So Much Thoughtful To Us

So much Thoughtful To Us

It started with a parade of concerned neighbors, strangers, and even a film crew-all in response to Scotts hollering after his fall. Then a bathrobe, caretaking of Grady in his distress, early morning drop offs, late night wine, stubborn dog standoffs, house cleaning, snacks, school supplies, kid pick-ups, meals and frozen peaches. Those things are just some examples of the artifacts of kindness given to us in our time of unexpected need.

While in the hospital, Scott’s 85-year-old hospital roommate, Mr. Knox, who had a long list of medical issues keeping him bed bound, cheered Scott on as he made little bits of progress each day. One day, when Mr. Knox’s doctor came for rounds, the first thing he said was: “Mr. Piper is doing so well, he took a walk today.” In the midst of his own discomfort and crisis, the first thing he said to his own physician was a celebration of Scott’s progress. Love incarnate indeed.

Small but mighty acts of kindness like these have filled out lives over the past months. There has been lots of pain, uncertainty, grief, frustration and fear. Yet the balm of kindness has soothed these things beyond measure.

I recently complimented Grady for a thoughtful deed he had done for someone at his school and his response to my flattery was this: “Well, they’ve done so much thoughtful to us.”

Indeed, he is right. So much thoughtful…So much gratitude.