The post was brief, optimistic and upbeat.
Much like Leontien's own life.
Today would have been her 34th birthday.
But her smile left us just last week on January 10th.
To honor this farm girl's spirit, love for life and contagious optimism, today Jean's Boots is dedicated to acts of kindness for Leontien.
Go out, face the day and be kind.
Double your recipe and give the second helping to an ailing neighbor. Discarding a shoddy recipe does not count!
Call a friend you've neglected.
Visit with your parents.
Write a letter to someone who isn't expecting it. Your recipient choices are unlimited - who does expect letters these days?
Give back to an organization you believe in.
Buy lunch for the guy in the drive through behind you. But don't roll your eyes when his total is $9.85 and your's was $3.45.
Hold the door for someone.
High five the trash man. He does great work!
You know that person at work that you're supposed to manage but you can hardly stand? Encourage them today.
Pick up litter. We all share this tiny piece of land we call Earth.
Don't turn on the light until you've warned your husband and have allowed him to pull the comforter over his eyes.
Pick up sticks in your neighbor's yard.
Hug a kid.
Once you've done your act of kindness in honor of Leontien, make sure you leave a comment below to share it with the rest of the great big world. You can also post your act on the Love for Leontien Facebook page.
Pass kindness on!
I just bought breakfast for the person behind me at Tim Horton's - pass it on!
ReplyDeleteI stayed late at work so a sick co-worker could go home to rest!
ReplyDeleteLove you!
After attending her funeral, I gave 2 piano lessons. I donated the money from those lessons to a local horse rescue, since Leontien loved horses. She was so special.
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