Merrimack Ward

While I was throwing away trash, an "older" person next to me was picking up a mess of trash that was behind his vehicle - he was having a hard time picking it up - I went over and cleaned up the mess with him

At a swim meet i cheered for others then just who I was there for

I found this recipe online when I was searching for something kid friendly. I’ve since had the opportunity to make it several times, and everyone I’ve made it for asks for the recipe.

A friend recently started a new job after 20 years at her previous employer. She was nervous and a little overwhelmed. I sent her a note wishing her well and offering support if I could be of assistance. She responded with happiness and relief, knowing she had people in her corner.

We had a wonderful two-hour talk over breakfast and shared some really deep emotional topics. I felt such an overwhelming love for her!

I was pleasantly surprised to have all of them smile back! One in particular seemed to be having a hard day. She looked a little confused at first, then offered a tentative smile in return. Warmed my heart 😊

I love to serve when I can, and introducing a family I don’t know very well to one of our favorite comfort foods is a win/win because my family gets to enjoy it as well!

Had my friend and her little girls come over for a playdate! I sent them home with fresh picked blueberries and homemade salsa.

This person has been going through extremely hard times. She was laid off from her job about 11 months ago. She has diligently been working on job applications, but it’s having a hard time finding something in her field.

We shared a meal with people we love from church! We got to cook together and talk about Jesus and play games! We find strength and joy in shared faith and friendship.

I have a coworker whom I know but have never had a conversation with, over the last 8 years. We ran into each other at a pizza place, both going to pick up some lunch. I struck up a conversation and we had a great chat about pizza. Since then we have greeted each other and engaged in small talk whenever we see each other in the office.

We had a sweet elderly friend who has lost her husband over for lunch. We played music, ate root beer floats and talked and laughed. What a blessing for both of us!

My elderly neighbor needed a ride to his cardiac rehab, which then required an ER visit. Afterwards we went and picked up his prescriptions.

Met Michelle in Springville Utah - in a community my kids live in. She was wood carving on her front step. We encountered her on a walk through the neighborhood. I went back after the walk was over and went to the trash site, she was still on her step, so I went to meet her and talk to her about her woodcarving. She had just started doing woodcarving , but is an artist and loves this. She’d told me all about woodcarving while I ask her questions. We talked again on June 21, she offered tips

Ran to tell neighbor his windows were down as the rain storm started. He was very grateful that he wasn’t going to have to deal with water damage. Even said. You are the neighbor a guy can get used to having around! lol

Invitation to a consistent, simple act of kindness towards a good neighbor. He was grateful and is taking me up on the offers tomorrow.

He thought we worked there and waited until we were done checking out to use the same kiosk we were using. As we turned to leave, he asked if we could help him. That’s when we pieced it together and quickly started scanning and bagging his items for him and walking him through how to pay!

At a town July 4th celebration, we made friends with couple parked next to us in the parking lot. Great laughs, good conversation, 45 minutes worth. Shared family photos, became fast friends, gave them a lead to get Maple Syrup from our friends in Vermont.