One of my daughters had a minor surgery (she got a set of tubes put in her ears) a couple weeks ago.  Her sister wanted to pick up a get well balloon for her for after the surgery.  We went to the Dollar Store and she picked out a balloon that she thought would “make her smile”.

Instead of the traditional get well balloon she got a star balloon because her sister loves anything related to space.  The balloon was a big hit and is still floating above her bed even now.  It amazes me how long the Dollar Tree balloons can stay up!

This little gesture of kindness, from sister to sister, reminds me of how thankful I am for kids who are thoughtful and loving (most days) towards their family members.  Sometimes it’s the little things you do or acts of kindness that make the biggest impact on the lives of others.  We need to do more acts of kindness to show we care for our family, friends, and those around us.  It only takes a little effort from us, but it may go a long way in lifting someone’s spirits,  much like this balloon lifted my daughter’s spirits.