Service Log

Every spring and fall at General conference we share GC treats with the families we minister to. Sometimes it is pumpkin bread, sometimes orange rolls, this year I made apple crisp!

I visited an elderly couple we minister to and brought them a treat.

I visited a family where the dad just had a knee replacement. I brought them a treat and encouragement.

I made dinner for a family whose grandfather is in the hospital after experiencing an awful car accident. I made pork tenderloin with apples and sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, cucumber spears, french bread, and apple crisp.

I bought food and made bag lunches for the field hockey team’s away game. Then we delivered them to the game in Portland.

Every time a convert gets baptized I have pictures from their baptism printed. I give them a framed picture of their baptism, and I give printed copies to the missionaries who taught them. We had a woman get baptized on Sunday so I got her pictures printed, bought a little white frame, and tied a ribbon around her gift.

I sat down with a woman at her home and taught her how to use family search. We worked on opening an account, filling in what she knew, and connecting her family to the world-wide family tree. I also played with her cute son!

I gave a friend’s daughter a ride because she needed to stay with her husband who just had a knee replacement.

Met with a woman who needed a person to listen to her life story and provide encouragement.

I and my family delivered food for family from my son's friend from school. Also I and my son visited person that are sick and passed sacrament to that person and brought food for that person.

I made our monthly YW newsletter with announcements and events for the month of October

Every morning I share a spiritual thought with a sister as we wait for our children in seminary.

I added 2 people to Findagrave years ago. Today their great grandaughter asked to be in charge of their grave entries. I smiled as I released them to her, knowing that yet another person was caring for their ancestry.

I invited an elderly friend to my home so she could have a change of scenery and get out of her home. She desperately needed to feel like she had a purpose in life and so I invited her to help me cut fabric for a youth activity. We spent 2.5 hours chatting and cutting and it was delightful!

I was at the credit union and bumped into a former colleague and had a nice conversation which led to the invitation

I was at Home Depot and an employee named Darrell asked if he could help load my pellets into my truck. I agreed and told him my name was also Daryl. I had just come from a baptism and was dressed in my Sunday best. This led to a gospel discussion and an invitation to Church. It was a comfortable discussion and the Spirit was President.

I shared my testimony in sacrament meeting about Jesus Christ and how He is the primary source for love, compassion, forgiveness, peace, and power in my life.

I was advised, to open a Facebook Page on Mental Health and Self Awareness. I also did one, for my cat - as requested, by some. I was beginning to reach out to people, in ways I never thought I could. I've beginning my true callings, in life. Always wanted to. I am now ready, to minister & service God, Christ & our fellow man - more effectively. There are good people, in this world - in need & do appreciate you. 🙏❤️

We called Uncle Jared and sang happy birthday to him over the phone.

I made a paper that I distributed at a baptism so people could write an encouraging message and share their favorite scripture with the woman being baptized. I handed them out and collected them after everyone wrote their message and then delivered them to the woman who was just baptized .

My bagger at Market Basket was chatty. This young person tried to chat with people as he bagged their groceries. I was watching the interactions between the bagger and the people who checked out before me and sadly no one would talk to him. When it was my turn the bagger told me he loved my sweatshirt. I thanked him. He then told me a joke and I laughed. He then told what his favorite drink was and I offered to buy him one. It made his day! He was so happy to be “seen!”

He was nervous so I helped her ask, and I danced with them so they wouldnt be so awkward. They had so much fun and so did i

My friend forgot her phone, and I found it for her

I spoke with a fellow attorney who is looking for employment to offer support, encouragement, and insight.

So, I was working the front register at my fast-food job when an elderly man came in and ordered a family-sized meal. He told me he only had $25 on his card. I got the total down to $25.38 or something like that, but his card declined. I then tried it for $25, and that declined as well. So, I told him I would try it for $20 on his card and I would pay the rest. The transaction went through, and I paid the $5. He gave a simple "thanks" and waited for his food.

I gave a tour of the chapel to a nonmember at a recent baptism. I hope she felt welcome.

I had a cup of washed grapes with me when I stopped at a traffic light where a homeless man stood with a sign. While I try never to offer money to those in need, I never want my brothers and sisters to go hungry.

We have assigned weekends to be responsible for cleaning the church build - it was not the day I was supposed to be there, but I went and spent several hour to help out.

Transferred maintenance of a mother’s gravesite over to a Findagrave member who lives out of state.. She was pleased to accept my offer to also clean her mother’s stone. I love making connections like this, when family present is remembering family past.

Next door neighbor broke her riding lawn mower at the beginning of the summer. Ended up taking her yard on as well as doing my own. Was able to invite her to church. I've seen great things happen.

I talked with neighbors from 5 different houses today because of going for a walk and we stopped to chat about neighborhood holiday plans, how school is going, life, child rearing, etc. it was really positive

For a thank you for them welcoming us into the neighborhood and a gift card they gave us

And talked about neighborhood Holliday plans

My friend found a propane leak filling up the tank on his camper. I took the connections apart at the fill station cleaned, and re-tightened with Teflon tape in the proper place.

After a brief conversation he asked for one and I'm always up for a hug.

This teacher, had her hands full, I was following behind her on the way into the building, I ran up from behind her to get the door, and also the inside door. It was a great day to make a nice connection, we did not know each other.

Spoke daily with this woman who was anticipating the worst because of family history. Encouragement was needed. Side note-good news.

Encouraged her to share her testimony with her as she nears her end of life.

There is a boy that lives at the end of our street who doesn’t often play with the rest of us. I invited him over to trade Pokémon cards with me today. We had fun.

We picked apples from our neighbors (who asked us to), and we're going to donate them to the Gathering Water's School Fall Festival.

I picked the last flowers I could find in my yard and put them in a little vase to give to my teacher. It made her happy. She put the flowers in our classroom.

The fire hydrant on our street has been leaking for several days. I’ve walked past it many times without doing anything. Finally I took a picture and submitted it to the city for repair!

We had a neighbor of ours who had a stroke and was looking for resources for their journey of recovery. Purchased two of the best resources on the neuroplasticity of stroke recovery and gave them to her as a gift.

One of our members and her husband are elderly and cannot clean their home sufficiently. This is a concern to her so we went to help her.

I was bringing eggs to my friend down the street. She wasn’t home but her husband came to greet me. He had lost his foot and lower leg recently and I was happy to spend some time cheering him and encouraging him in his transition. I will try to get by to visit with him again now that I know.

Hemmed a shirt that she needed done.

Husband and I raveled up through Crawford Notch, NH. Stopped at the Willey House (cafe and museum) Three people from Ohio were visiting family in New England and stopped for leg-stretch break and lunch. We talked a good 15 mins and I shared the sad story of the Willey family's demise in 1826. We chatted about Ohio and how both states have so much to offer visitors. The reason: to welcome guest into my "home" state and was curious about their travels.

Which means I spent 4 hours in the woods, walking boundaries and old roads to make sure that there are no easement violations. And had two new friends with me.

I took out an air conditioner for a member in need

We’ve been talking about this all summer and today, we made it happen!

A small group of work friends got together to create a comfort basket for a fellow teacher who just started her battle against breast cancer.

I picked up two bottle caps, and I picked up glass and a plastic thing in the park and put them in the trash.

I am the team mom for the local high school football team. I love supporting the players and their families throughout the season. Today I provided help to our littlest players in town for photo day.

My neighbor has a small dog that needed her nails clipped very badly he lives in poverty he did not have the money to take her to the vet at that time. So I volunteered to clip her nails for her at no charge. I told him it was no problem. He was very happy that I did not charge him. I was just so happy to do our Lord's work and helping others is what he wants from us. God bless us all😇🙏

My sister is in the process of going through chemo therapy treatments. It started a year ago. I have brought her to every treatment & I just sit by her side and we talk a d we pray together. I know the lord will help her beat this cancer 🤍😇🙏

My neighbor wanted to go to court today to be with her son with his ongoing court case so I watched her dog while she was gone and also made her squash soup.

My young grandsons had no school a few months back. My daughter has frequent headaches sometimes. So I decided to go and pack up the boys and take them to my house so that she could rest for the day. She was very happy that she could go rest in a dark room for a few hours. Sometimes people need very little but it means a whole lot.

I foraged a huge amount of hericium (lion’s mane) and had plenty to share.

Called and spoke with my Mom, usually don't call "that" often, but have committed to improve. She got hurt two weeks ago, I was calling to offer her support and just talk.

I went door-to-door and spoke with five neighbors, asking them if there were service projects our youth group could do for them. Three of them agreed and I got to have a nice conversation and get updated on what’s going on with each of them.

The community gardeners in our town needed help taking care of a memorial garden so I went and helped.

She was glad!

They Loved it!

Did a 2 hour gig for an organization that sends cards to deployed military members.

one of our members is in need of help from outside agencies and didn’t know how to facilitate this. Information was gotten for her and we worked through what she might benefit from.

I will be reading four grant applications for organizations in New England who do community centered environmental justice work.

and just listening, For a friend going thru hard times

Even though he has never waved back in 9 years ☺️

Brought a friend a treat and a book.

Three young people were at the checkout in the grocery store. One was the new cashier, one was training him, the other was bagging. Had a great conversation.

I was out for a run, and I passed another man who was running for exercise. Rather than just saying hello, I decided to give encouragement by saying, “good work! Keep it up!” He seemed genuinely pleased with that, and he offered encouragement to me as I continued my workout.

I have someone that I occasionally employ to help me with my work. She has been sick with an undiagnosed illness for the past month, making it impossible for her to work. She does not have a safety net because she is self-employed and works on a contract basis. I hired her this week to do some work and paid her a little extra to help her get through a hard time.

This very dear neighbor has been revealing to me over time that she has a terminal cancer just recently she she went to her Dr. Again and the cancer is back with a vengeance. So I left her a note card on her door this morning and made her a cute sign of " welcome" and "do not disturb!" For her door so she can get some rest. I try to encourage her to slow down some and rest more often.

I offered up the use of my talents and equipment. I took a mock up of a jersey and designed, printed, weeded and ironed on the designs onto jerseys that had been purchased for our team.

He observed how exhausted she seemed and decided to help out.

I hauled a lawn tractor for a sister and a bbq grill for a brother to the local recycle center.

Helped friend on important project that required highly technical guidance.

An associate at the High School where I work, come to school and said she almost had a wreck because her car wouldn't stop (brake weren't working). After talking with her for a while, I offered to take a look at her car and see if I could identify the problem. We went out, and I was able to pinpoint the issue and offer recommendations for her to get it fixed (her brake line had probably rusted through and she lost her brake fluid, which you need to be able to stop your car.

Took five hours. I was tired.

Our members is having a difficult time with the transisiton to a long term facility so I am working with her through this transition.

Our entire stake was involved in donating some items. We drove 2 hours from home and back to pick up items and to deliver books for our Women’s conference.

Every week Paul and I talk with each of our Service Missionaries about their previous week, what they did and how they are doing. We ask questions, encourage, support and love them.

With a notary from Milford who stopped by for a business transaction

Sent it over to my daughters elderly neighbor

Foraged a huge amount of edible mushrooms and had to share them!

I offered to help her up the stairs with her groceries. She didn’t take me up on it, but we had a pleasant interaction!

A brother in the ward is preparing a site for a workshop shed. I loaned him a tiller to help prepare the site, also a wheelbarrow, and ground marking paint.

Helped United Community Church to work through State and Local regulations for restoring their bell.

At my grandkids school library; reading to the pre-k 4 group

Had a fun evening with the sister missionaries.

Our neighbor’s mom works in the morning and there isn’t a bus to the middle school. We pick her up each morning to take her to school.

Many of our ward members are in need of help with medical appointments, and I have helped to get them to their appointments.

We worked together to build a book shelf.

Every Sunday, our family is it the residence at the assisted living. The people there are really enjoy visits from the children and catching a week after week

Was on a run and waved to people

I attended an event with likeminded individuals. I met a gal from China who now lives and works in the US. We learned quickly that we share similar interests and values.

Painted book of Mormon book covers to be shared.

I know this friend is struggling, I specifically made time to check in with them in person

Shared photos and stories about a travel we had both been on.... Talking and listening .

I offered to bring a sister to an event, as she does not drive.

I donated books, boxes and my time to sort and categorize books to be donated to families in transition and support the organization helping those families.

Support a family member financially when I have the means with no expectations. I feel good when my family doesn't struggle.

They also served me by coming for a visit.

Babysat for our 10 year old grandson, so mom and dad and 17 year old brother were able to attend a show in another state.

I met a bunch of people at a party and I made sure to be very kind to them

I went with friend to give the sacrament to someone unable to go to church

I painted book of Mormon covers at our Stake RS Conference. The books can be donated,

There is a man I often see on the streets and I said hello to him and he immediately launched into his struggle of the moment. Normally I would have said something kind and quick and kept moving, but I paused went back and listened to him for a bit. It was enlightening for me and hopefully gave him a little positive to make it through his day. Next time I see him I'll ask his name to add a smidge of depth to our new relationship.

Carpooling is a great way to have meaningful conversations

I donated books in good conditions to our stake RS to be donated to a charity in Manchester that serves disadvantaged families

There was a man on the street that I said hello to and he voiced a complaint with life, so I stopped for a few minutes to listen to him and empathize with his feelings at that moment.

Love opportunities to give blessings

I was at a fair, and I chatted with one on the vendors.

It helped the kids get out of the house and have fun at a park while the parents got to have a break and it felt good to also spend time outside at a park

Read “There was an Old Lady who Swallowd a Fly” for the Denver library (for the relief society women’s conference service project)

I introduced myself to people I did not know. It feels good to meet new people especially when they are in your season of life, you find you have a lot in common.

As I entered the space, there were several who arrived for the first time and were not comfortable in the setting. We started a conversation to learn more from each other. When we lean forward and spark joy, it ignites and helps others to feel comfortable

Spent 6 hours on waterfront to help with boats, kayaks, and check in. Was on the lakefront to ensure safety for our older single adults in the region. A participant was having difficulty with processing and regulating emotions. I was able to calm the storm so they could enjoy the beautiful waterfront.

While attending Women's conference this weekend I met at least one new person each day.

As part of Women's conference, I was recorded reading a story for the phone a book project.

At Women's conference today, I helped make bookshelves for a non-profit organization that helps people getting reestablished in apartments.

Had so much fun today cooking tacos and serving lunch to our stake sisters!

Gathered unwanted items and donated them .

Spent the afternoon and evening as companions and supported his mtc zoom . Fed him and talked and worked together .

Read a story children can call in and listen to

Spent a few minutes with a person who seemed alone and chatted

Worked with a friend and visitor to assemble a bookcase

Benefitted from the sisterhood and teaching

Sat by someone who was alone.

Recorded a five min story

We recorded ourselves reading stories for people to call in and listen to!

Read a story for " phone a story"

Service activity at Nashua Stake Relief Society Women's Conference.

Provided homemade desserts and large salad for dinner event where new friends gathered.

Artwork added to Book of Mormon front and Back cover.

Phone a story - Just Serve

Every once in awhile I post a video on Facebook sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and his saving Grace. Today I posted a warning to the Nations regarding jesus's return. And told them that they must prepare to meet our savior.

Dropped off for friends

Brought the friend of a friend to Keene

I helped assembling bookshelves during our stake RS conference.

We have lots of daylillies and peonies throughout the cemetery. I took time to pull the dead stalks away and weed the surrounding areas. Putting the beds away for the winter gives a more cared for appearance.

Neighbor was delayed on a return trip so we stepped up to make sure the pup was taken care of.

Recorded a couple stories for a library service, so that people with less access can call in to be read to.

Erin Jarvi accidentally had some boxes sent to her old address. We picked them up and took them to UPS to be shipped to her correct address.

Helped an elderly lady and her aid find an item at the grocery store that they couldn't find

Went to the local Goodwill store (Buy-the-Pound free-for-all) looking for knitting supplies and wool. While there I made a determined effort to have conversations with other people and ask questions. Helped two people find items in all the mix of donations. And they helped me. The reason? I enjoy the process more and more! People are often surprised

I helped a man get a bag at the grocery store meat counter.

When her son came to pick it up I got to visit with him for a few minutes.

Special attention and planning to make lunch dietary inclusive.

Long delays led to an after midnight flight!

A former co-worker gave me some tree-ripened peaches from her own trees. Delicious! (We had the chance to hugs and converse.) Shared that gift with an 84 y/o lady on my street. She is now blind and unwell and will enjoy such sweet goodness. The reason: Sharing the kindness and generosity shown to me.

I greatly enjoyed cooking soup and dessert for our wonderful Nashua Stake sisters!

Took them out to dinner.

I helped her pare down in 1 room of her house. Some went into trash, some went onto a share site, and some went to her child’s school. Having help deciding which should go where helped an overwhelmed mom make great strides at downsizing. She was pleased when we left at the progress that was made.

Worked with 30 other women to build 9 bookcases for RS women’s conference

A dear friend is overwhelmed with all the demands of being a mom to a big and busy family. I made time to take her for a quiet hike and had a fire in the mountains.

An investigator into the church. No place to go and no food took them in. Made sure that they had food and made sure that I could find them some shelter for the night. The next day I took them to a homeless shelter where they could be cared for still in contact with this person who is getting hopefully housing soon.

Met needs by: Filling a big bag with food, a nice table lamp, light bulbs, scripture highlighter, and book mark for scripture study.

I repaired some woodwork and panels in a motor home for a friend.

I made a point of finding sisters who looked alone and struck up a conversation with them. It was lovely making new friends!

We have established and Institute titled voices Institute for Jesus Christ. We believe that people do not need a college degree of theology to share their knowledge and testament of the saving Grace of Jesus Christ. We meet on a regular basis and we provide services and programs to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

There was someone coming behind me at the store for a cart, so I gave them mine. I found myself actually slowing down specifically so I could do this for the challenge :)

Met and talked with teachers and pledged to support the school.

Made cookies for sisters

The Gather food pantry of Portsmouth New Hampshire serves thousands of meals each month to those who are facing food insecurity. They also make available fresh vegetables and other grocery goods at no charge. Individuals who are homeless or financially stressed can come and get a couple of prepared meals Monday through Friday.

Took a homemade meal to a family that recently had a baby.

Drove home fellow student at my kids school

The bus drivers were stuck on our street because of a down tree. I stood behind the buses to direct the drivers to safely backup.

Homemade food for a family that is moving and can’t use their oven.

The student I work with at the High School wasn't present, so I had "free time" - I could have not done anything, just sat around, instead I offered to help in another part of the school

Friend I knew from my kids school. Saw her and started talking. She wanted to have an excuse to exercise so we planned to meet the next day to exercise and then go out to breakfast.

On my way to work and during my shopping and even right at work I would greet people with a smile and and for some of them I ask them how they were doing.

The pastor who usually conducts the Bible study was unable to be there. I offered the group my assistance in a topic of discussion regarding 2 Kings chapter 19. Where King Hezekiah was going to destroy Jerusalem and he was rebuked by the Lords word and took his armies back home because she was frightened.

Some 8 year old girls started talking to me a lot, and I made some new friends by complimenting them and asking questions

Our pool chems for all 10 bodies of water were in constant chaos. So many complaints and so many people disappointed because the pools were so unpredictable. At one point they were closed due to malfunctioning equipment. Our new operation manager worked for 2 weeks trying to remedy the situation. The last 3 days the pool chems have been on target. I went out of my way to find him and thank him personally for getting the pools in working order. I felt he really needed how grateful

My wife works as a lifeguard at a club. I noticed the back log of towels and offered to help. I am getting to know the operations team and it has been a great experience to get to know some great prople.

Helping a neighbor go to the hospital for an appointment.

My neighbor needed to pick up some lumber for a project so I loaned him my utility trailer.

The friend has Parkinson’s disease and it’s hard for him to do some things.

After a day with dealing with something that was hard. I knew to reach and it was a nice dinner with friends.

Spent time getting to know a worker at Farmstand

Yesterday I met a man at the hospital while visiting patients who had a blockage in his intestine that they cannot operate on because it's too close to vital organs. I contacted a friend of mine and asked him to speak with his son who is a gastrologist surgeon to see if he could help in any way. We're waiting for a response.

We invited some friends to dinner because they are dealing with an elderly mother and a troubled daughter.

To brighten our grand daughters new apartment

A friend that I lost touch with over the years

Most every Tuesday morning I go to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital where I am part of the volunteer spiritual care team and I visit patients in their rooms. Sometimes I sing a song. Sometimes I pray with them or for them. Sometimes I help them make connections in the community like housing for example housing. I do my best to lift their spirits and help them feel cared for.

A friend who feels passionately about an issue before our Select Board was unable to attend the meeting and asked me to go in her stead. I did, and was able to advocate for her interest and offer my lawyering skills to help the Select Board develop a policy to appropriately implement a new statute allowing third-party inspections of construction.

And she had a good time.

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One of the front office workers was a little nervous about getting into the spas before work due to chlorine abnormalities. So I came to work early to test the chemicals so she would be safe.

My neighbor recently had to help her 100 year old father move to an assisted living. It has been challenging for her to have made that decision. We invited her over for shrimp scampi. It likely won’t be the last time she joins us at our table.

I have a friend who is moving back to family in Minnesota, and she needed a lot of help clearing out their Barn! I wrangled up three sets of missionaries, and we all went over to help her! The barn was empty in under an hour.

Helped a friend go to bank, shop and carry stuff.

I volunteer two days a week at the library with the students from Mast Way School in Lee, grades K-4.

A co- worker had a medical emergency this week. I tried to help out the pool deck so that it was clean and ready when she returned to work.

Chatted with 2 men at renaissance park. They showed me kindness and helped me measure a space for the Nashua Multicultural Festival.

My husband and I received permission to dig along our apartment front sidewalk and also build a long garden box. We planted hydrangeas, butterfly bushes, and lilacs along with perennials and annuals. In the garden box we planted tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and herbs. We shared our produce with our apartment neighbors who accepted them gladly. Many are elderly and not able to get out but do walk to the front of the building to see the flowers and visit with neighbors. Everyone is appreciative.

Invited her daughter over to play w/ my granddaughter

Helped drive a seminary student to class

Tuesday was busy with appointments and shopping. I wanted to find one way to compliment / recognize the expertise of the staff at several doctor's offices or grocery customer service. The reason: My day was made easier by their work and shared a smile

11 year old neighbor, whose parents work, asked us to come to her cross country race so she'd have someone to cheer her in...love supporting the kids.

While driving to the Houston airport in rush hour traffic, the car in front of me stalled in the middle lane and the driver had to get out to jump start it. I stayed behind him with my hazard lights on so cars would carefully pass on either side until he successfully got the car started again and was able to safely drive off.

Met and talked to an elderly lady in the grocery store while I was helping another friend shop too. We shared experiences of some past events and even exchanged first names! She said she had had a hip replacement.

My supervisor has had some challenges in life. When she mentioned she was getting married I told her I had items for weddings if she needed to borrow them. She was so taken back to think I would help her out. She is so used to doing things on her own so offering help was so appreciated.

I drove down towards Manhattan to pick up a dear friend who needed a ride home from a cruise she went on.

I take care of a 5 month old, while her mother works. We walk to the grocery store and get groceries to make lunches for the nursing mother.

I helped him use his phone to summon AAA to service his vehicle. He was very frustrated and couldn't figure out how to use it. We worked through it and AAA came and got him all fixed up.

Soccer games abound in September and we try and attend those we can to support our granddaughters.

I set a date for our pickleball group to get together and share breakfast. This gave us all a chance to get to know each other better.

Coworker's wife was put into the hospital. Had a prompting to reach out and provide a meal or two. Reached out and found they still had the need. Providing the food tomorrow.

Friend has no car and so when I go to grocery store in Rindge I stop and pick her up too.

My 88 y/o neighbor and I have the same house number, but one street away. Over 25 years, her mail has often come to my mailbox. This mis-delivery is a chance for me to stop by and make sure she is doing well or listen to her misadventures. The reason: It is polite. More so, we have cultivated a sincere a sense of reciprocity and caring.

Keep her company while we drive.... Give extra hand when there...

Taking out trash from church after meetings.

At a community cultural event with people speaking multiple languages, my family and I set up a table with a display, and I used my limited Spanish to explain the table to some Spanish-speakers and share some food. I wanted them to feel welcome.

They are caught in the paperwork slowdown at the State Dept. The fees for work papers have gone to $1000 and the applied two months ago and don’t have any response. And the new rules take away your driving license if you don’t get work authorization . These people came 3 years ago and established their lives. They have relearned their professions in English. They were vetted! Our team of volunteers raised $30k to support them for a whole year! But they were completely independent in 5 months.

Funny, I found that because I was doing this challenge, when the time came to offer, I immediately thought of being neighborly. I would have done it regardless, but it was an interesting thing to notice and I found myself exuberantly offering - like I was hoping to do a side job while at the gas station ;) Hah!

Went and helped a sister install " we believe" app and showed her how to use it....

She smiled back.

As I was browsing at the store and an employee offered to help, I asked him his name and where he was from. We had a brief conversation and made a nice connection.

Took the opportunity to express gratitude for help at work.

My next-door neighbors' son -who lives with them- is a young man in his 20s. And I have never spoken to him in 3 years! He and I both now have pet rabbit(s). When walking down our street, I saw him in the backyard and consciously set aside anxiety about approaching him-a male person- out of the blue, knowing we could chat about rabbits. All went well. My reason: Young people need to know their neighbors are accessible, have common bonds and are interested.

Helping sibling with injured ankle, running additional errands

A fun afternoon supporting an important organization in my community, one which supports the unhoused population.

A good visit.

To give away to neighbors, friends

A busy mom in the store

Took some items to a non profit thrift shop

At local Community theater

Cleaned the church

My friend is a busy professional with a husband, a puppy, and extended family. And often a bit downcast. Our infrequent, but intense "catch-ups" covers every topic and we usually circle back to our spiritual faith. We fuel each other with food, humor and compassion and good advice. My reason: All this makes me braver and keen to do the same with those on my street.

She is on a medication that causes bleeding. She was taken to the urgent care and needed a Ct scan of her head. I visited with her the next day and helped with bandaging her wound.

I baked 6 loaves of pumpkin bread and distributed it to friends and workers who were working on our house.

This elderly lady who loves chicken and celery soup recently was released from rehab after 10 weeks recovering from a broken leg. Standing to cook is hard for her. Knowing I could make something she enjoys made her day and filled several meals.

We pulled over to make sure a car with its flashers on was okay. They had AAA coming but were thankful someone had stopped to check. :)

I saw a woman wearing a pin with a picture of a young child and asked about it. She told me her son had passed away and I was able to ask her about some things he enjoyed (dinosaurs and peanut butter).

I brought over some mums to two of my neighbors. They were very grateful!

The sister missionaries invited me to tag along and help with a lesson.

Joyce was a member of the Brach 30+ years ago

Exchanged numbers with a neighbor so kids can play down the street