tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post5669280950588714787..comments2024-03-29T00:56:00.627-07:00Comments on Afternoon Coffee And Evening Tea: An Open Letter to Parents...Kindness CountsBillie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-6858827589455455852017-10-19T16:50:31.374-07:002017-10-19T16:50:31.374-07:00What a beautiful, thoughtful, and truthful post, B...What a beautiful, thoughtful, and truthful post, Billie! I'm sitting here nodding my head as I read it. Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651016998027244516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-61429411342207132962017-10-07T07:47:36.474-07:002017-10-07T07:47:36.474-07:00I didn't even get half way though and I had to...I didn't even get half way though and I had to stop because I couldn't see though the tears welling up in my eyes. I Know exactly what you mean and the tears are not only for our world, for those who turn their backs on God but especially for a baby girl who's name I do not know. I was in line at the dollar tree last night and witnessed an adorable baby girl she looked to be under two years old, her momma walked away to grab something and her little lip started to tremble as she was going to cry. and what seemed to be her Father ( a really big guy) Yelled SHUT UP! Stop that! Be Quiet. at the first yell the baby girl jumped as she was frightened -so was I and the cashier. because I was about to say something (as I've done to often before) but Stopped myself because I worry that if this is how he gets mad in public maybe he will be so upset at what I would of said that he will later take it out on her, so I held my tongue said a little prayer for baby girl and left. My hubby knew something was wrong and well I wont repeat what he called the man but It is so hard to witness these things and say nothing. I am getting better at holding my tongue but I have been know to I guess not set a good example when I lose it while witnessing bad parenting. We also use these things as examples with our children. I'm sorry I guess I needed to get that out because obviously I'm still thinking of her. Thank you for listening, and if it's not to much please include baby girl in your prayers. I don't know who she is but I know Ill never forget her.Row.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16854794563472781509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-65903652890392262862017-10-04T13:04:13.669-07:002017-10-04T13:04:13.669-07:00I could have wrote this myself. Great words.I could have wrote this myself. Great words.Mrs. Chrissy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516870555452352931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-1064054365923979602017-10-03T20:49:36.969-07:002017-10-03T20:49:36.969-07:00Billie Jo, your words ring so true to me. So ofte...Billie Jo, your words ring so true to me. So often I witness the same types of situations that you have described. I always think to myself "you never know what someone is going through to make them act that way". On the other side, I've seen people who are going through very difficult situations exhibit so much kindness it takes my breath away. It upsets me to encounter rude people. I see it everyday. John's school motto this year is "Choose Kind", from the book Wonder. I love that saying and try to lead by example. It really does matter. Well said, my friend! xo Danielle's Sweets https://www.blogger.com/profile/11455656305807994320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-26188826694086560532017-10-03T19:12:20.819-07:002017-10-03T19:12:20.819-07:00Yes! Yes! Yes! Kindness certainly matters. A kind ...Yes! Yes! Yes! Kindness certainly matters. A kind word, action or smile can go a long way. Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-30341980707493956452017-10-03T18:44:54.604-07:002017-10-03T18:44:54.604-07:00Billie Jo, what a sweet mama you are! Your kids a...Billie Jo, what a sweet mama you are! Your kids are blessed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-48948402507008924002017-10-03T16:19:44.783-07:002017-10-03T16:19:44.783-07:00I could not love this more my Friend. I totally ag...I could not love this more my Friend. I totally agree and I work to show my kids I walk the walk and not just talk the talk. That kindness, generosity and love always wins. Rudeness, impolite behavior and downright mean nature will never get one far. <br /><br />Have a blessed week ahead MamaBear- you rock!! xoxocarrie@northwoods scrapbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337824046780952876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-91166385755556337372017-10-03T14:41:38.170-07:002017-10-03T14:41:38.170-07:00I love this post! I also try to teach my children...I love this post! I also try to teach my children that kindness matters. Hard these days. Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410629269669174276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-46974595648215139892017-10-03T07:12:37.940-07:002017-10-03T07:12:37.940-07:00I couldn't agree with you more. I have seen si...I couldn't agree with you more. I have seen similar such things and have been horrified. Kindness does matter.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03369288564199001722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-22437165939973727132017-10-03T06:52:24.229-07:002017-10-03T06:52:24.229-07:00Couldn't agree with you more!!! Really one of ...Couldn't agree with you more!!! Really one of the major reasons why I homeschool. I wanted to make sure my kids had a solid foundation based on vitrues like kindness, compassion, etc.. Unfortunately we live in a world were most people are in a hurry & consumed with themselves. I always get so sad when I go somewhere like a park and literally will see almost every parent with their face burried in their phone. Their children will say things like, "Mom, look at me!" Or "Can you push me on the swing?" And most times parents will say, "Not now, i'm busy!" Or "Stop being rude! Can't you see i'm doing something?!" Don't get me wrong, I enjoy some free time on my phone too! But there's a time and a place. I think parents need to interact & demonstrate healthy interaction with their children more. Btw... I have had that happen to me many times as well, where a person will be rude to me. The best is when an impatient person honks the horn at me! I always turn to them and will wave and smile!! Haha :) Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978226479199853761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-19038652495004304432017-10-03T05:45:11.564-07:002017-10-03T05:45:11.564-07:00What a great post Billie Jo! And I am definitely ...What a great post Billie Jo! And I am definitely praying with you.Beth (A Mom's Life)https://www.beth-amomslife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-11982044412378689002017-10-03T00:46:47.484-07:002017-10-03T00:46:47.484-07:00This is SO important. Wonderful post, mom. I learn...This is SO important. Wonderful post, mom. I learn so much from you!!Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00001950946248095088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-4415624474866483462017-10-02T18:18:55.778-07:002017-10-02T18:18:55.778-07:00It's so true, you never know the kind of day p...It's so true, you never know the kind of day people are having and you can never go wrong with being kind. Christ was the perfect example and yes we are all human but its good to be reminded.<br />The Golden Rule is so simple yet so powerful, 'Treat others as you would like to be treated.'<br />Have a good week Billie JoSaimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205857549533433625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-90727772122564396872017-10-02T18:17:45.162-07:002017-10-02T18:17:45.162-07:00So much truth here. I love it. Have you read Wonde...So much truth here. I love it. Have you read Wonder? It's all about Choosing Kind and it's wonderful. (There's a movie coming out in November!) I hope I can do my best to be kind my whole life. Madelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721349139975265768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-10708772425160375142017-10-02T13:47:34.023-07:002017-10-02T13:47:34.023-07:00Back in my teaching days, I remember walking into ...Back in my teaching days, I remember walking into a friend's classroom before the 1st day of school. On the board she'd written: RULES... and under it was one rule. BE NICE. I've never forgotten that. It really is the best rule there is for a peaceful family/workplace/society. Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00980828749135451472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-66781918350207985872017-10-02T13:25:46.011-07:002017-10-02T13:25:46.011-07:00I am not perfect and I find myself getting upset o...I am not perfect and I find myself getting upset over meals taking too long or the worst yet, other people driving! But I have always made it a habit to try and find something good out of a bad event. I have alway tried throughout my life to seek out a manager if possible to fave on someone's service to me. I started out working in the public and with the public in several different jobs in my life, I feel it is important to point out good behavior and at times, the bad. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-13163001407868105302017-10-02T10:26:19.484-07:002017-10-02T10:26:19.484-07:00Hear hear, such a good and uplifting post spoken f...Hear hear, such a good and uplifting post spoken from the heart of a Mother that cares about the world her children are growing up in. I do so wish I lived nearer I think we would be firm friends. Family is always uppermost in our minds and hearts and then there is always Disney, only 6 more weeks and we will be in Florida for 3 whole weeks I am more than excited.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-78422818654600663592017-10-02T10:16:27.035-07:002017-10-02T10:16:27.035-07:00Kindness is so important. It is part of the true ...Kindness is so important. It is part of the true love of Christ. You are so right in that you don't know what another is going through and kindness although it does not always work at least gives you the moral high ground.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-18295503926428639622017-10-02T10:15:37.886-07:002017-10-02T10:15:37.886-07:00Thank you Billie Jo for this sweet post and remind...Thank you Billie Jo for this sweet post and reminder that kindness counts and matters. I tell my girl nearly every day to try and be a bright spot in someone else's day as you never know what others may be going through. Joining you in prayer for Las Vegas.Jboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885993111102447005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-31592006183108644412017-10-02T09:43:38.517-07:002017-10-02T09:43:38.517-07:00I am with you, 100%. I find it even harder to advo...I am with you, 100%. I find it even harder to advocate kindness when not even our politicians (including the President) are held to the same standards of kindness and empathy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-18372439385245778682017-10-02T09:26:22.698-07:002017-10-02T09:26:22.698-07:00This post brought tears to my eyes. I was just ta...This post brought tears to my eyes. I was just talking to Justin the other day about how there is a lot of people who are just plain mean, and how God wants for us to spread kindness in this world. It makes me sad to see how it is almost cool to bully and be rude to those around us today. Hugs to you. JuliOur Little Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01246772114550647109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-61969780571058985692017-10-02T08:53:05.006-07:002017-10-02T08:53:05.006-07:00Great post and such a good reminder.❤️Great post and such a good reminder.❤️Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104100135764091440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-19742781856746311102017-10-02T08:26:29.820-07:002017-10-02T08:26:29.820-07:00Another stimulating post, Billie Jo. You write fr...Another stimulating post, Billie Jo. You write from the heart. Kindness is important in all aspects of life. I have seen elderly people treated poorly by wait staff or cashiers and it breaks my heart and that should never happen either. Life would be so much better if everyone just decided to make one person a day happier. What a joy that would be.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09970548713593980384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-74956384247704617042017-10-02T08:07:07.751-07:002017-10-02T08:07:07.751-07:00I love this post so much. I have been blessed time...I love this post so much. I have been blessed time and time again through your beautiful posts, and today was no exception. <3Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02676053446408642303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-43147932855954292662017-10-02T07:36:05.285-07:002017-10-02T07:36:05.285-07:00Such a wise and lovely post....
As I have said ...Such a wise and lovely post.... <br /><br />As I have said before, your children are lucky, to have parents like you.<br /><br />Pity the children, of all those "lost in their own little worlds" parents. They produce people who berate servers, and worse.<br /><br />-sigh-Beside a babbling brook...https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230422491225783790noreply@blogger.com