The Kindness of Strangers

Tonight I bought an ice cream bar and then promptly dropped it. Other people in line offered to let me get back in line in front of them, and then the employee just handed me a new bar and told me not to worry about it. There are few things I love more than easy kindness that feels like God holding you.

Right after typing the above, I read this story, which speaks to the same point: https://www.upworthy.com/opposing-team-members-surrounded-a-soccer-player-whose-hijab-slipped-and-its-fabulous

One Moment I Knew I Was in the Right Place

At the volleyball team's first playoff game, staff from across the school came to support the team. Lower, Middle, and Upper School teachers, the Business Office, the Diversity Director, and the Head of School were there along with bleachers full of students and parents. And all on a staff work day when students didn't have school. Pretty special!