It's a good deed Fun Monday

We've seen your shelves, peeked inside your cabinets, looked at what your house looks like in both the summer and winter, viewed at some of our handmade pieces and even talked about our best friends. Now it's time we do something. Have you ever had someone out of the goodness of their heart do something for you without anything asked in return? Offered you money when you needed it the most? Helped you change a flat tire in the pouring rain or even just simply held the door open for you when you had your hands full?  For Monday, September 10th, we are challenged with doing a good deed. I am not looking for a story of when you have offered your help in the past, I actually want you in the next two weeks to go out and help someone. Go visit a nursing home, cook dinner for someone sick or with a new baby, donate to a charity or even send just a "thinking of you card" to someone who needs it. It doesn't matter what your good deed is, or how great it is. It just needs to help someone!  To sign up, simply leave a comment. I will add names to the list as it grows. Thank you in advance for signing up!

(My post is placed below the list of our fearless participants.)

Sayre- Hosting September 17th
Swamp Queen
Robin
Blue Momma
Chrisb
Debbie
Hootin' Anni's
Lisa's Chaos
Kiraa
Amy W.
Sandy
Rachel
Kaytabug
Beth
Beckie
Susan
Karmyn
Arkansas Songbird
Fianna
Min
Bethany
Beccy
Robinella
Lisa
Misslionheart
Stephanie
Alison Wonderland
Joy T.
Jill
Pamela
Anglophile Football Fanatic
Purpleworms
Christine
Emma
Willowtree
Laura
Tiggerlane
Swamp Angel
Tiger Lamb Girl
Karina
Karisma
Dawn
Karen
Laura- Dare to get organized
Queen of Mayhem
Jennie Juice- This Big House
Kitten

If I forgot you, please let me know!

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I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Doing all these good deeds kind of makes me all gooey like a warm chocolate chip cookie (yummmmm, cookies.) But please, don't fret my pets, my inner snarky queen will be out in full force tomorrow. These last two weeks I have tried to be in good behavior. I did a few good deeds and am quite pleased with myself. Now if only more people would take a couple minutes a day to make life easier for someone else. I mean how hard is it to say thank you to your over worked waitress or hold the door open for a parent struggling with a stroller and other packages? Just maybe the world wouldn't be in such chaos filled with people who are constantly pissed off if everyone worked just to be a tad bit nicer to others. (And yes, I do know how naive I sound when I type that.)

• At Kevin's mini family reunion I actually didn't bitch-slap one of his relatives that irritates the piss out of me. Funny thing, once I removed the giant chip on my shoulder, she really wasn't all that bad. Strange how that works.
• A good friend of mine is walking in the Walk Now for Autism. I could only donate $25, but that $25 will go to help in the research that could help many children.
• I signed up to donate blood. Only signed up you say?!?! That doesn't count!!! Hear me out my peeps. Kevin's church hosts the blood drive and I wanted to make sure I helped out towards their goal. The blood drive is next Sunday and I am going to try to take pictures. This is a HUGE step for me. Michigan, and I assume many other areas are desperate for blood. The last time I donated I was 18, in high school and helping the National Honor Society put it on (yes, I was a nerd.) I passed out three times after donating and swore I would never do it again. Let's hope I don't pass out this time.

I just wanted to say a quick thank you to all the prayers and well wishes my family received with my sister's miscarriage. They were all greatly appreciated.

Make sure you go visit all the other participants and remember Sayre is hosting next week! 

Comments

[Swampy]

Thanks for hosting this week. This was probably the best Fun Monday assignment EVAH! A kind of Pay if Forward theme that caused everyone to really think about Good Deeds. Thanks. I will have a follow-up scavenger hunt for my Fun Monday tomorrow since I posted so early.

[mjd]

Your sister is in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for hosting this week's Fun Monday. You have selected a fine topic. I am enjoying reading about the wonderful deeds of others.

[Swampy]

Nikki...just back to let you know I've not forgotten about my shopping trip. I just want to be home when I do it so I can delve into my jewelry box and not order something I might already have. The main reason is to let you know your sis and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

You know you're awesome, right?! Thank you for the thoughts and prayers.

[Arkansas Songbird]

This was a great Fun Monday topic even though I was a bit uncomfortable with it! I admire you for signing up to donate blood and I hope everything goes well for you. I am such a wimp, I practically faint when I get near a doctor's office.

[Lisa's Chaos]

I have a hard time giving blood and since having cancer I feel no one would want my blood. :( But for many years I said that if God wanted me to give blood he would have put a spicket on my arm - I hate needles. Now I have a port so maybe. . .

[kaytabug]

High 5 for not bitch slappin' the... that takes a lot! I want to walk for something. There are hardly any walks anymore it's mostly runs and I don't do running. I really enjoyed your deeds! I also loved this topic...I just need to do more grander deeds! I feel so everyday deed-ish close to non-deed-ish. I think you could totally count blogging as your good deed or at least GMT! LOL!

[Pamela]

I read a blog called "living with cancer" and she reminds everyone that her life depends on blood. I keep thinking I'm going to sign up to give again --- and I haven't. I'm convicted.

Good for you!!! (also good for you for not B/slapping an irritable relative and starting a food fight.

My daughter gave her dad a birthday card that mentions something about eye-rolling at family gatherings.
I guess you are in good company with irritating shoe-string relatives.

[beccy]

This was a great idea Nikki although my week didn't go according to plan. Well done on the blood it is something I must do instead of thinking about doing.

[chrisb]

Nurses were never allowed to give blood so it's not something I've ever done but it's brilliant you are planning to do this. It probably won't be as bad as you remember and we have a good post to look forward to next Sunday!

[Hootin' Anni]

Great stuff you've done. I think you did good. I tried to remember the 'good deeds' from the past two weeks when I sat down at the computer to make the fun Monday out for the week....it was a good challenge. And, I, being one of the middle aged senior, really appreciate the good deeds bestowed upon me all the time....a great choice Nikki!!!

[karisma]

I would love to join in, is it too late?

[Robin]

Know what, Nikki? I LOVE the things you "did" for this theme :)...it seemed to stretch you a bit in places :).

Mine's done........I kinda cheated, though. :)

(thanks for hosting)

[Willowtree]

You had a chocolate chip on your shoulder? I can't really give blood because of all the medication I take, but my wife gives every 3 months.

[Stephanie]

It takes a really big person to not bitch-slap someone who totally deserves it.

((((HUGS))))

[Jenni in KS]

I think not bitch-slapping your relative is totally worth mentioning. I think I should be sainted for not only not bitch-slapping one of Danny's grandmothers, but still visiting her on holidays. His other grandmother *is* a saint and I know (though she'd never say it) that she has wanted to smack the other grandmother on quite a few occasions. I recognize that "Lord help me" look in her eyes.

I misunderstood the assignment or I might have signed up. I thought you wanted us to talk about all our past good deeds, and that just makes me feel uncomfortable. I don't do good things to get recognition from other people. I like the real assignment much better. Instead of posting about it, though, I'm going to go spend the day helping my mom clean her house. Then maybe I'll help a little old lady across the street, adopt 20 orphans, take home all the inhabitants of the animal shelter, make diabetic cookies for the old folks home, and thank a veteran;o) Nah, I will be thinking about how to throw something extra in there today, though. Thanks for inspiring us to do good.

[erin]

As the good friend who received your donation for the Autism Walk, I have to say that it appreciated far more than you know. Sometimes you do not realize how much a little good actually does. It might be your "small" donation that really does make a difference. Personally, I plan on participating a bit more wholeheartedly because of the support of my friends and family. So, your good deed reaches far beyond your generosity! Thank you!!!

~erin~

http://www.autismwalk.org/site/TR/Events/SEMichigan?px=2083065&pg=personal&fr_id=1320

You're welcome!! I only wish I could have given more. See you tonight!

[Beth]

Hurray for signing up to donate blood - don't fret if you can't do it again, at least you are making the effort. AND that is what counts ( I am a regular blood donor and see people all the time that just can't do it, it's OK though, I'll do it for you (and them too)).

[Dawn]

I just did a fun Monday.

[alfredsmom]

Oh, I am sure this makes me a horrible person, but I donated blood once in high school, and passed out AND threw up and said " NEVER AGAIN!" Im of the belief God gave me all this blood for a reason. Because I NEED IT.

:)

And that's an excellent reason!

[Rachel]

Woot for no bitch slappin!!! And, good luck with the blood donation!

[Kiraa]

All very nice things! Good job! Thanks for hosting. :)

[Tiggerlane]

Now I never thought of restraining myself as a good deed - heck, I have TONS of those moments! Good thought!

[Joy T.]

I'm sorry to read about your sister's miscarriage. So sad :o( Your good deeds are excellent. I have to thank you for hosting this Fun Monday. The topic was fantastic and I have never enjoyed reading Fun Monday posts like I have today.

Many of the Fun Monday entries have made me cry!!! Everyone did an excellent job. It's all about the little good deeds. It's amazing what even a simple thank you can do for someone!

[Laura]

I am in! I am new to all of this, but it sounds like something I would enjoy!

Laura

[Karmyn R]

Good Topic, Nikki. Thanks for hosting this week.