November 28, 2018

Thank you to Gail at  gaillovesgod.blog for nominating me for this award.  She has been so kind and encouraging to me that she epitomizes kindness and the love of God.  So, thank you, Gail!

RULES FOR THIS AWARD:  

My paragraph about a RAK that happened recently:

Last week I had an appointment with my nephrologist, which is a kidney specialist.  I started seeing her about five or six years ago when my kidney function decreased and my primary care doctor was concerned since I only have one kidney (I was born with one).  Anyway, Dr. Kinsel had just had tests run and discovered that my one kidney is smaller than a normal one, so she wanted me to follow up with my endocrinologist to make sure that I don’t overwhelm my kidney with calcium but that I get enough for my bones.  Anyway, this week has been a struggle to contact my arthritis doctor and have labs sent and my nephrologist to have the lab work sent that she had done.  I called my endocrinologist numerous times, chatting with one receptionist or another about whether my test results had arrived at their office yet.  Finally, Diane said that she would take care of making sure that my results get there and then call me to set up the appointment with my endo.  If you know anything about doctor’s offices these days, you know that they don’t normally go out of their way to be helpful because they have  so many people to take care of and it must be overwhelming at times.  Not only has Diane gone out of the way to get my test results, she has assured me that she will take care of all the details on her end, including the necessary appointment at the office closest to me.  Ta-dah!  I can now relax in the knowledge that she is taking care of things for me.  Isn’t that what Jesus does for us?  He gives us rest…no matter what we are going through.  I must admit that I was already upset about the news of a small kidney, so to have a receptionist be so kind and understanding went way beyond the pale for me.  I hope that everyone who reads this will lift up a prayer of thanksgiving for Diane and people like her that add a little kindness to the day and a smile to the lips!  

My nominees are the following people who have encouraged me big ways and little and I know that anything that they write about kindness will encourage you:

Tosin at aletheasmind.wordpress.com

Brenda at becominghistapestry.com

Bruce at brucesbible.website

If anyone else has had a random act of kindness happen to them or you have done one, feel free to participate.  Let’s share the love and let people know that God still works on earth though His people!