Weekend Kindness
Reaching Others Through Kindness

In our household (and, I assume, in yours as well), we all have jobs that have become “our” chores. For instance, Mr. Incredible takes care of the garbage and all outside work. I am responsible for maintaining the interior of our home, and our girls are supposed to make their beds and clean up the messes they make. (We’re still working on that! *smile*)

Here’s a way I like to surprise the members of our home from time to time: complete someone else’s chore without being asked and without saying anything about it. I love the look of pleased surprise on Mr. Incredible’s face when he comes home to find the garbage has already been taken out. My girls love it when I make their beds “beautiful” for them instead of their having to do it themselves. I love when someone does the dishes for me.

Think about your loved ones’ normal chores and choose one (or more) to complete as a surprise. You are certain to enjoy the pleasure others experience because of your thoughtfulness, and your loved ones will surely appreciate the care expressed by your action.

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