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RE: Real LIfe Pay It Forward, Ran Into Betty Again

I really hope you keep finding Betty at the store. I'm glad you were able to see her so soon and that she greeted you so warmly. And that's great that she's turning around and helping others, too. It is truly amazing the ripple effect that occurs when a little bit of kindness is bestowed on another. And not only that, but it ripples back and helps the benefactor.

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She was amazing. I really hope to be as shape as she is if I live that long. She remembered my name and instantly recognized me. Mind you we only met in a fairly dark parking lot. Found out she is now doing her shopping during the day as the only reason she shopped at night was because that is when her husband liked doing it...lol. So now I'll make my runs around the time she said she normally goes at least every couple weeks.

The ripple effect is one you just can't predict. Something you do for one person can have far reaching effects on the lives of others. There is no way to track it and no way to know what effect you have had. It's one of those things you just do in blind faith knowing that your efforts will have a positive impact.