A Not-So-Random Act of Kindness

 

Home distance learning during the Coronavirus has been a huge change in the way we learn; however, with the guidance from our wonderful Hutchison teachers, we are having a blast and spreading kindness to others. Mrs. Koehn asked us to reflect on the positive and kind things that we are seeing around us in the midst of such despair. After discussing some acts of kindness that I have seen others do, I immediately started thinking about something kind that I could do to make a positive change in our community.

I have a special place in my heart for the NICU nurses at Baptist Women’s Hospital in Memphis because I spent many weeks there growing, since I started my life as a 2.10 lb baby. I know many doctors and nurses are working overtime as well as giving up time with their families to help during the COVID-19 outbreak. I decided that helping the hospital employees, by providing food, would spread kindness and hopefully, brighten their day. My first step was to call Jimmy Johns and order sandwich trays, but I also decided to ask if they would consider donating a tray of sandwiches, on top of my own personal donation, so we could feed even more hospital employees. The Jimmy John’s manager loved the idea and immediately said, “Yes!”

Next, I called my old NICU nurse Teresa Bentley and asked permission to drop off the sandwiches for them. Teresa loved hearing from me and was tickled at the thought of spreading kindness. Since Coronavirus is so contagious, and due to the hospital rules, we decided to have someone come outside and get the sandwich tray from me. Staying safe and healthy is a top priority for everyone. It is my hope that this small act of kindness will bring a little hope and happiness to others during this difficult time.