Published: November 05, 2009 07:05 pm      

Kandace's Korner: Selfless acts make one unforgettable

Tesa and I were marveling the other day just how many people we have come to know, either professionally or personally. Both of us see various people, at different functions, and it’s not unusual, for instance, when I stop to buy a soda someone comments on my work or asks in generally how I’m doing.

But there’s one person I know — perhaps not as well as others — who I frequently see at ball games. She and her family has experienced the ultimate loss, but all I see is their strength and bond as a family and their genuine care of others.

She does not hesitate to share herself for those in need. She quite often attends ball games and functions of the youth who attend her church. And she will just as easily come over to visit you during half-time of a game to ask on your well-being and that of your family.

I admire her. For in my busy life, sometimes I have to force myself to stop and think of others.

This woman does not hesitate to think of others — it seems to be an inherent characteristic within her.

I know for a long time, before Brandon even got his driver’s license, she and her family gave no second thought to offer to pick him up and take him to church. And before long, she was also inviting Aaron to come along.

The other day, she asked me for Brandon’s basketball schedule, which I sent to her, and she replied that she would attend as many games as possible.

She is a person who knows it isn’t necessary to attend such functions, but she’s there anyway, because that’s who she is — a caring, giving and loving soul.

So thank you, Marsha, not just for what you have done for my children, but for your heart and kindness of others.

Those of us whom you have touched are better because of it.