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SALT LAKE CITY — Many people gave thanks for their loved ones and members of the military during their Memorial Day celebrations. There are opportunities to give thanks and show appreciation every single day.
Each week, we hope to share moments from our readers' lives that made their days great. Whether it is a sweet note from a loved one, an act of kindness or a person with an inspiring attitude, we want to hear about it.
Karen D.
On small acts of kindness:
"My 14-year-old daughter loves to spend time at her grandmother's house and the complex that she lives in is all indoors. My daughter has made a few friends at the complex so back in February just after Valentine's Day, the three girls cut out paper hearts and taped them to the resident's apartments, and they wrote a small note that said, 'You have been heart attacked.'
"The girls picked random apartments on each of the three floors in the building, quietly taped small hearts with the big heart note, knocked on the doors, and ran to hide. When the residents of the apartments saw the note left on their door, they would smile and go back inside, leaving the notes taped to the door.
"One of the residents caught a glimpse of my daughter, recognized her, and the following day left a thank you card for her at her grandmother's house. She hasn't had very many visits from her family due to the busy schedules they keep, so she has often been lonely. Getting 'heart attacked' by my daughter and her friends put a smile on her face and warmed her heart to see that even the younger kids around the complex still live by the old values of 'love thy neighbor.' "
Have you seen any moments of service or kindness? Do you want to share a story about something that made your day? Email a brief story (100 words or fewer) along with any photos or video to fheaton@ksl.com.
Elizabeth H.**On doing the small things:**
"I used to work in Utah as a home health nurse. Some days I would drive from Magna to Payson and back. One summer day, I had put over 100 miles on my car. I was going to see a patient in Cedar Fort. This particular patient was always kind and lovely to be with. Her husband, without me knowing, went outside and cleaned off my windshield which was covered in bugs. Sad thing is, I didn't even notice until I was about 10 miles down the road. That is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me."
Emily S.
On being selfless:
"Our family frequently makes donations to various charities. I have explained to my 5-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son that we donate because it is a nice thing to do and there are adults and children who don’t have clothes, shoes and toys.
"One day, my daughter announced, 'Mom, I want to give some of my clothes and toys to kids who don’t have any.' I told her that was so nice and I was proud of her. This girl makes my day everyday with her kind gestures."
J. Baker
On helping others:
"I was leaving Walmart in Riverdale. As I approached my car, I saw a young couple unloading an elderly woman's groceries into her car and return her cart. The lady seemed surprised and thanked them. I thought they were with her. They weren't. They were just headed into the store and stopped to help. My thoughts were "What nice kind people." Made me want to do the same for someone in the future."
Melissa B.
On the importance of sharing:
"It was the night before Easter and we were enjoying our night at some friend's house. Every year, we do an Easter egg hunt in the dark with big kids in the backyard and little kids in the front yard. When the little kids were almost done with their egg hunt, one little boy about 4 years old didn't get many eggs. My son's basket was overflowing with eggs and glow sticks.
"I went over to the far corner and gave what treats I had for the little boy, not realizing my son had followed me. I turned and saw my son watching me and thought, 'Oh great, he's going to be mad that I just gave his eggs away.'
"I was very happy with his reaction. He realized I was putting some of the eggs on the ground for the little boy who had missed the Easter egg hunt. So he threw almost half of what he had in his bucket and said, "There! Now he will have lots of eggs like me." I could have not been more proud of my little man."
Have you seen any moments of service or kindness? Do you want to share a story about something that made your day? Email a brief story (100 words or fewer) along with any photos or video to fheaton@ksl.com.
