It's the Little Things

Little acts of kindness abound at Visitation. A few days ago a young student was waiting to see the Nurse, who was busy tending to someone else. Sitting patiently on the bench in the hall outside the Health Office, this young one was accompanied by her friend. Watching this from my next-door office, I heard the not ill child say, “Don’t worry. I’ll stay with you until it’s your turn.” Very sweet. Very simple. Very kind.

Sister Mary Paula makes and serves popcorn a few times each week in the Commons Area. Popcorn making and dispersing can be a messy endeavor at times. Without ever needing to ask, she is assisted by students at the ready who vacuum and generally put back in order the popcorn area. Good as new. Kindness.

A hot water emergency on the home front suddenly called a teacher away. Without hesitation, a colleague stepped in to cover the duty that the teacher would miss. She was just there to help when help was needed.

A student athlete was very sad after a recent game. It was a challenging game – a difficult loss. She stood alone on the court looking forlorn. Two teammates rushed over to embrace her. They left the court together. Reaching out in a time of need. So kind.

Through every day these sweet moments occur. Doing little things with great love and kindness is part of the Salesian tradition so embraced at Visitation.