I
have had some shite times in my life (big one recently) but generally I have
been lucky to find a man who loves and accepts me for who I am, a beautiful
daughter who is just a perfect miracle, a supportive and loving family and some
wonderful friends. But these are things I
work at…things I try and nurture….the surprises are those people whom I don’t know
but show acts of kindness that are unexpected and kinda restore my faith in the
human race. Not on a huge scale just
little kindnesses that take a little effort on their behalf but seem to be done
so freely.
Three
examples:
I
am a bit of a luddite, perhaps you can tell but the pants look of my blog but
trying to make it better just gets it all twisted up and I revert back to the
basic! There was a lovely person who
worked in my team and she left to go have a baby, I didn’t know her very well but
a little. Unfortunately there were
complications but her little Smidge (baby that is) is doing fine and all ok…phew! She recently met me for coffee and spent at
least 2 hours of her precious time to walk me through Twitter…not an easy task
but she did and I thank her profusely. She
didn’t have to do this but it was the milk of human kindness…bless her.
The
second is a blog I stumbled across recently called English Buildings http://englishbuildings.blogspot.co.uk/
and there is this chap who writes very eloquently and knowledgeably on…you
guessed it…English Buildings. Well it’s
a fascinating blog and there was a house he looked at that I found interesting
so I left a comment asking for the architect’s name. He responded, obviously having done some work
to find out. Then I cheekily asked if he
could recommend another house from the 19th century and he gave me
lots of suggestions and also another chap got involved and offered more suggestions
too. How kind and generous that was, I
am very grateful.
The
third, I have a new opportunity to work (Saturday girl…not quite girl at my age
but you get the drift!) at an Interior Design House called Ashton House Design http://ashtonhousedesign.co.uk/ I
went in last weekend for initial day and was blown away by how sweet and
welcoming they were. My previous job was
a bit cut throat really with lots of rivalries so this was unexpected and truly
lovely. The Principle Designer was fab
and let me follow her around all day and couldn’t have been more attentive….the
assistant designer was equally as lovely and both offered lots of information
to a girl who knows diddly squat…they were very patient!! Again kindness not expected.
So,
just wanted to put in writing how lovely some people are and recognise their acts
of kindness…..blimey all a bit soppy I know but it has to be done every now and
again with genuine heartfelt gratitude not platitude!!!
Aahhh.... Coming right back at ya Michele! What a lovely post! X
ReplyDeleteMichele is one of the lovely people, generous,has courage in spades, loving.....mind you I am her mother - and so I can say "this is my beloved daughter with whom I am well pleased"
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Michele xxxxx
What lovely things to say...see lovely people...told you. xxx
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