10/27/2010 10:48:50 AM. - Lois - Brooksville, Fl.

I did not do this act of kindness. It was done for me.
I was going to a meeting alone in my car. A car ahead of me pulled into the parking lot and passed a wonderful parking space right near the building. As I got out of my car, I noticed him, shambling along, and I went to him and thanked him for passing up the perfect space for a total stranger. I later learned that he has a very debilitating handicap and cannot walk very fall without pain. Thank you for lettin me share this story. He has since become a close friend of mine and he truly lives a live of kindness to others.

10/26/2010 4:00:32 PM. - vikki'm - WASHINGTON

i saw a grandma who was having trouble with the door.
i quickly ran up and opened it for her and held it for her:)
it made me feel so good afterwards!

10/26/2010 10:03:05 AM. - LLL - okla

I don't hope to offend anyone, but it seems that all or most of these posts are from people bragging about what they did for others. RANDOM acts of kindness implies to me a gift to someone without an expectation of ANY personal reward..including bragging rights!
Having said that I would like to share two quick stories: We have a Christmas tradition (since 1977) at our house where we put candy canes on the tree and each time we have a guest they take a cane off. It started because of someone crying at a convenience store. Another person was young and had nothing to offer that would help the lady, so she offered her a candy cane and a hug. The candy canes remind me that even if we can't solve another person's problems for them, we can offer a token of support and compassion, no matter how small and insignificant the token.

The second story happened just a few weeks ago.
A lady was cashing out at the store where I had just pumped gasoline. I was going to run an errand in another town where the gas was much cheaper, so I was only purchasing five dollars worth to get me there. When I pulled out my money to pay the clerk did not charge me for the gasoline because a lady standing beside me had overheard and discreetly paid for me!
As I was leaving a gentleman held the door for me and it reminded me how blessed I am to live where I live because in our little rural area people daily hold the door for one another male or female, young or old. It is a subtle reminder that people here are caring for each other in little ways everyday!

10/27/2010 6:27:03 AM - MD - South Houston/Tx.

I would like to say you r right about bragging but to inspire with something you did to remind others is wonderful. i loved your stories!

10/27/2010 8:54:46 AM - Randy - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Hey LLL....don't forget that many of users of this site are children. The subtleties of a true Random Act of Kindness may not quite be apparent to them yet.

I agree with MD in Texas, hopefully some of the acts shared here will inspire someone...even if it's just one person...to do something kind. That one act just might inspire another, and another....and maybe just make the world a little better place!

11/10/2010 4:29:42 PM - Sami - batavia, ny

Wow i think that lady was so super nice. im glad you have people who look out for you. Happy Holidays!

10/25/2010 4:50:27 PM - Hal - Exton,PA USA

-Someone was on crutches and no one was helping her so I offered to help her.
-Someone couldn't get their clay round so I did it.

12/17/2011 6:00:08 AM - bird - honalulu,hawii

at my school everybody would help somebody unless they like them or they are their friends

10/24/2010 4:02:20 PM. - sarah - washington

I am in 8th grade and I decided that I dont want presents this year. Instead, i am asking my family to donate scarfs,hats,gloves,fast food gift cards, etc. During December I am going to give bags containing these items to the homeless. Christmas isnt about presents and i think everyone should know that.
God bless, and Merry almost Christmas!
Sarah G.

10/24/2010 5:52:49 PM - haley - woonsocket

That is very sweet of you to do.

10/25/2010 8:02:10 PM - O.J. - AZ

THAT WAS REALLY NICE!! HOW SWEET OF YOU!! AWWW!! :)

10/26/2010 4:08:24 PM. - vikki'm - WASHINGTON

i agree:)
i love presents but i have so many things that others don't have!! and i think we should all donate stuff!!!
i want to do the same Co:
im gonna donate all the presents i get:)

11/10/2010 4:31:31 PM - Sami - batavia, ny

Wow that's amazing. ur so dedicated to helping others ur giving up what most children look forward to the whole year. i wish i could help you with that project. good luck and happy holidays

12/17/2011 6:09:20 AM - bird - honalulu,hawii

i would donnate my presents to but i already got all my stuff and they were really expensive i do`t think she would let me

10/24/2010 11:46:32 AM - Sarah - Carnation, WA

I am still in elementary school, and I am planning to make handmade presents for the K-1 class, And I am a 4th grader, so mabey even the 2-3 room. Have an AWESOME holiday season!!!

10/24/2010 5:59:39 PM - haley - woonsocket

For your age there is so many little things you can do for others.I would know i am in 5th grade.I relized when you ask your teacher or principal you could start many different programs for your school.Including many things that benifts others.Just see what things could be instore for you.

11/1/2010 5:15:52 PM - Sarah - Carnation, WA

Thanks Haley!!! I know that everyone needs support to acheive their dreams of helping others. Bless your soul.

10/24/2010 11:06:47 AM. - Brian - S.California USA

While at Toronto airport, waiting to fly back to Ca.,I was getting a snack. Next to me was a Catholic priest paying for his snack,he was counting out from a bunch of change in his hand, I called the counter person over and paid for all of the priest's snack and more.
He thanked me--that was sufficient for me. I am a Protestant, and a man.

10/27/2010 6:07:17 PM - squeaky - Michigan

that really cool that you don't care what religion he is I know that some people don't like people because they are a different religion.

11/5/2010 11:34:12 AM - touched x - UK

Heyya squeky i think that your right by what you said and it is wrong to judge others by the way they look or their religion. A while back there was a boy in my school and people used to call him gay all the time, i knew this was wrong because i went out with him but it still got to him. Soon after we had to break up because he moved to a different country,i was really sad. :(
Do you know that if you cal anyone gay in the uk and they take offence to it you could be jailed for 5 years!!!

10/24/2010 8:01:58 AM - Kelly - Enfield

I was in Hartford looking at some colleges with my daughter and there was a family begging at a corner. I heard someone say they were gonna call the police to make him stop begging. My daugter Cassidy and I stoppped driving to the college and told the family, a man, woman, and two little boys about 7 or 8, to hurry up and get in the van. The man looked confused as if this was a trick and then heard the sirens and got into the van. I drove them back to our house and my hsband, Dave, and son, Dylan, were confused and a little worried as the family in tattered clothing followed me and Cassidy into the house. I told them we were heping the family out through a rough time. Their names were Jon, Kristie, Sean, and Taylor. We let them stay in the guest house until they could regain control of their lives. I had the two boys, Sean and Taylor, enrolled in school, because education was very important. I also helped Kristie get tuition moneyso that she could go back to college. About 2-3 months later Jon finally got a job. We had grown attached the family and decided to let them live in the guest house permanently. They were extremely grateful and we have been best friends with them snce then and today!

10/24/2010 1:51:47 PM. - PEGGIE SUE HOUGH ROEDL, - VANDALIA IL ,USA

THE MOMENT YOU WERE OBTDAANT THE LORD PLACED A HEADAGE OF PROTECTION AROUND BOTH FAMILYS,THIS MUST HAVE BEEN CONFUSING GOING ON WITH THOSE WHO ALREADY NEW YOU,GOD NEW WHAT HE WASE DOING WHEN HE SPOKE TO YOU RIGHT THEN AND THERE HE NEW A LIFE LONG RELEATIONSHIP AND MANNY GREAT GIFTS WOULD BE ESCHANGED IN ACTS OF LOVE ,GRACE,SAPPORT APPRECHATION,IT WASENT BY CHANCE YOU WERE THRE AT THAT CORNER IT WASE A DEVINE APPOINTMENT,
THE LORD HAS BLESSED YOU, YOUR EFFORTS WERE SIGHT SEEN,
ISNT GOD WOUNDERFUL,STILL WE WILL STAND BEFORE HIM ONE DAY AND STILL YOUR REWARD WILL BE GREAT,
OBYDANCE PAYS OFF WHEN WE LISTEN TO GOD,
GOD BLESS,
PEGGIE SUE HOUGH ROEDL,

10/25/2010 12:28:06 PM - IDK - INS

Tht is the nicest thng ive heard in a wile i wish ppl wer more like u! mabey then thr wouldnt b n e homelss pp n e more!

10/26/2010 4:12:12 PM. - vikki'm - WASHINGTON

God bless you! that is soooo sweet of u guys!
u could have just drove past them like everybody else did but thank God u have such a great heart and decided to help! :)
Merry Christmas!!
God Bless:)

11/5/2010 11:38:33 AM - touched x - UK

GOD BLESS YOU KELLY.
That was a really risky but nice chance you took then. Youhelped them grow into better people.
I wish there were more people like you.

11/6/2010 1:07:44 PM - Bee - Usa

Dear Kelly,
This story is truly heartwarming :)More people should be like this, because everyone deserves to be happy on Christmas.This family was extremely lucky to have you and you've changed their live for ever.
Merry Christmas!!!

10/24/2010 7:02:28 AM - 17-13-00 - new york

I once saw a women beggimng for money,food,and shelter.She had a 2 year old boy.The next thing i know the ccops are taking the little boy away from her.I didnt know what would happen.[I had 300.00 in my pocket]I gave them all th e money the popo put the child down and they were sorry but th at is the law.They said we need people more like you in the cumminty.

10/24/2010 7:20:01 AM - haley - woonsocket

That was very sweet of you.

11/7/2010 11:11:51 AM - touched x - uk

dear 07-17-00
i completly udestand why they took the child away as the same thing was done to me apart from i had a home to live in but my mum could not look after me very well so i was taken into foster-care. It is much better than what life was like when i was living with my mum, i actually enjoy life now and i am making much more effort in school too. Yor story made me want to write to you.

10/24/2010 6:44:15 AM - haley - woonsocket

My dad woke up very ill.So i had decided to make him i hope you feel better kit.It contained a very sweet poem,a picture of me and him,his fav. webkinz,and a stress toy octopes.He was so grateful and i didnt ask for anything in return.

10/26/2010 4:09:33 PM. - vikki'm - WASHINGTON

awww:)
thats so sweet!

11/5/2010 11:40:18 AM - touched x - UK

wat was wrong with your dad after?

11/21/2010 6:38:40 AM - haley - woonsocket

He had a cold.