Comments on: The Ripple Effect of Kindness: How a Wave Can Change a Day

By: Paula

Paula — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:19:49 +0000

Awwwe, so sweet. Lessons from the littles. I love this.

Thanks so much for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:23:25 +0000

I read this quote in a store the other day and thought of you, ” Make ripples until you can make waves.” was printed on a beautiful photo of ocean waves. Ripple has been such a creative powerful word for you. I have enjoyed all the lessons you have shared with us!

By: Steph@Crazylittlelovebirds

Steph@Crazylittlelovebirds — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:44:28 +0000

Aw, Lisa, I love that your grandson waves and says hello. He probably brightened so many of their days. So sweet.

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:51:18 +0000

I have noticed this with students when I am subbing. Kids are hungry for positive words.

By: Barb Hegreberg

Barb Hegreberg — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:47:51 +0000

I love when the littles in our lives teach us BIG truths. 🙂

By: Nancy Ruegg

Nancy Ruegg — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:17:30 +0000

At Friday morning Bible study yesterday we congratulated a young mom with three children under three years old (Twins are involved!), because she made it on time–no small feat! C. rewarded us with a big smile and thank you. Like Melissa McCarthy demonstrates: telling someone they’re doing a great job means a LOT.

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:20:10 +0000

Love this! I love to meet new people on our walks (and Mike loves their dogs)! We wave at new (and old) neighbors just to say hello. Do you remember when, generally, Americans said hello to strangers, such as your adorable grandson does? Now they mostly look at their feet and keep going. One of my favorite things to do is to break the ice in elevators. Everyone either stares at their feet (*not* very interesting!) or straight ahead, feeling awkward (I suppose because they are with strangers in confined spaces). I talk to them, nonetheless, and if I’m near the “buttons,” I ask their floor and push away. Sheridan, however, was not thrilled when I would sing to her in elevators, from which she could not escape. She has had to learn to put up w/ me over the years! Oh, and I love joining in the birthday song whenever it is sung in a restaurant. Why not?!

Keep waving and rippling, Lisa and grandson! You’re doing a great job! You might try singing a greeting as well.
xo
Lynn

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:18:06 +0000

In reply to Mona R McGinnis. Such a beautiful story, Mona! People often don't realize how a small act of kindness like leading you to a better washroom can make such a huge difference. Thank you for sharing this with us here. (And for being a great cousin too!)

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:35:46 +0000

Sometimes, Lisa, all it takes is a wave and a smile to absolutely brighten someone’s day for the better. May we all show the simple kindness to others that your grandson did. Blessings!

By: Mona R McGinnis

Mona R McGinnis — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:17:07 +0000

I took my cousin to a medical appt 2 hrs away. She was in the wheelchair w/ me pushing her. Upon arrival at the medical office, we asked for a washroom on the main floor. The security guard said no & directed us to the elevators at the rear of the building to access the office on the 4th floor. Soon, she came our of her kiosk & said come w/ me & lead us to a washroom in the back hallway. My faith in humanity was restored.