretty much read at your own risk but… it makes me what I am today…
Just let me know and if you do please delete it afterwards.
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Yes I do want to read John. I totally understand that.
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Great story Renee! Thank you so much for the nomination. ❤
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You are welcome girl! 😁
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