It only takes a moment to do a thoughtful thing.
Just think of all the happiness our thoughtful acts might bring.
Why, it only takes a moment to pick up the telephone
And say hello to someone who is sitting home alone.
And it only takes a moment, when someone is feeling blue,
To send a cheery little card or pen a line or two.
It will only take a moment to extend a helping hand
Or give someone assurance that we really understand.

And it only takes a moment from our busy working day
To say a prayer for someone, be they near or far away.
“But I can’t, for I’m too busy…I just haven’t got the time”:
How often have we said it, like an old familiar rhyme.
Yet each moment is God-given, every one a treasure rare,
Not to be hoarded selfishly but meant for us to share
In our little acts of kindness, words that cheer and comfort bring,
For it only takes a moment to do a thoughtful thing.

by Alice Christianson

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P.S.  I picked this poem because this past week a lot of bloggers have taken moments to write about Anissa Mayhew.  She’s a 35 year old wife and mother of 3.  She had a massive stroke Tuesday of last week. She is fighting and undergoing lots of tests.  Friday she was able to open her eyes for about a half hour.  The online support has been amazing and so nice to watch.  I did meet her in person at Blissdom in Feb 2009.  You can keep track of updates at Hope4Peyton.