Spreading Sunshine! (and a Happy Birthday!)

It's time for another random act of kindness post. I'm linking up with Betsy at My Five Men for this. Betsy and her visitors had a little discussion on this subject this week, after a few people thought that she (and the rest of us who link up) were doing this for praise or attention.  As Betsy said, the things we are doing are not big enough for praise.  They're meant to spread sunshine and encourage others to do the same thing.  I'd love to hear what you think on this subject.
That being said - here's what I did this week:

Some of you may have read about Colin on facebook.  Colin is a boy who lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Colin has Asperger’s syndrome and struggles with relationships with other kids.  He's going to turn 11 in March and his Mom asked him about a birthday party.  He replied that he had no friends to come to a party.  His Mom decided to set up a facebook page where people could send birthday greetings to him.  The page has taken off and people started asking about where they could send cards so a PO box was started.

I joined the site on facebook and sent out this card to Colin.  If you want to join in, look for 'Happy Birthday Colin' on facebook.  You can send birthday greetings there and you can also look on the site for an address to send a card.

 

I was also thinking how difficult it has to be to deliver mail in this weather.

 

This is what most of the mailboxes look like in West Michigan.  It has to be hard to get close and put the mail in, and I bet their days are longer than usual.

 

 



 

I found this card that said "better times are coming" which I thought fit my purpose.  I threw in a Gift certificate and wrote a note that said thanks, and have lunch on us.

 

I think I'm having more fun doing this that the recipients are in getting these things!

 

 

And one more thing...

 

Happy Birthday to the best valentine gift I ever received - our daughter Heather.  She's a blessing to all of us.

Happy Valentines Day to each of you!