Hey there, well we adopted our driveway – listen to this!

She ended up being an old family friend. Isn’t that cool? We didn’t even know she was living in town. When someone contacted us with her name and number, we jumped on it. My mom and dad knew her for a very long time. My dad played hockey with her son and she was my dad’s boss when he was a truck driver. My mom graduated high school with her son.

Funny how the universe works.

When I adopted the driveway I knew I’d feel good about doing a good deed. I was surprised on how much attention the blog got, both people who seemed inspired and people who just wanted me to shovel there driveway (HaHa – maybe next year folks). I didn’t realize that I would feel…I don’t know…proud, I guess. I’m proud that I followed through with what I’d promised and proud that I’m doing a good job.   

Our homeowner is very grateful.  It isn’t a big job to shovel, but it helps her a lot and that makes me feel so good inside.

Remember when I said I hope that she or he won’t be grumpy? Well she is the sweetest person (phewff) and this has been so worth it.

One more thing…

I should admit that I don’t really enjoy the writing part of this blog. Writing isn’t my favorite thing…which is part of why I guess we’re doing it – practice! But it does make me spend more time thinking about the things I do and how it affects others. Both good and bad. I think it makes me pay more attention to the things other people do as well. I notice how many people are very thoughtful and helpful. I see that people can be very generous. Bad behavior gets noticed more for some reason. I’m glad I am noticing more good now.

How about you?

Stay sweet!

Conner – 13

I found it interesting when Conner had a hard time admitting that he was proud of himself. Pride and vanity are not the same thing. He should be proud. A healthy amount of pride is what drives us to continue doing what we are doing. It is a reward. So happy he let himself feel that pride. I’m proud too! Also appreciate his honesty about writing the blog. My kids are not always eager to do the actual writing part of the blog – actually it is quite a headache sometimes. But as they reflect on what they’ve been doing, that is where the real insights come. The practice certainly doesn’t hurt either

Keep warm friends.

D.