When I was a young boy, our family planned an evening when we could go help an elderly woman in town. She was Aunt Jessie to everyone who knew her.
She was in her early nineties and still drove her car. She was blessed with strength and a great amount of determination to press forward in life.
We got to her house and we were each given an assignment of what to do in her yard. We were there to clean things up a bit in her yard.
My parents always taught us the importance of hard work. It was fun to work together to accomplish a project, especially one that would help someone else.
I can remember the feeling I had as we worked together. We were able to pull weeds from the flower beds. The lawns needed to be mowed and my dad took care of that including edging the grass next to the sidewalk. It was a memorable project. Aunt Jessie was pleased with our efforts and she wasn't shy about letting us know how thankful she was for all that we did.
I enjoy helping other people out. The feeling that I get while serving someone else is a special one.
Service is the sure way to bring a smile on someone's face. It puts a smile on the face of the one rendering the kind act.
You can't ever serve too much. Give it a try today. Your day will be brighter, guaranteed!
