Comments on: Be nicer than necessary

By: What God was teaching me in 2013

What God was teaching me in 2013 — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 11:00:39 +0000

[…] him more fully. To offer his hope to the hurting, knowing his presence makes the difference. To be kinder than I want to be. And to know he’s the power behind it […]

By: Lisa notes...

Lisa notes... — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:43:45 +0000

In reply to PL.

My husband think my use of “into” must be ‘female’ American English because he doesn’t use it that way either. I’m trying to imagine what “in a trice” and “just a little birdsong” mean. 🙂

By: Barbara H.

Barbara H. — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:31:53 +0000

Such a neat story. I’ve always admired those people who seem to just jump in with the right thing to do and say while I am hemming and hawing and uncertain and hesitant. May I be more willing to “jump in” and more trusting in Him for the right words and actions.

By: PL

PL — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 10:43:14 +0000

Very good post. It’s always worth spreading the right vibe. Just a little birdsong can make an essential difference.

Moving people takes a special skill I think. I remember I found a wheelchair-bound man in the street, toppled over on his way to the pub. I couldn’t shift him at all (he was quite cheerful about it). A friend of his turned up and had him back in the chair in a trice.

> She then spoke healing words into Julie’s mom.

Is “into” normal American English there? Sounds rather strange to a Brit.

By: Lyli @ 3-D Lessons for Life

Lyli @ 3-D Lessons for Life — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:15:57 +0000

Reading this made me happy. It’s so refreshing to meet someone who “get it” and doesn’t think they are too busy to help.

By: tcavey

tcavey — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:59:04 +0000

Amen! This brought tears to my eyes as I remembered trying to get my dad into the car after his brain biopsy. We had to tape the door shut so he wouldn’t try opening it as we drove. It was horrible. but I remember those who were so nice during those hard times.

It’s encouraging to hear that there are still so many people out there willing to help others.

Thanks for sharing.

By: Joanne Viola

Joanne Viola — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:28:18 +0000

This is such a beautiful post! I want to remember that always – be a little bit nicer. We truly never know what that little bit more can mean to a person. I am sure your company did much more for your friend than you could ever realize. Thanks for sharing this today. I visited from Soli Deo Gloria this morning.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 01:34:06 +0000

Wow, that is a piece of wisdom, isn’t it? And true. I want to be remembered for my niceness. And you know what, Lisa? I bet you were a great help to your friend–just being there. You have such a giving heart.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:37:43 +0000

What a lesson to be learned! And what a great post, Lisa!

By: Dawn St Amand Paoletta

Dawn St Amand Paoletta — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:58:24 +0000

Oh, yes! I always say point that pout to my own daughter as we are out and about. We never know what our words will mean in another’s life. Poignant and true- what a great living lesson. I love when God uses others in my day to teach me to pay attention.