Random Act of Kindness
Is it payback time?42 total reviews
Comment from LJbutterfly
The best fiction has bits of truth. Writers are always encouraged to write about what they know. You take something you know and embellish it. This is a great parable type story, demonstrating a Christian message. It's better to be the one able to help, rather than being the one who needs help.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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The best fiction has bits of truth. Writers are always encouraged to write about what they know. You take something you know and embellish it. This is a great parable type story, demonstrating a Christian message. It's better to be the one able to help, rather than being the one who needs help.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your kind review and analysis. Terry.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this story with us. I enjoyed reading. Yes, random acts of kindness to exist.
I was discharged this morning. I've been waiting three hours for my boyfriend to pick me up and take me home." (a quotation mark slipped in)
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Thank you for sharing this story with us. I enjoyed reading. Yes, random acts of kindness to exist.
I was discharged this morning. I've been waiting three hours for my boyfriend to pick me up and take me home." (a quotation mark slipped in)
Comment Written 06-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Barbara, thank you for the review and catching my oversight. Terry
Comment from Mary Shifman
This is a lovely story and warms the heart and nourishes the soul. There is no way of anticipating the outcome of such acts of kindness. One day this summer, I was waiting in a long line of vehicles at Dunkin' Donuts to pick up my lunch. I noticed a bumper sticker on the vehicle in front of me and I was incensed. I keep ruminating on it while I waited, thinking, "What kind of person would put something like that on their car?" When it came to my turn to pick up my lunch and pay, I was told that the person in front of me had paid for me! To say I was stunned and ashamed of my judgmental thoughts, is an understatement. That simple act has caused me to think twice before jumping to conclusions based on assumptions! Thanks for sharing your story.
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This is a lovely story and warms the heart and nourishes the soul. There is no way of anticipating the outcome of such acts of kindness. One day this summer, I was waiting in a long line of vehicles at Dunkin' Donuts to pick up my lunch. I noticed a bumper sticker on the vehicle in front of me and I was incensed. I keep ruminating on it while I waited, thinking, "What kind of person would put something like that on their car?" When it came to my turn to pick up my lunch and pay, I was told that the person in front of me had paid for me! To say I was stunned and ashamed of my judgmental thoughts, is an understatement. That simple act has caused me to think twice before jumping to conclusions based on assumptions! Thanks for sharing your story.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Mary, thank you for the six stars! You also told a very personal story that moved you. Thank you for sharing. Thank you also for reading my story. Terry
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You are welcome.
Comment from Annmuma
Terry - I love this story. My late husband was a huge believer in random acts of kindness. Indeed, on the back of his business card was written:
Practice a random act of kindness every day and he did. I try to also do the same and, each time I do, I hear Randall's voice reminding that it only counts a as random act if you don't tell.
I love this side of you and your writing. We are, indeed, God's hands, voices and managers of his blessings. They only happen if they happen through people.
This is a well-written piece and certainly a bit of a surprise, but still 'Terry' is very evident in subject matter and presentation. I'm not sure I understand the lack of quotation marks and found it not to improve the presentation, but neither did it take from it.
Great job and wonder Sunday morning piece!
ann
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Terry - I love this story. My late husband was a huge believer in random acts of kindness. Indeed, on the back of his business card was written:
Practice a random act of kindness every day and he did. I try to also do the same and, each time I do, I hear Randall's voice reminding that it only counts a as random act if you don't tell.
I love this side of you and your writing. We are, indeed, God's hands, voices and managers of his blessings. They only happen if they happen through people.
This is a well-written piece and certainly a bit of a surprise, but still 'Terry' is very evident in subject matter and presentation. I'm not sure I understand the lack of quotation marks and found it not to improve the presentation, but neither did it take from it.
Great job and wonder Sunday morning piece!
ann
Comment Written 06-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Ann, thank you for the stellar review and the six stars. When we talk next I will elaborate on the quote marks. Terry
Comment from nancy_e_davis
So he was the stranger who gave her the money. He identified himself to the Doug Wolfe by knowing the pregnant girl's real name.
He had no expectation of payback for a random act of kindness and that was hi intention with the gift of the money. Well done Terry. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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So he was the stranger who gave her the money. He identified himself to the Doug Wolfe by knowing the pregnant girl's real name.
He had no expectation of payback for a random act of kindness and that was hi intention with the gift of the money. Well done Terry. Nancy:)
Comment Written 06-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Nancy, thank you for the review and kind words. Terry.
Comment from Shirley McLain
What a great story to read on Sunday morning. In fact, it would be good any morning. You did a great job once again. I wish the world was like this everyday. That kindness is not shown often enough. Shirley
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What a great story to read on Sunday morning. In fact, it would be good any morning. You did a great job once again. I wish the world was like this everyday. That kindness is not shown often enough. Shirley
Comment Written 06-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Shirley, I do thank you for the six stars! I appreciate your very kind review. Terry.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written and told story about the random act of kindness. You used very good descriptive words and certainly makes a person stop and think about what we can do to help someone else. Thank you for sharing. blessings, Teri
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This is a very well written and told story about the random act of kindness. You used very good descriptive words and certainly makes a person stop and think about what we can do to help someone else. Thank you for sharing. blessings, Teri
Comment Written 06-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Teri, thank you for the six stars, and for your insightful review. Terry
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is powerful and poignant. I apologize but my pessimism told me that the man who gave her the money was going to be the father of the child she lost. I was delighted to find out that this was not true. I am happy to read this somewhat true story and to know that there are some people who offer random acts of kindness. Thank you for sharing. I am so glad that I read this today. I hope to find more people who show these acts of kindness as I make my way through this life!
Jesse
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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This is powerful and poignant. I apologize but my pessimism told me that the man who gave her the money was going to be the father of the child she lost. I was delighted to find out that this was not true. I am happy to read this somewhat true story and to know that there are some people who offer random acts of kindness. Thank you for sharing. I am so glad that I read this today. I hope to find more people who show these acts of kindness as I make my way through this life!
Jesse
Comment Written 06-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Jesse, thank you for the six stars. I am delighted to read what you got from the story. You are a good man Jesse James Doty. Terry.
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Thanks, Terry!
Jesse
Comment from John Ciarmello
Beautiful and so well written, Terry. I enjoyed it. A story we should all live by, to step up when needed, even if it may hurt a bit to do so. The rewards, mentally, are immense. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Beautiful and so well written, Terry. I enjoyed it. A story we should all live by, to step up when needed, even if it may hurt a bit to do so. The rewards, mentally, are immense. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 06-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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John, thank you very much for the six stars! I appreciate you reading and reviewing the story. I certainly agree with your comments. Terrjy.
Comment from nomi338
The Bible Book of Proverbs Chapter 19, verse 17 says,
The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovah, And He will repay him for what he does.
I do not know about anybody else, but if I ever wanted someone to feel indebted to me, it would definitely be God. This is a very powerful scripture. If it were widely known, I do believe that more people would be willing, in fact eager to lend a helping hand to the needy.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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The Bible Book of Proverbs Chapter 19, verse 17 says,
The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovah, And He will repay him for what he does.
I do not know about anybody else, but if I ever wanted someone to feel indebted to me, it would definitely be God. This is a very powerful scripture. If it were widely known, I do believe that more people would be willing, in fact eager to lend a helping hand to the needy.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Nomi, thank you for the six stars and the quote from Proverbs! I think your review says all that needs to be said. Thank you, my friend. Terry.
