An Ultimate Act Of Kindness

by Tess on October 30, 2010

This video is worth the 2:27 minutes it takes to view it.

Also I have an article at The Daily Brainstorm Saturday October 30th! I'd appreciate it if you checked it out.

We have found our new home, boxes are packed and we'll be in a the new place in 3 days. I'll be back to reading and commenting on your blogs soon! Thanks for your patience. I am grateful for each of you.

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    Simon Hay October 30, 2010 at 6:28 am

    That made me cry. I’m such a baby these days. Can we go camping and sleep outdoors? (I’ll bring my slippers) Talk soon, Simon.
    .-= Simon Hay´s last post…I Havent forgotten You =-.

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    Tammy October 30, 2010 at 7:25 am

    Great video Tess. Thanks for posting. Good luck with the move. Curious about how close we might live.

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    Joy October 30, 2010 at 9:40 am

    Hi Tess,
    Thank you!
    Divine timing..Yesterday someone from my past asked me to help carry them a bit..I didn’t think I was strong enough..so I reached to my “team” and together we shall temporarily carry this person..
    We are One..so may we stand together in Unity..and inspiration such as what you’ve shared here shall be our motivation to continue..
    I heard Simon say something like when you are too weak to love yourself I shall love you..well, I’d like to add when you are too weak to stand on your own, together we shall help you to stand…It’s very much worth “the home run”..

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    Ande October 30, 2010 at 11:59 am

    Hi Tess. I just discovered your blog, through The Daily Brainstorm (via your wonderful post on love). Somehow I missed you on the A-list forums, even though I’m also a member. ;)

    I LOVE this video. I saw it several months ago and cried tears of joy when I did. Thanks for reminding me of it and giving me another lovely dose of joy. :)
    .-= Ande ´s last post…How To Find Value In Everything =-.

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    Jannie Funster October 30, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Hey, Dearest Tess.
    That video moved me so. Makes me want to get up and do many random acts of kindness today

    sounds so exciting about your new home. And busy for you too.

    Take care!

    xoxo
    .-= Jannie Funster´s last post…Politics — in 55 words =-.

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    Lisa Stevens October 30, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    With love, we are never broken. Lisa

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    Stefan October 30, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    Do you know which song it is?
    .-= Stefan´s last post…4 Reasons to Why You Should Use Collection Pages =-.

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    Evita October 30, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    Hi Tess

    Now that is what sports should be all about in my opinion. No winning or losing, but enjoying the games. I have pulled back from giving almost any interest or attention to almost all sports, because I choose not to support the win-lose mentality and competitive approach that is so destructive in so many cases from the teammates, to the money involved to even the parents’ attitudes of the little league teams, but these girls truly lead the way with a new beacon of hope of what sports can be all about.

    Yes, we can all be there for each other regardless of the rules. Love and compassion should always come first.
    .-= Evita´s last post…Highlights from the New Moon Whole Life Expo =-.

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    Brenda October 30, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    Tess,

    Here I am sitting at the computer crying … it always touches my heart when I see acts of kindness and unselfishness…these girls had tremendous hearts and the ripple of goodness from this will ring thru eternity…

    Good luck with the move!!!
    .-= Brenda´s last post…Thoughts on Forgiveness =-.

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    Joshua Noerr October 30, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    I remember when this happened. I saw it on ESPN and was just blown away. Recently, here in Atlanta, the Giants eliminated the Braves from the play offs. Since it was the Braves legendary manager Bobby Cox’s final season, we were all a little disappointed.

    The Giants did a small celebration, then stopped. Bobby Cox came out on the field for his final good bye, and all of the players on both teams, stood at attention to honor this great man. Sports are an incredible microcosm of life.

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    Debra Nine October 30, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    Have seen this in the past— I agree that it’s the ultimate act of kindness– also decency, sportsmanship, and just plain right-ness. We need more of this in the world.

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    Lance October 30, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    Tess,
    I remember seeing this a while back – and just being so inspired by what transpired. What a gift – to look beyond the score on the scoreboard…and do this selfless act of love.

    Now…how can we more consciously do this in our daily lives, when someone “falls down” or “misses a base”…

    Thanks Tess. I find stories like this so, so inspiring…
    .-= Lance´s last post…The Miracle =-.

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    Betsy at Zen Mama October 30, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    I love this video. My son showed it to us last year. His teacher showed it to him. I used it in one of my Inspirational Monday Movie posts a few weeks ago. It leaves you in tears!!

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    Terry October 30, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    I sent this to my (young) adult children tonight and told them it would not surprise me one bit if either of them did this. I know there are parents who aren’t proud till their kids are rocket surgeons, but when I watched this video and reached that conclusion, I was instantly so proud. Of us all. Forget everything else. When you know your kids would do that– you (and they) have succeeded. Thanks for the video.

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    Suzie Cheel October 30, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Hi Tess,

    Love it the song and the story both, have fun moving:) it is a wonderful gift
    .-= Suzie Cheel´s last post…Do You Follow The Gurus or Your Heart =-.

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    Alex Blackwell October 31, 2010 at 6:02 am

    Thanks for sharing the video ( what a great story) amidst your move. Good luck and we will all be here waiting for you once you get settled!

    Alex

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    Angela Artemis October 31, 2010 at 8:05 am

    Great video Tess! Thanks. I needed that today. Good luck with the rest of the move. I’ll keep you posted on mine.
    .-= Angela Artemis´s last post…Do The Dead Live Victor Zammit Answers =-.

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    suzen October 31, 2010 at 8:13 am

    Hi Tess! WOW that was amazing – thanks SO much for sharing it! I could just feel God smiling on that act of unselfish love and caring!

    Happy move and settling in! I’m sure you are excited, despite the work! :)
    hugs
    suZen

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    Lissa Boles October 31, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Love the way sports played with heart offers us so many metaphors for life lived the same way… Thanks, Tess. And happy move!

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    Elli D. October 31, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    Oh, the video is just so moving, how nice of them. Thanks a lot for posting it, it is good to see there still are people willing to help even if they have to give something up. Also, very importantly, good luck (and a lot of patience) with your move. Cannot wait to see pics of your new place, the transformation right after moving in is always the most exciting part.

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    Marci October 31, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    That’s awesome! I love it when people surprise me ;)
    .-= Marci´s last post…How I Got My Time Back =-.

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    Davina Haisell November 1, 2010 at 7:08 am

    Lovely sentimental video, Tess. Thanks for sharing. Take it easy :) Hugs to you.

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    Carolynn November 1, 2010 at 7:55 am

    I love this stuff. Brings me to tears every time.

    Good luck with your move!

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    Nea | Self Improvement Saga November 1, 2010 at 8:28 am

    Wow….I don’t even know what to say. My heart is overjoyed by just being able to watch this. Amazing!
    .-= Nea | Self Improvement Saga´s last post…Inspirational Words- Feel Like Giving Up =-.

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    Keith November 1, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    Tess,

    OMG how is it that I have become so sensitive! LOL It’s all I can do to hold back the tears as I watch this video. Acts of unselfish love touch me so deeply. It moves me and gives me incredible hope for mankind.

    Thank you my friend.

    Bless you and your hubby during this move!

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    Belinda November 1, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    I absolutely loved this video! I don’t follow sports but have been moved numerous times by the magic that takes place at sports events. Thanks for posting!

    I hope you feel at home in your new home soon.

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    Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord November 2, 2010 at 7:46 am

    We all need each other; as someone who’s been fiercely independent most of her life, it’s been tough for me to embrace help from others. I’m getting better each day, but after last week — when my chosen family visited from all over the world — I can feel my heart opening wider and my mind softening to the idea that YES, life is a team sport.
    Thanks for being on my team, Tess. I love you!

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    Robin Easton November 2, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    Dear Tess, this is sooo you. It just reminds me of the wholesomeness that you live and are. You live with these kind of values. It brought tears to my eyes, and just felt good in my body to see this. It is what we are all capable of. It is shining light coming through the cracks of so much “dark” news. As dear Megan said, I love you, Tess. And I think of you so often. Robin
    .-= Robin Easton´s last post…Naked Laughter – Video and Contest =-.

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    Adrienne November 3, 2010 at 4:42 am

    Tess,

    See, it just goes to show you, there is SO much hope in “kids these days!” ;) Thank you for sharing such a moving and inspirational video with us!
    .-= Adrienne´s last post…GI Jane Your Way to an Active Lifestyle =-.

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    terry rothermich November 5, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Hello. Thank you for the video….however a request to video producers…please do not include “background music with vocals” when you have TEXT in a video. Oftentimes, when I show a video with text I have to “read the text aloud” to the congregation so everyone can hear the text spoken aloud. When there is needless “background music with vocals” along with the text screens, it is extremely difficult if not impossible to read the text aloud. Thank you.

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