RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: KINDNESS HOTLINE

Share your stories of kindnesses done this week or throughout the year with our Kindness Hotline (573) 334-8997 or call our Speak Out line at (573) 334-5111.

The gift of sight

Doug Morgan of Jackson was in Ryan's Restaurant in Tennessee, north of Memphis, and gave his reading glasses to a man that was using a little magnifying glass to read. He said, "Here, try these, partner." And the guy said "It's a miracle."

A song of kindness

Nell Holcomb kindergarten students visited residents at the Lutheran Home Monday. The children performed song in each of the home's four dining rooms. Taking the children to the home were teachers Charlotte Edwards and Mary Maginel and parent volunteers. "The elderly really appreciated it," said Edwards.

Free meal shared

Laurie and Ryan Davis of Jackson called to thank the person who paid for their meal at Tractors Restaurant in Jackson Saturday. The couple is unsure if the person knew it was their anniversary. They want the person to know they passed along the kindness by preparing a meal for a sick neighbor the next day.

Thanks for saving a pet

Fran Horst called to report a kindness by Sam Drusch. Horst's dog, who is very old and almost blind, was missing last Thursday afternoon. Drusch apparently found the dog in the middle of Highway 61 covered in Diesel oil. He caught the dog and took her to the Merry Lea Animal Clinic and left money to take care of her. The clinic staff recognized the dog and contacted Horst. "Apparently, he got his shirt all oily and nasty when he rescued her," said Horst. "That was really a kind thing to do."

Checkbook returned

An anonymous caller wished to express gratitude to a very kind and honest gentleman whose name they did not know. This man found their checkbook in Jackson and delivered it to their home this past Saturday evening. The caller truly thanks the gentleman for going out of his way to make their day a lot better. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

A kind deed

Clara Howell, Tommie Elkins and James A. Cook would like to thank Danny and Carolyn Brown. You performed a kind deed when our family needed legal help. You are very dear to our hearts. From Everett Thomas Cook's children.

Opening doors

Dan's Key and Lock Shop unlocked the door of an individual's elderly mother at no charge this week. This kind act was greatly appreciated.

World's greatest stylist

According to an anonymous caller, Gary Stroder is one of the kindest souls she's ever met in her life. He's a hairdresser at Gary & Co. He's been cutting the caller's hair since she was a baby. She lives in Austin, Texas now and plans her trips so that Gary can cut her hair. "He is the best! He is an artist who goes above and beyond the call of duty."