Kindness

I went on a wonderfully random adventure with my 11 year old cousin today. When I came home from work she was in the process of baking brownies that she wanted to deliver to someone named Joe. Turns out Joe is an elderly homeless man that she had seen out on one of the street corners earlier in the day. He was holding a sign that said that he was in need of food and Sarah, being the sweet heart that she is, devised a plan that would provide this man with something to eat. All she need was a ride and I was more than willing to be of assistance to her sweet gesture.
She plated the brownies, covered them with plastic wrap (with which she had great difficulty) and put them in a reusable shopping bag. Joe only had a plastic one from what she saw and she wanted to give him something a little more sustainable. She also wrote a nice little note on a heart-shaped piece of paper.
On our way to find Joe, we stopped at Chick-fil-a to buy a meal to add to her bag of goodies. She was so excited and it was honestly one of the most sincere and innocent things I have ever witnessed. She was so determined and so full of love for this man that she didn't even know and all she wanted was to help.
What a beautiful example of selflessness and service. She's 11! And she came up with and executed this plan pretty much on her own. How incredible! I am grateful that she invited me to come along with her so that I could witness this kind and Christ-like action. It was a good reminder of the goodness there is in the world and how one small and sincere gesture can make a huge difference in the lives of others.