A widow with five children attended a church just down the street from their house in a small Illinois town. A young couple began going to the same church. They had no children, but the husband noticed the woman’s 12-year old son and asked if he might take the boy to a baseball game in Chicago. She gave her permission and one Saturday the two drove into the city to see the White Sox play. After the game, the young man bought a baseball for the boy which had some autographs on it, but then stayed to wait in line for other signatures. The boy was thrilled with the day and his treasure.
Some time later the young couple moved away. As there was no other contact, they would never know what happened to each other. That young husband would never know that the 12-year old boy eventually went on to have a career in sports, doing play-by-play in many and various sports and arenas, even meeting some of the players whose signatures were on that baseball from so many years before.
That same baseball still sits in the boy’s (now retired) office. I know because I dust the bookshelves and see it often. My husband still looks at that ball and remembers the man’s kindness. How could that young man have known how much that meant and still does?
Perhaps you have a similar story of something someone did for you. Or, what single act of kindness might you offer today? No matter how insignificant it may seem to you, you never know what impact it may have.
“And, be kind to one another…” (Ephesians 4:32)
Love this story! 😁. Thanks for sharing it.
What a touching story. Thank you for sharing something so close to home and personal. It really is a lesson in kindness and the long effect one act can have on someone else. This is another one of your blogs I will never forget. 🙂 Thank you! Thank you!
What a great testimony. An encouragement to us to be there for someone. Anyone! Blessed and thankful!
Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing such a sweet memory.
What a blessed memory!! Even a smile can touch another person! Kindness can be contagious!!! Thank you for reminder!!! It only takes a moment!!!
Very touching 🙂
Yes! I have a wonderful memory of only a short note left in my mailbox by the law firm partner I worked for throughout law school. It said “Congrats – we won – great job.” Just that – meant the world to me. I try to remember to pass along or create that feeling to others when I can. It’s the little things…… right?!