Chain Reaction-PLEASE READ!

[iNsAnE.cAnAdIaN]

One of my good friends just tried to kill herself.
She has been in the hospital for a while and I havent been able to see her so the other day I made a card for her.  It was just a simple little things just saying hi and stuff, but she called me yesterday and told me that when she read it she started crying and that it really meant a lot to her...
the point of this story being that little things like this can REALLY help someone.
So I was thinking, what if we started a chain reaction.....just go out and do some nice things for no reason for somebody else....big or small.....and ask if they will do the same for others....( like that movie......oh man I cannot remember the name of it right now... ) I think that this could really make a difference....so please....reply if you want to be a part of it...
Thx for your time, sorry if this is a stupid idea or it doesnt make sense....
*iNsAnE*

[KattyKatie]

That makes perfect sense! A simple thing like smiling at someone or sitting with someone who is alone at noon hour can seriously brighten someone's day. I always thought of it as the ripple effect: If you do something nice for someone, they do it for a few people and those people do it for a few more.

[NaruNarusegawa]

I think you're talking about that movie "Pay it Foward". I've never seen it, but it's a nice concept.

[iNsAnE.cAnAdIaN]

^^^^^ thank you! I could not remember that name....it was really bugging me!

[tam]

Ya, that is just like pay it forward, I watched the movie and I thought it was a good idea, we can make it a true story!!! ;D I'll start a chain ;D

[x n0ise]

Yes, that does make perfect sense.  The simplest things that someone may do, could make someone's day...or even save someone, and you may not know it.  I always try to be kind and pleasing.  I try to make a good effort at that. ;D

[Ich Liebe Rammstein]

Oh that made me think of that movie too ("Pay It Forward" ) Yeah  Ive been wanting to try that. Thatd  be cool. and Im sorry for your friend,I hope shes ok.  





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[Semi-Charmed.Life]

I believe everyone should realize that the littlest things you do for someone can go a very long way.

I got this forward in the email.

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd."  

I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.  

As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes.  

My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives." He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude.  
I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before now.  

I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends. He said yes. We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him.  

Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the  
huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said,  
"Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!" He just laughed and handed me half the books.  

Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best  
friends. When we were seniors, we began to think  
about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I  
was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be  
friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship.  

Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation.  

I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak. Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school.  He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him. Boy, sometimes I was jealous.  

Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!" He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said.  

As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began. "Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story."  

I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home.  He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile.  

"Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from  
doing the unspeakable."  

I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his Mom and Dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize it's depth.  

Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life. For better or for worse.  

[zonacruz6]

^^That's a great email. It really does show you. I've read similar stories like that. I love making people feel happy, so I shouldn't have a problem with finding something nice to do for someone... ;D

[:: Natalie ::]

Thanks!  

I'm going to e-mail a few people right now that I don't talk to much.  ;D