Little Things Matter

This morning I had some errands to run with Drew and Gracie along, and I realized that sometimes little things can be a big help and encouragement.

I had a package I needed to send via UPS. In the parking lot of the UPS Store I was carrying Drew and holding Gracie's hand, while she carried the package. (Gracie had asked if she could carry the package for me. She is such a good helper!) A gentleman asked me if I needed help carrying anything, and although I didn't need any help this time, I really appreciated the offer.

After sending the package, we went grocery shopping. When we were done shopping and the groceries were loaded into the car, I was getting ready to take the cart to the cart return when a woman came by and said she would take the cart for me.

These were two small things, but they made such a difference to me. They really made my day, and also made me realize that I need to look for little ways to help others. I shouldn't get so caught up in what I need to get done that I forget to offer a smile, a kind word, or a helping hand. The little things really do matter.