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K is for Kindness

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I've said it before, and I'll say it again and again and again: Kate has the softest heart around. She is so caring about others; always thinking of how the other person feels.

A couple of days ago she came home and read to me a list that she had made of all the foods and other things that a boy in her class is allergic to. Then, she told me that she didn't want me to send any of that stuff with her for lunch or snack anymore because that little boy can't have any of it.

At first I wasn't understanding; I thought she was giving her food to her friend. Then, she clarified and said that she just wants to be able to sit by him at lunch. My guess is that they have a "peanut-free" lunch table and he has to sit there alone.

Kate is so in tune with her emotions and feelings that she also can sense when another person is sad or lonely. Honestly, I don't care how emotionally overboard she gets all the time because it's made her one of the kindest six-year-olds I know.
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Joseph Weed said…
What a sweetheart! I can only imagine how she will be when she gets older.
January 09, 2009
Lynette said…
Wow...She is a good friend and very kind. I hope my kids turn out like that. They play with each other a lot right now, so I don't see how they interact with other kids much (and we just moved, too, so it will be a little while before they make friends). What a great example she is!!
January 10, 2009
team wilson said…
What a sweet girl. I bet she is already a blessing to so many people, and will be to so many more in the future. I love tender hearts.
January 11, 2009
Niki said…
What a great feeling, you must be doing something right. She seems like one in a million
January 11, 2009
Shilo said…
That is awesome!
For her to be so understanding at such a young age is great.
I think we could all learn something from her.
January 12, 2009
Graham said…
That poor little boy. Kate is so compassionate to think of how he would feel. I hope she gets to sit by him sometimes. :)
January 12, 2009
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