So it begins at the beginning

Today is December 16, 2012, and it is two days after the terrible tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. As I look at the innocent big blue eyes of my three year old I begin to ponder. I said to myself, "I wish there was something I could do." Well, why can't I? What is stopping me? Sometimes we have to get out of our own way and put the doubts, worries and insecurities aside. I doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be and it has to happen. So, I have decided I am going to do something. Beginning with people in my own community, I am going to start a year of kindness. A no holds barred effort to change the lives of others and to share joy, peace and happiness in a world that seems a little darker these days. I'm not sure how this is going to work exactly, but I plan to do an act of kindness for others, every single day for an entire year. Obviously, I am going to need some help. This idea seems too big for just me, so I texted two friends who are kindred spirits, "So I have this great idea but I am going to need help...u in??" To which, without hesitation I received, "yep" and "Haha. I like the sound of this already. What is it?" Without hesitation two friends have enlisted. I love my friends :). This is the start of a revolution of soldiers of love and making a difference. Anyone can enlist and the only thing it will cost you is some time and compassion for others. I will share photos and stories and hope in return you will share your photos and stories. Send them to me and I will post them and share them for you! Let's start a ripple effect and see how far it goes. A year of kindness...are you in?