Affect them positively

This weekend was a very busy, but mostly productive, one. I spent Saturday installing some sub-flooring and flooring in my Mom's house. Now, this is not about me; it is about my niece, Nicole. Nicole had worked the night shift Friday night and got off just before we started Saturday morning. Then, she worked all day Saturday, moving furniture, laying flooring, holding molding, etc. all day. She was a trooper; and, I am really proud of her.

Then, yesterday, after church, we traveled to see Frozen, Disney on Ice. While Blake and I didn't get the most out of it, Trish and Olivia were thrilled. If you asked our young son if he enjoyed it, he would tell you, "No." However, he sat through the entire show and didn't complain a single time. I was really proud of the way he handled it.

Today's word is a quote I came across that reminds me that it isn't always about me: "Never stop doing little things for others. Sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts."

We can often do things that we think go unnoticed, and even unappreciated. First, though, we shouldn't be doing it for the praise we will receive; we should be doing things, helping others, because it is the right thing to do. More important, however, is that it is often more appreciated than we could ever imagine. I know my Mom really appreciates Nicole's work Saturday; it is something that she will appreciate every time she walks into her living room. And, Nicole appreciates her NaNa enough to give up a little sleep and to help. It is something they will both remember and appreciate.

For Blake, while the ice rink may not have been everything he wanted, his Mom and little sister will always remember seeing the show and that he was there with them. They will remember the joy they experienced and that he was a big part of it. We do things for others because we love them. We will never truly know how much our actions affect someone else. Let's affect them positively.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T