Price of Honesty - $40,000

I love this story about three roommates who went out of their way to be honest, and to return $40,000 to a forgetful 91-year-old-owner in upstate New York.

The roommates found the money in a used couch that they bought at a salvation store. They could have kept the money, but instead, they hunted down the owner and returned the money to her.

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=29897604&nid=711&fm=home_page&s_cid=toppick4

Four Moments That Made Someone's Day

Just read about these four moments that made someone's day on KSL news.

Strangers surprise Army vet with new roof

I read this story in the local news today:

A man requested a bid for a new roof for his family, but it was more than he could afford, partially because he had blown much of his budget on his baby, who had tumor. Strangers made sure this man had a much needed new roof, but I think more than anything, I'm touched by who masterminded the project to build him a new roof, free, and as complete surprise to him.

The Piano Guys - "Angels We Have Heard On High"

Wow.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/02/the-piano-guys-angels-we-have-heard-on-high_n_4373673.html

Girl's Camp

I participated in a week-long youth Girl's Camp for girls age 12-16 in June. What an amazing experience. The thing about the program is that it is completely volunteer work. None of us are paid to take a week off work or a week off from our families in order to ensure that the girls have an amazing experience being out in nature and getting away from the world.

I was so uplifted by the amazing leaders and girls around me, and how they served each other to make camp an uplifting experience for everyone.

Customers "Pay it Forward" for Three Hours

I love this article featured in KSL News about the generous customers at Tim Horton's, in Winnipeg, Canada, who paid for the meal behind them in the drive-through line, for three hours straight.

Although this article calls the place a coffee shop, I just know it as a popular donut shop that is all over Canada. I am not even much of a donut fan, but even I have had a donut at Horton's while visiting Canada.

At 10 a.m. on December 21, a customer paid for the order behind them. The next customer then did the same thing for the customer behind them. This happened for three hours straight - with each customer  paying for the order behind them, since their order had already been paid.

The neat thing about this article is that this is a popular trend at the donut shop, and has happened in other locations. In addition, I love that it talks about the energy level in the shop - it was exciting for the employees to keep count and see how long that streak of generosity lasted. 

Can I Help You?

A few Thursdays ago, my husband and I went to an event up at resort. When the event was over, we walked back to our car and opened the doors, then stopped and began chatting, instead of getting in the car and driving away. Apparently, we looked confused or distressed because an SUV with a couple of young guys in it stopped to ask us, "Are you two okay?"

I was impressed that two strangers would take the time to check on us, even though we were not giving off any obvious signs of distress. People are capable of such consideration and kindness! This is definitely not the first time that someone has stopped to check on my welfare when I have been pulled over at the side of the road or in some other way appeared to need help. I appreciate it every time.

I was in a clothing store yesterday, and two employees were checking clothes nearby me. I caught the tail end of their conversation, "Isn't it amazing? It's the smallest things that people do that can really make someone's day."