Pass it forward today

I live a mile and 3/4 at the head of a holler, up on a hill - I don't get out much.

After paying at the Post Office for 2 packages to 2 HTers, I left my change on the counter.

The lady behind me was holding 2 envelopes in her hand, and I said "I've been challenged by a friend to pay your your bill for you".

She was recently widowed, and was quite delighted at the gesture.
She was registering some letters pertaining to her husband's estate. I added a ten to cover it.

did it

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By His Grace, For His Glory,
Sharon

I have already set up another one for America's Birthday on 4th of July. There will be a lot of free ice cream given to surprised customers at a local ice cream shop. The customers in turn can pay for another customer's ice cream if they want - or just have their own free ice cream.

When I talked to the manager she talked to her boss and he is adding in some $$$'s and so is the manager. They love the idea.

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I've done so much with so little for so long that I'm now qualified to do almost anything with practically nothing.

This is so great. Lets see how long we can keep it growing.

empofuniv that is so awesome. Lots of idea's from that.

Everyone's stories are just so refreshing. I know each person that has passed it on has the same kind of story. The reason and how you gave or helped or were there for someone is wonderful.

Heck tell us your stories if you like. They are an inspiration.

Grandma, I like watching this thread, especially hearing what ideas people have to make other people smile.

The movie "Pay it forward", much like 'pass it forward', is worth watching, I cried at the end.
I once, hemmed some pants for a co-worker, and he wanted to know what to pay me and I told him to pay it forward. He'd never heard of the concept. I hope when he saw the movie, he let it lead him in paying it forward.

I try to do it everyday, even if it's just a kind word or a smile!

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Vickie

I did it

Felt great!

Some woman paid for everyone's meal in a restaurant in Florida.
$2600 and a $50 tip to every server.
They suspect it is a lottery winner. She denies it. I suspect it is someone from HT.
http://now.msn.com/gloria-mackenzie-...atrons-believe

This is my favorite thread.

Shrek, that's a great story and it reminded me of my grandparents. They raised their own six kids during the Depression but when Papa found a little neighbor boy beaten and crying in the ditch, he and Grandmother raised him too. My "uncle" grew up to be a fine man. His biological father was a drunk, had beaten the boy pretty thoroughly and told him not to come home or he'd get worse.