tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post2131934676015903294..comments2023-10-31T08:52:16.462-07:00Comments on The Value Of Cheerfulness: List No. 4 - My Favorite Things (one last giveaway + a list of winners)Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16380504004257948038noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-63975938838020587722011-10-21T14:25:54.377-07:002011-10-21T14:25:54.377-07:00I was in the line at the Ellensburg Starbucks this...I was in the line at the Ellensburg Starbucks this summer, in the middle of a very long trip from the ocean back to G'ville, and the lady in front of me paid for my coffee!The sweetest thing ever!Deborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-47666354089612634172011-10-21T14:25:17.846-07:002011-10-21T14:25:17.846-07:00I was in the line at the Ellensburg Starbucks this...I was in the line at the Ellensburg Starbucks this summer, in the middle of a very long trip from the ocean back to G'ville, and the lady in front of me paid for my coffee!The sweetest thing ever!Deborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-90389529971086232112011-10-20T10:48:48.644-07:002011-10-20T10:48:48.644-07:00My sister-in-law lives in a not-so-great part of t...My sister-in-law lives in a not-so-great part of town and recently was walking home by herself after dark. A prostitute who saw her was so worried for her safety that she walked her home and, crying, made her promise not to walk alone after dark in that part of town. When they reached my SIL's apartment, she invited her in, fed her, let her wash up, and gave her a Bible. Isn't that an amazing story?!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227591186996624142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-55944833489950291112011-10-20T00:39:35.175-07:002011-10-20T00:39:35.175-07:00Many years ago a sweet friend of mine gave me a li...Many years ago a sweet friend of mine gave me a little devotional book called Joy and Strength for a random gift. That book became a dear 'friend' during my teen years, and has continued to truly be a 'joy and strength' =) Thank you to her for that small but wonderful gift... it has been such a blessing!!! ;)<br /><br />I hope I can do the same for a "little sister" someday! <3Carrie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00047258245566729876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-62050054040047587112011-10-19T20:48:21.502-07:002011-10-19T20:48:21.502-07:00When I was in high school my best friend and I bou...When I was in high school my best friend and I bought some bunches of flowers one day and we walked/drove around handing them out to people we knew at the grocery store, the bank, library,etc and to random people that we ran into. It was such a fun day and it felt amazing to put smiles on so many peoples faces. Remembering this makes me realize that I should do this with my 7 and 3 year old's, to show them another way of giving and how it can brighten someone's day.<br />ChristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-89555959998558245612011-10-19T16:35:10.546-07:002011-10-19T16:35:10.546-07:00I recently had to have surgery and a friend who wo...I recently had to have surgery and a friend who works in pre- and post- op took on an extra shift so she could be with me when I went into surgery and when I came out - without telling me until I arrived (very nervous) for my surgery. It made me cry. Especially because she has a one-year old at home and I knew how tired this would make her. It made all the difference for me.<br /><br />I love your blog birthday celebration! Happy birthday again sweet generous friend.Misha https://www.blogger.com/profile/01195857544897293479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-32821348187629557132011-10-19T12:33:25.004-07:002011-10-19T12:33:25.004-07:00Awww! Thank you! So exciting!
And isn't that c...Awww! Thank you! So exciting!<br />And isn't that chocolate the best??? I love the one with chunks of ginger in it!<br /><br />I love surprising my husband and his co-workers with a homemade treat randomly. One time it may be raspberry cheesecake, another time it may be cinnamon rolls, or brownies with mint cream cheese frosting, or homemade strawberry ice cream, but it's always met with great enthusiasm. On the occasional day when I show up with just a starbuck's for Mike they all have to stop by and ask where theirs is.Fairlightdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17222153746818028443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-26146433244379573322011-10-19T12:27:45.977-07:002011-10-19T12:27:45.977-07:00What a lovely list -- how similar my favorite thin...What a lovely list -- how similar my favorite things are to yours :)<br /><br />I do plan on meeting up with and crafting up some cards with some of my church friends and send them off to our mission orphanage in Africa.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082544337347129322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-25545907350738305642011-10-19T12:24:10.515-07:002011-10-19T12:24:10.515-07:00Mitchell took a 3 hour nap today, which means I go...Mitchell took a 3 hour nap today, which means I got one too! Does that count??? Trust me, it was totally random and very very kind!!!! You know I can never pass up on your banners! :)<br />xoxo - LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334798928325967908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-62502603612953821532011-10-19T11:39:12.277-07:002011-10-19T11:39:12.277-07:00One day, a friend popped by my house unannounced, ...One day, a friend popped by my house unannounced, walked into my kitchen and turned on the oven, sat down and visited with me until the oven preheated, popped in a loaf of bread dough, set the timer, gave me a hug, and left. Sweetest unexpected gesture ever. Warmed my family's hearts and filled their bellies. There's nothing quite like homemade bread fresh from the oven to let you know you are loved!Dawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538695674461932618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-60137623453828365572011-10-19T11:19:07.217-07:002011-10-19T11:19:07.217-07:00What a fun birthday celebration! Welcome to your ...What a fun birthday celebration! Welcome to your 30's! Recently I was at a bookstore and I was paying with a gift card. It had 6 or 7 dollars left on it when I was done with my purchase, but I gave it to the person behind me in line to use on her books. Just a little treat!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865039944343813603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-1529490861904054242011-10-19T11:03:09.653-07:002011-10-19T11:03:09.653-07:00I like to surprise my mom or friends with supper o...I like to surprise my mom or friends with supper or some home-made baking on days they are working or busy :) <br /><br />And one beautiful random act of kindness I was blessed to recieve was a beautiful quilt (see "Wrapped in Generosity" @ www.woodland-heart.blogspot.com). <br /><br />Love your favorite things list!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103947009005304814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-21287537258173644982011-10-19T10:27:32.095-07:002011-10-19T10:27:32.095-07:00Oh and how can I forget after a sweet someone had ...Oh and how can I forget after a sweet someone had literally just given birth and somehow managed to drop groceries off on my doorstep when money was tight for us. Although I'm not 100% sure who did it, as she never did confess ;)Chantel Monethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553015588616229843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-38576614478087415242011-10-19T10:25:11.240-07:002011-10-19T10:25:11.240-07:00One year a group a girlfriends and I made a full t...One year a group a girlfriends and I made a full turkey dinner and brought it to our local firefighters who were working at the station over Thanksgiving. I think a few of the girls may have had some ulterior motives ie: finding a hunky boyfriend, but they were so grateful! Something I would love to do again someday.Chantel Monethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553015588616229843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-15443921712071710372011-10-19T09:59:42.258-07:002011-10-19T09:59:42.258-07:00So.....looks like we got you hooked on Seasalt and...So.....looks like we got you hooked on Seasalt and Almonds in Dark Chocolate?Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-90747797038358408532011-10-19T09:36:12.215-07:002011-10-19T09:36:12.215-07:00I came home to flowers and a piping hot coffee on ...I came home to flowers and a piping hot coffee on my porch one day that I was feeling blue. I still have no idea who did it :)Miller Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346263882448737120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-87017293446134757382011-10-19T08:33:27.359-07:002011-10-19T08:33:27.359-07:00I have sent cards to residents of a local nursing ...I have sent cards to residents of a local nursing home. Asking the staff to please give them to someone who is lonely or not able to have family visit.Vonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430421503032911185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-38974072628488245132011-10-19T07:50:46.673-07:002011-10-19T07:50:46.673-07:00Not too long ago, a special girl (and family) took...Not too long ago, a special girl (and family) took in a family (strangers) ,planned/did fundraiser after fundraiser for said family and became friends with family. :-) pretty amazing...Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16332001288115729347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-85123703486702576182011-10-19T07:06:59.392-07:002011-10-19T07:06:59.392-07:00One year at Thanksgiving I anonymously left a cand...One year at Thanksgiving I anonymously left a candle and gift card on two of my neighbors doorsteps.Cottage Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371107327269866980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-68541664800785967832011-10-19T00:15:13.864-07:002011-10-19T00:15:13.864-07:00Fog delayed a flight three times, yet allowed the ...Fog delayed a flight three times, yet allowed the purchase and mailing of four cards to dear friends and the opportunity to compliment airline employees on their calm and professional work :)~Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668824666035671560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-59760944989982234672011-10-18T23:55:12.184-07:002011-10-18T23:55:12.184-07:00I recently had a vehicle break down. While sitting...I recently had a vehicle break down. While sitting on the side of the road, two separate cars stopped to ask if they could help me. I had a lot of my faith in the goodness of strangers restored!SuzyQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384073572828558424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35935732.post-48712588039118235642011-10-18T22:33:25.585-07:002011-10-18T22:33:25.585-07:00I was sad one day and when I went to the post offi...I was sad one day and when I went to the post office to get my mail, there was a happy little package sitting there waiting for me. ;)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530332005314466736noreply@blogger.com