Source of Kindness

Double upgrade.

My siblings and I have been staying in a hotel up in Park City for my little brother's birthday, and somehow we managed to get a double upgrade on our room. We are talking fireplace, full kitchen, private patio, two bathrooms, and even free cider. Kind of a big deal for us. So how in the world did we get it?? We sure didn't pay for it.

My sister Brooke claims that we got the upgrade because she put lipgloss on right before talking to the man at the front desk to get the key. I wouldn't be surprised. She is known for her large, luscious lips. . .

Maybe we are thinking too simply though. Perhaps it was because five minutes earlier, the man at the front desk received a call from a friend or family member with good news. Or maybe his boss was around the corner and told him to do it. Maybe he was merely wearing his favorite pair of socks that particular day.

Regardless, his kindness and generosity was recognized and thoroughly appreciated by Brooke, Jaron, and me. We recognized that he went above and beyond what was expected of him to make it an amazing experience for us.

Too often we get lost in our busy lives to recognize someone going the extra mile for us; however, if you ever find yourself on the receiving end of an outpouring of kindness, don't question where it came from. Be grateful. Don't waste time and energy wondering where it came from. The source of their kindness does not matter; just be willing to pass it on.