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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore 
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My teammates and I were collecting old clothes and newspapers to raise funds for an overseas community service project. An elderly couple we approached seemed supportive of our efforts and asked us to elaborate on the nature of our project. When told that we wanted to help to build a school library in a North-eastern Thailand village, they nodded appreciatively and commended us on embarking on such a noble cause. Just then, their grandson, who must have been only two to three years old, toddled to us, clutching a stuffed toy. Grandpa and Grandma spontaneously encouraged him to donate his toy, saying that we should share our possessions with those less fortunate than us. This he did, with hardly any fuss. Immediately, Grandpa and Grandma clapped and praised him and cajoled him to donate more. To my amazement, he went off to take a big Garfield stuffed toy and handed it over readily to me. He neither wavered nor gave any signs of protest. I was so bowled over by this act of maturity and generosity that I didn't quite know what to do. In the end, I squatted down, looked him straight in the eye and thanked him profusely. I remain impressed by Grandpa and Grandma who were so adept in imparting lifelong virtues like kindness and thoughtfulness at a moment's notice. And needless to say, this small guy with a huge heart really made my day. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
But, Kaile... it was YOUR generosity of time and initiative that made it possible for these people to do something, and in so doing, pass it on to their grandchild. Bravo, my friend! |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
You are too kind, Sunshine  We all do the best we can, ya?  Thanks for reading! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Aw kaile, The purity of a child's heart. May we be endowed with it for life. And bless you for your giving too. An excellent write as always. It's good to see you back. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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merlynh Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 411deer park, wa |
There is never enough kindness that comes from the heart in this world. Thanks for sharing. |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
Sometimes it's these acts of kindness that touch people to their core...  Very much enjoyed... _,,,^.^,,,_ |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Giving can be rewarding.. but inspiring someone to give.. wonderful. What a wonderful experience. I hope you keep having these! You'll feel good, and the people you help will certainly feel good! Love's a lovely lad |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Thanks everyone for your priceless responses. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Readung this just made my day..make that my whole week! Kaile, sister hugs to you!  Bravo! to that young child and those wonderful grandparents! This is the spirit of love..the kind of giving that shall mend the tears in the heart of humanity! |
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