"Just Because"

Do you know what it's like to have someone do something for you out of kindness and you want to do something or gift them something in return for that action? Or even if that person is just so nice or you care for them and want to do something nice for them? Well, that--in my mind--is called a "just because" gift. Many times have I given a friend, family member, even an acquaintance a "gift" of some kind. I'll give a couple of examples so you can see what I'm talking about.

I met a young man named Steve my very first semester in college. He was very funny, friendly, a little older than my son, (about 21) and (slightly) physically handicapped because of a horrific car accident 3 years prior. Steve could not drive anymore because of this so he always brought the bus to school. Now, Steve lived in Holmen at the time so this wasn't a regular city bus. Anyway, one day Steve forgot an assignment that was due that day and desperately needed to get home to get it or he was going to get a zero from the teacher. Since Steve and I were in that same class together and we had about hour before class started I offered to give him a ride from La Crosse to Holmen to his house to get his assignment. I was so happy to help Steve. He is a good kid/young man and I enjoy his company while we are between classes.

I did this for a few reasons: First, "just because" he couldn't get ahold of his parents to take him or bring it too him, Second "just because" I new the troubles he was having in this class and finally "JUST BECAUSE" we had become friends.

Now this wasn't a tangible item that he could hold or put on a shelf, but it was something that made him feel good.

Have you ever given a "just because" gift? Leave me a comment and tell me something you did. Think about it--you may have and don't even know it. Have a glorious day.