Kindness

The temperatures here in the Midwest have been in the 90's but feeling like it's in the 100's. My husband and I have been using curb side pick ups, food delivery services, merchandise and grocery delivery for the past year and a half. Every driver is on time and courteous. I can only imagine how difficult their job is in these conditions, many not having an air conditioned vehicle. I've begun chilling bottled waters and putting them in a cooler on our porch with a note telling them to please take one and thank you, in the hopes of letting them know they are appreciated. We are very grateful for their hard work during the pandemic and the hot weather months. It's their continued efforts that make our lives easier to manage easing some of the stress of our daily activities.

Please show your appreciation and thanks for those in your life working to help make our life easier.   

Comfort

The weather is changing and when the time changes soon for some of us, it means a lot of us will leave for work and come home from work in the dark.  I have a couple of friends whose moods depend on the amount of daylight and sunshine they see.  When the colder weather presents itself suddenly after nice long summer days, some embrace it while others hibernate and feel a bit withdrawn. 

It's important to keep active during the cold months by getting outdoors as much as possible to walk, take drives, meet up with friends for coffee or a quick meal.

What can we do to help those we care about and show them kindness? I'm an old fashioned note and card sender. My local card shop knows me by name. When I am there, I make sure I pick up extra cards to keep and use when needed that tell someone they are in your thoughts or cards that will bring a smile on a hard day.  This way I have them when I need them.

Another way I try to bring a smile is with my cooking or baking. Comfort foods do have a positive effect on many and sometimes just that little gesture can change a persons day.  My sister and I call one another the "traveling soup sisters" and will leave a container of homemade soup on each others or anyone we feel needs a hug. 

Soup in your pjs....sure to bring a smile.

Soups always on the stove or in my slow cooker! I like to make big batches so I can freeze them for another day.

May you have a comfort day and thanks for reading💟