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Absolutely!

How many times, when an ending has come to a life that many knew the situation - is the phrase heard, " I thought about calling you, but didn't want to intrude at a bad time. And really didn't know what to say."

A call that says "Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you"
is sometimes just the hug that person needed right at that moment. If it is not the best time, they can thank you for your call and leave it at that. Or you may have called at a time they really needed someone to talk to, but didn't want to impose their situation on any one who may not care to hear it.

How many times, when a tragic circumstance has occurred to a child, have neighbors, parents of classmates, teachers, said "Well, I thought things weren't quite right - but didn't want to cause a problem if none existed." A child who is being mistreated often feels the treatment is what they deserve, because they are "bad". They do not tell anyone about it as they feel they are to blame. There are people trained to investigate. Make that call. The child doesn't know to, most often, and even more often, wouldn't if they did know. They are the first to defend their abuser. Help those who cannot help themselves.

That elderly person who seems so grumpy when you see them at their mailbox - try inviting them in for a glass of lemonade. Chances are your home is cooler than theirs - and they would enjoy the opportunity to see a different set of four walls. How many times at this time of year do we read of the elderly who have passed on in their too hot home, and their passing has gone un-noticed by neighbors for a sad length of time. Find out if that neighbor has relatives, someone who gives them that morning call everyday to say - "How are you feeling this morning." Make yourself that person. One day we may be in a similar situation. Take the initiative. Make a new friend, one who may need you more than you know.

When you see a person out who has obviously taken care in their appearance, compliment them.

When you receive extraordinary customer service, express your appreciation.

If it's really extraordinary, let their boss know.

Takes time? Yup, it does. All of these things take time.

But you will have improved the quality of someone's day - maybe even improved their life.

Guarantee each will improve the quality of our own days - and lives.

Thanks Mrs. O, for reminding us!