Generosity of heart manifests itself in many ways.  We can offer our help and support when it is called for; offer our time and money to support causes that matter to us; and quietly work in the background to provide support for those we do not even know.  While most of us readily offer our help to friends and family when it is needed (sometimes without being asked), or donate time or money to organizations that help others; we don't often think about helping strangers we do not know. 

Kyle (a pseudonym) did just this when learning about a family who was struggling to put together enough funds to move out of a relatives home and into an apartment. Their living situation was causing emotional conflict and began to seriously impact the emotional well being of the couples marriage and their daughter.  Hearing about this, Kyle approached a mutual friend who arranged through the church to provide an anonymous gift to this family.  Kyle received no recognition nor feedback on this generosity.  When asked, why would you do this and keep it anonymous? Kyle's response was "I had it, they didn't.  I knew if I put myself in their position, their pride might prevent them from accepting my gift, or they would feel beholding to me."   As it turns out, throughout Kyle's life, there have been several other times that this anonymous generosity has been offered.  Kyle lives an ordinary life, working each day and sending time with friends and family.  While not rich, Kyle continues to offer help while maintaining a low profile.  If this help is in the form of monetary support, where possible, Kyle remains anonymous. 

These small ordinary acts of generosity can have extraordinary impact on people's lives.  For the family who was the beneficiary of Kyle's funds, they were able to show financial stability by putting down a security deposit and first and last months rent on an apartment and quickly moved into their own home.  In the process, they were able to heal the past years difficulty and to move on with their lives.  They in turn when able, now reach out to help others.     Please share your stories of someone who impacted your life or how you impacted someone else's life.