Simple Acts of Kindness

I always knew that my parents were sweet, kind, and amazing...but now I have a story to illustrate exactly what I mean.

So I am over at my parent's house tonight...and my dad casually mentions that many times when they are out at a restaurant, they will pay for a random person's dinner. I asked for further details and found that while my parents are out enjoying a nice dinner together, they will look around the restaurant and decide who they want to buy dinner for. They will ask their waiter/waitress for the other group's check, pay (tip and all), and then they leave. They don't tell anyone and they ask the waiter or waitress to just let them know that someone wanted to buy them dinner.

When I heard this, I thought that it was the sweetest thing ever! Can you imagine...your out with your husband, or a group of friends, you ask for the check and the waitress tells you that someone took care of it for you. That would make me feel so good!

I hope that when Matt and I are a little more financially set, that we will be able to perform this random act of kindness as well. Thanks Mom and Dad...for being wonderful examples of kindness and love!