AOK Shoutouts Share & Celebrate Kindness

Cheers to Linda Morrison, a piano teacher from Spencerville. She volunteers at St. Rita's Medical Center , filling the main lobby with relaxing, beautiful piano music to the delight of patients and staff. I ran into her today and asked her about why she does it and it is merely out of the kindness in her heart and the love of music. We need MORE kind people like Linda, don't we ? I am sure there are plenty of people who appreciate your act of kindness. I know I do !

During Christmas break, Lima First Church was able to put together Holiday Break Bags for middle school and high school students across Allen County! These bags have helped to make sure students have had the food they need over - LFC was able to pack and deliver 580 bags across 10 different schools!

At a youth wrestling tournament last weekend a mom was desperately looking for someone to coach her son’s matches because his dad couldn’t be there and you’re not able to wrestle without a coach in your corner. I stepped in coached the boys matches for them!

These kind young ladies at Isla Bella Beach Resort, took our rental e bikes and arranged for them to be picked up at the hotel, so I wouldn't have to wait with the bikes. Very kind of them to offer, so Lisa Battles and I could continue enjoying the Keys.

In memory of my brother I blessed the person behind me in line at the Kewpee.

I’m celebrating my birthday by paying for the person in line behind me at the Kewpee.

My boyfriend and I received a really high quality, old-fashioned (as in, they don't make them this sturdy anymore!) table and chair set from a kind older couple who were giving it away for free. It made them so happy to be able to give the table to young first time home owners instead of selling it.

My friend Kim always needs cheering up , I do my best to make sure she is always Kind. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't but I / We make every effort , we even decorated her boat

My mom sent me a picture of one of her favorite antique pie plates that suddenly broke in the oven. I immediately ordered a new one of the exact same kind on eBay and sent it to her as a surprise.

While we were in Florida, there was a national park that had a $5.00 parking fee. When we pulled in to pay, the attendant waived us in and said that we were already paid for. I inquired about how that happened and he said that a man had given him $100 to pre pay for the next 20 cars and to give them the message of "Hope you have a Great day". How kind is that ? #chilloutanddogoodstuff

Standing in line at the sub shop near work and the credit card machine quit working with the young man in front of me holding his card in hand, after several attempts to get it working I had them ring up mine and add his and I paid in cash just to get things moving along.

Forest Park and Living Faith Temple joined forces to serve 51 meals to people in the Lima community that were hungry.

I randomly bought someone’s pizza at Fat Jack’s in memory of my dad’s heavenly birthday.

Shawnee UMC LIMA - We were blessed to serve 186 families at this morning's Mobile Food Pantry- this means almost 600 individuals were able to put some extra food on the table & also get some much needed toiletries. We are extra grateful to the volunteers from Nutrien who provided turkeys and lent a helping hand!

At the Gigantes de Carolina Doble AA golf tournament at Palmas del Mar Golf Club in Humacao, Puerto Rico, I witnessed 85 separate acts of kindness unfold. As each golfer checked in, every single one donated to CODERI, an organization in Puerto Rico dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. It was incredible to see how the game of golf brought so many people together to support such an important cause.

Today, my husband, Keith had a heart doctor appointment in Lima. As we were waiting for his turn, a much older gentleman‘s name was called. He headed to the room with the nurse. I believe his name was Mike. My husband noticed his glasses was laying on the chair. He jumped up, grabs Mike’s glasses and took him back to him told her fellow was very much appreciated. He said I hate to lose these. Lol

A friend of mine Jenny had seen a dog that was dumped on Hume Road it had been there about five weeks. She had been feeding it trying to gain its trust. It wouldn’t let her get near it. She post something on Facebook. I have a few friends that do rescues and fosters long story short a trap was set. The dog was caught and is now in a warm safe home. ( foster care ) he now has a name Ralphie from the Christmas story

My lovely wife Lisa, let me and the dog sleep in this morning AND took out the trash cans to the curb for me. Thanks babe !

Shared a December Kindness calendar with my group, giving them a day by day challenge of kind acts to do. All small but impactful. Great idea worth sharing

The quilters at my church made 116 quilts to give away to people in need.