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Harula’s GLADvent Calendar Day 1
December 1
KINDNESS
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. (Plato)
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I’ve been blessed to meet a lot of kind people in my life. And to my great joy that blessing has spilled over from the blogging world. Who would have thunk it! So many people with so many kind hearts and nearly every one of them dealing with the very real burdens of life. Fimnora, Spiritual Dragonfly, Raili, Jane, Clare, Plato (the younger), Colleen, Anna, Opher, Badfish, Safar… I could go on and on!
I love Harula’s quote for today. It’s very likely the first quote that went into my quote journal because the truth of it reverberated so strongly through me. It’s my hope and prayer that everyone of the folks in my life know I’m always there for them, not just in the good times, but the hard times as well because KINDNESS isn’t just a word you use to describe someone, it’s something you do to others.
In fact, just today one of the lovely folks I’ve gotten to know in the blogging neighborhood KINDNESSED me! Raili Tanska from soulgifts — Telling Tales hails from Australia. I was delighted to receive a surprise from her in the mail, a beautiful crocheted doily she made herself. I’m not sure Raili knew I love handmade doilies and have quite a collection of them (one I even tatted myself!), but she’s so on my wave length I’m not surprised!
KINDNESS is “the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.” And those words describe Raili to a T. If you haven’t met her yet, please do stop by her blog and get acquainted. She’s got a wicked sense of humor, too!. 😀
So today I’m very GLAD and THANKFUL for Raili; for her KINDNESS and her ENCOURAGEMENT as I’ve struggle with one or two of those battles that Plato was talking about. Thank you, my sweet friend, for that beautiful gift! I will treasure it and your friendship always.. ❤
harulawordsthatserve said:
LOL…I too love that word you created – kindnessed! I’ve been kindnessed a lot today 🙂 H xxx
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calensariel said:
Oh good! Harula, I think this is just the coolest thing. Thank you for allowing us to share it with you. 😀 You’re SO bloomin’ creative!
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janebasilblog said:
Too tired to do more than give you a wave… 🙂
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calensariel said:
I’m waving back! Hope things are becoming a bit more calm there. {{{Jane}}}
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janebasilblog said:
I’m still so tired I can’t tell.
sending {{{hugs}}} right back to you, Calen.
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calensariel said:
Would it help for you to take some extra Vitamin C and D?
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Soul Gifts said:
Calen, this is so sweet, thank you xxxxx I love the word ‘kindnessed’ – will have to add it to my list! I’m so blessed and happy to have found you (and so many other wonderful people) in the blogging world – and privileged to now have you as a friend. Wish you and all your loved ones a blessed Advent Season 🙂
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calensariel said:
Well the feeling is very mutual, girlfriend. 🙂
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Soul Gifts said:
🙂
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kiwinana said:
What a beautiful crochet gift, I like crocheting, like the pattern, wonder where I could find it.
Have a nice weekend, it’s not far away.
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calensariel said:
Give ‘er a holler and ask her. She’s a peach! You have a great weekend, too!
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Soul Gifts said:
Not sure if I have the pattern any more, but if you are familiar with crocheting, you could copy the photo Calen posted and then enlarge it. This is a pattern that should be possible to work out from looking at the image 🙂
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kiwinana said:
Yes, I agree, will try and print a photo of it.
Thanks for the comment, appreciate it.
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Soul Gifts said:
Good luck. Let me know how you go 🙂
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calensariel said:
Kiwinana, if you need a bigger picture of it, please let me know. I’d be glad to take another one and send it to you or post it.
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Soul Gifts said:
She’s got it – just let me know 🙂
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