tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post7851550452893837214..comments2023-04-14T03:14:21.138-07:00Comments on Go Big for Jenni!: Ten Thousand Ordinary Acts of Kindness and Thinking Happy StuffJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11754174202089248950noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-86856156965792713592008-04-07T16:24:00.000-07:002008-04-07T16:24:00.000-07:00Craig finally cleaned out his closet which I will ...Craig finally cleaned out his closet which I will now go and donate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-20512456067507526042008-04-07T16:22:00.000-07:002008-04-07T16:22:00.000-07:00Craig finally cleaned out his closet which I will ...Craig finally cleaned out his closet which I will now go and donate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-85901757468974853202008-04-01T13:11:00.000-07:002008-04-01T13:11:00.000-07:00I took a family of three who aren't related to me ...I took a family of three who aren't related to me into my house to live until they can find a permanent home. It hasn't been easy but we are almost there. I have learned many lessons including to at least try to be patient. It takes a really long time for people to change. It isn't fair to expect change overnight especially if you can't change overnight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-83974034235020457392008-03-31T08:58:00.000-07:002008-03-31T08:58:00.000-07:00Jenni,I admire your courage, you don't know me but...Jenni,<BR/><BR/>I admire your courage, you don't know me but you and your family are in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. God bless.<BR/><BR/>Lindsey R.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07676237146842604330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-91163156692157068782008-03-29T12:30:00.000-07:002008-03-29T12:30:00.000-07:00A girl and her mother lost two mattresses off the ...A girl and her mother lost two mattresses off the top of their car while I was running. I stopped my run to help get the mattresses off the road, onto the car, and more securely tied down.<BR/><BR/>Keep on recovering; you're in my thoughts and prayersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-2193358670672888302008-03-28T12:19:00.000-07:002008-03-28T12:19:00.000-07:00I became a research participant in a HIV vaccine t...I became a research participant in a HIV vaccine trial to do my small part in fighting this not-yet-curable and stigmatizing disease.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-4194754008216352682008-03-26T07:53:00.000-07:002008-03-26T07:53:00.000-07:00Jenni,I have been recovering from an ablation (I u...Jenni,<BR/>I have been recovering from an ablation (I understand your Dad had the same thing done)for the last month or so and haven't been able to go camping, but our wait was rewarded this weekend. We arrived at Reed Bingham, a Georgia State Park near Valdosta on Friday evening, and were checking in when a couple of exchange students from the Netherlands came into the office to see about getting a campsite for the night. The park representative told them there were no more sites available. I told her that since they were tent camping, they could share our site. They were most appreciative. As you might expect, we gained much more from the visit with them the next morning before they left for Iowa where they are currently exchange students. Hope you are recovering well.<BR/>John (Kim's uncle)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-44009786385780730572008-03-26T07:28:00.000-07:002008-03-26T07:28:00.000-07:00I found a cell phone under a picnic table outside ...I found a cell phone under a picnic table outside of Roly Poly. I called the last incoming number and talked to a friend of the phone's owner. The owner was on her way to the airport but the friend was able to meet me and within 30 minutes the phone was returned. She offered to pay me a small reward but I couldn't accept. Thank you, Jenni, for making us all aware of how our actions - even the ones that take little or no effort at all - can make someone’s day. Thank you for doing your part and inspiring others to make our world a better place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-46713419610323191362008-03-24T14:20:00.000-07:002008-03-24T14:20:00.000-07:00Yesterday there were some young men in basket all ...Yesterday there were some young men in basket all uniforms hanging out at all the intersections near the mall holding on to yellow buckets and asking passers by for money. My Husband and I would have normally felt awkward and kept our heads turned to the front window and avoid eye contact. After having been carjacked some years ago I learned not to trust anyone. But something was different that day and my husband and I looked at each other and decided to dig in our pockets and make a connection. It turns out they were collecting for a youth basketball trip for a youth athletic league. I got a warm smile and a thank you from a kind and respectful young man and it was a great healing to both our hearts. I thought of you Jenni Thanks for the opportunity to be kind and recieve the gift in return. Take care and heal quickly we need you out here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-10397313347406489762008-03-23T22:21:00.000-07:002008-03-23T22:21:00.000-07:00Last weekend, our next door neighbor's son left fo...Last weekend, our next door neighbor's son left for<BR/>Iraq. Travis is 19, a Marine, and volunteered for<BR/>this assignment. Many of us on our cul-de-sac have<BR/>watched this fine young man grow up from birth. We<BR/>are a very close knit group and wanted to do something<BR/>to show our love and support for both he and his<BR/>family during his tour of duty. Saturday morning,<BR/>while his family was saying their 'good-byes' at<BR/>Pendelton, we put up American flags on each house,<BR/>placed small American flags on either side of the end<BR/>of each driveway, and tied yellow ribbons on the<BR/>mailboxes and around all the trees. We placed a<BR/>bouquet of yellow roses on their front porch. We are<BR/>in the process of designing and making large wooden<BR/>yellow ribbons to be placed in each front yard. We<BR/>will continue to fly our American flags in his honor<BR/>daily until his return. We will also contribute to a<BR/>care-package to be sent to him monthly from all of us.<BR/> Once he is settled and we obtain his email, we plan<BR/>to send messages regularly. Upon their return home,<BR/>his family was moved to tears and truly felt our<BR/>support ..... just as we hope Travis will feel our<BR/>love and prayers over the next 7 months. <BR/>Linda Moak,<BR/>Simi ValleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-3224654828195901782008-03-23T22:14:00.000-07:002008-03-23T22:14:00.000-07:00I drove my friend to school today...we almost did ...I drove my friend to school today...we almost did not make it. the tire exploded but luckly we survived and by 8pm we made it to chico. thinking about you jenni. Love you lots.Erin Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240716152721338792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-36390566319570454852008-03-23T15:51:00.000-07:002008-03-23T15:51:00.000-07:00Kindness given: Katie Gallerani and I put togethe...Kindness given: Katie Gallerani and I put together an Easter brunch for those of us unable to go home or without family in town to celebrate with. Also had a sad attempt at giving blood, but will try again!<BR/><BR/>Kindness received: A friend drove 10 hours from Iowa to spend 36 hours with me around my birthday.<BR/><BR/>Elizabeth Malesa & Jen Foss-Feig went out of their way to help me set up for an assessment with a 3 1/2 year old in their amazing lab space in the Village at Vanderbilt offices.mashamichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493661262052620027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-15385899457608723592008-03-23T15:01:00.000-07:002008-03-23T15:01:00.000-07:00Received kindness: I'm a huge horror movie fan. M...Received kindness: I'm a huge horror movie fan. My parents not so much, but I'm home visiting them for the Easter holiday. When I arrived, my dad had recorded Mulberry Street (one of of the few gore flicks I haven't seen), so that we could watch it together. I understand that, in most families, this might not be so kind :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983273309587049868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-62438595176144942502008-03-23T07:32:00.000-07:002008-03-23T07:32:00.000-07:00Began to knit squares for Warm Up America. You ca...Began to knit squares for Warm Up America. You can do this too. Use any yarn, you can knit or crochet squares 7" x9". The squares are assembled by Warm Up America, and then blankets are distributed to people in need.<BR/><BR/>Auntie TarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-52782828880961737362008-03-23T07:26:00.000-07:002008-03-23T07:26:00.000-07:00On my flight out to visit Jenni, a very nice man p...On my flight out to visit Jenni, a very nice man placed my bag in the overhead bin without being asked. Just took it from me and put it up. What a kink and gracious deed.<BR/><BR/>Aunt TarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-12006537327239564252008-03-22T08:56:00.000-07:002008-03-22T08:56:00.000-07:00Hello Jenni, I work with John Boger at Meadowbrook...Hello Jenni, I work with John Boger at Meadowbrook (he is a great guy) and he has told me about you and your special friendship with his wife, Kat. <BR/><BR/>I do pre-school duty every day I do not have a meeting and my mission is to get the kids to get out of their parent's car with a smile and a<BR/>positive attitude, so I cheerfully greet them by name, give hugs where I can and overall try to get them to start the day happy and smiling. How<BR/>you start your day often sets up how you will spend your day.<BR/><BR/>Be positive and strong and I am thinking of you; clearly you have an army of friends, supporters and well-wishers in your camp.<BR/><BR/>Cheers -<BR/>Steve HindsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-78898756702118321732008-03-21T08:48:00.000-07:002008-03-21T08:48:00.000-07:00Hey Big Sis here.We love you and are glad you are ...Hey Big Sis here.We love you and are glad you are doing so well.Yesterday at Disneyland we handed out our cards.Aimee and I also put them out at Coffee Bean. A little girl gave Hannah money for the wishing fountain yesterday. It made our heart feel good that even someone so young so a need and filled it. I love you.<BR/>KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-39229322613560618042008-03-21T08:47:00.000-07:002008-03-21T08:47:00.000-07:00Hey Big Sis here.We love you and are glad you are ...Hey Big Sis here.We love you and are glad you are doing so well.Yesterday at Disneyland we handed out our cards.Aimee and I also put them out at Coffee Bean. A little girl gave Hannah money for the wishing fountain yesterday. It made our heart feel good that even someone so young so a need and filled it. I love you.<BR/>KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-23511343623171993272008-03-21T07:59:00.000-07:002008-03-21T07:59:00.000-07:00Hi Jenni. We've never met, but I'm Caty's cousin....Hi Jenni. We've never met, but I'm Caty's cousin. I understand your surgery went well yesterday! I hope you are in good spirits today.<BR/><BR/>It is the little things that can matter most sometimes. I was at a Chinese restaurant with a friend a couple nights ago at closing time. The guy who was cleaning up was clearly in a rush to get somewhere, so my friend and I cleared and cleaned our table and put our chairs on it before we left. After we had walked out the door, we turned to look into the window and the guy was waving at us and smiling, having just noticed that our table was clean.<BR/><BR/>All the best to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-83743821850931978942008-03-20T11:46:00.000-07:002008-03-20T11:46:00.000-07:00Thinking of you today! -Jess ShyrThinking of you today! <3<3<3<3<3<BR/><BR/>-Jess ShyrUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14852033307974894699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-43555571593272453262008-03-20T09:34:00.000-07:002008-03-20T09:34:00.000-07:00A few months ago, a dear, old friend and I got int...A few months ago, a dear, old friend and I got into a "make or break" fight that put our friendship on suspension ever since. She has made a few overtures the past few months, but I have ignored them. <BR/><BR/>This morning, considering that life is way too important, old friends are too precious to loose, and forgiveness is an asset, I finally let it go and we've been laughing over gchat all morning.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for playing your part in this, Jenni!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394705857281236337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-57556763936777287832008-03-20T08:51:00.000-07:002008-03-20T08:51:00.000-07:00Hi Jenni ElaineAltho I've been slow in posting, I'...Hi Jenni Elaine<BR/><BR/>Altho I've been slow in posting, I've been thinking of you constantly and sending good thoughts "out there" for you. I've read the comments from your vast array of friends & acquaintances; It is quite inspiring to see how many lives you've touched in such a positive manner. Clearly you have KARMA in your corner -- the good kind -- and you can't underestimate that.<BR/><BR/>I let people cut in front of me on the freeway -- you may recall that's difficult for a SoCal Type-A freeway driver.<BR/><BR/>My thoughts are with you - I know the family is there and I'll get a phone call from your grandmother -- but I'm also keeping this blog open. I'm so impressed with your friends and especially grateful for the real time updates.<BR/>All my love - ElaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-30997014921463298092008-03-20T08:47:00.000-07:002008-03-20T08:47:00.000-07:00Jenni~You have been on my heart the past couple of...Jenni~<BR/>You have been on my heart the past couple of days. I just wanted you to know that you are being lifted up in prayer this morning during your surgery. I am anxious to look for acts of kindness today~ what a great idea!<BR/>Kristen ParkerKristen Butler Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08528169819834192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-57401547994359555252008-03-20T06:12:00.000-07:002008-03-20T06:12:00.000-07:00My thoughts are with you today, Jenni. In fact, yo...My thoughts are with you today, Jenni. In fact, you were the first person I thought of when I woke up this morning! <BR/><BR/>I didn't post yesterday, but my "act" was demonstrating patience and kindness to someone who was less than kind to me. It wasn't easy, but I made every effort to do it and felt better for it. Today I plan to stop by our local animal shelter to spend a little time with the kitties and make a small donation in your honor.LauraKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358901318280667610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8150823403494846838.post-54880895202570519052008-03-19T21:48:00.000-07:002008-03-19T21:48:00.000-07:00Well of course I'm thinking a lot about Jenni toni...Well of course I'm thinking a lot about Jenni tonight. My prayers are with you for tomorrow. <BR/>I neglected to post yesterday, so I'll cover that first. While volunteering at Room in the Inn (feeding/hosting homeless men), I noticed that while most of the dishes had been done, several big items were left and the kitchen needed tidying. Rather than asking others to help, I washed and cleaned alone so that they could continue the more important ministry of talking and being with our guests.<BR/>Today, I gave a last minute ride to the airport for a friend.KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743689332831723897noreply@blogger.com