Economic Stimulus - for free!

A friend recently decided to start a business.  Knowing how difficult this is, I suggested that we meet for coffee and I brought with me a team of various business experts.  For over an hour, we reviewed my friend's business and offered specific suggestions on how to be more successful, more quickly.  These are lessons that took me months (if not years) to learn and she was absorbing it in one morning.  None of these experts were paid anything, but I think everyone felt like it was a productive morning!

Anonymous

Nice Surprise at the Bank

I was getting cash from the drive through at the bank and after I was done, I left $5 in one of the deposit envelopes in vacuum tube.  I used the "StealthServant" Card and wrote a note on the card so whoever found it would understand that it was intentionally left for them to enjoy.

A Veteran's Day Surprise

We noticed a veteran that we know having dinner at a local restaurant on Veteran's Day.  While at the restaurant we purchased a gift card to the restaurant to give to someone else.  We left the restaurant and were getting into our car when I mentioned to my husband that we should leave the gift card for the veteran.  My husband said he was thinking the same thing!  I went back in and gave the server the gift card and a "Stealth Servant" card and asked that he give them to the veteran.  It made us feel really good to do it, our only regret was that we didn't get to see the look on his face when he got the card.

Anonymous

Everyone needs a lift once in a while!

I have had a few people ask me about the best way to direct acts of service to people who "need" them.  My answer to them is "don't worry about it".  Anyone, rich or poor, can be having a bad day, week, month.  Just because someone may not be in need, doesn't mean that they wouldn't benefit by receiving a small blessing from someone for no reason.  In fact, if they are touched, someone who is a bit better off will be in a better position to be a "stealth servant" to someone else. 

Don't forget to send us your stories and e-mail us if you need cards at "stealthservant@gmail.com".

Happy Day!

I recently received a "StealthServant" card along with money in my mailbox at my office.  It's amazing to me how folks know just when you need a boost.  All the envelope said was "Happy Day".  What a blessing!  Thank you to whoever was so thoughtful.

Anonymous

Secret Santa Story

Four years ago I was blessed with a wonderful Christmas bonus from my employers.  While my family was doing ok financially, I had other family members that were struggling and concerned with how they were going to "do" Christmas for their families.  I put a $100 bill in four different envelopes and mailed them to each of the four families who were worried about the holidays and signed the card from Santa.

Holy cow was that awesome!!! We received phone calls with family members weeping on the other end of the line.  They were so happy and could not believe that someone could be so thoughtful.  Let me tell you, I wish I had the "stealthservant" cards back then.

I have been on the receiving end of generosity the past couple of years since my status has changed somewhat and I am thankful, but it sure did feel great to be the giver.

Anonymous

Christmas blessing from years ago

Many years ago, when Christmas was coming up, our church was asking
members to donate to make Christmas a little better for those who
couldn't afford things for their kids.  We wanted to donate money, but
we couldn't even pay our own bills. I had been out of work for six
months.  We were buying food on credit cards just hoping and praying for
a new job.  We did have some time on our hands so we donated that to go
and buy things for other kids through the church offerings.  We figured
our kids were little (two and one at the time) and really would not miss
having lots of presents under the tree.  Their grandparents would
certainly provide some and honestly we really were at peace about it.
Well, after we brought back the gifts to the church our pastor stopped
us and gave us an envelope.  We didn't ask for it, but our church gave
us some gift cards anyway to buy some things for our family ...  It is
difficult to accept help, even when we need it.  It is more difficult to
ask for help.  Having been there I am constantly reminded that I need to
be as generous as I can be and look for creative ways to help others
anonymously.  It was a humble Christmas that year, but we cried a lot
out of joy.  We were so thankful for a church that helped us out.

Rod

Cards are Starting to Move!

We have had several requests for "www.stealthservant.com" cards from friends and co-workers and now we have had several requests via e-mail at "stealthservant@gmail.com".  This is awesome!  In the future we may  have way for folks to make their own cards, but for now it is my pleasure to send them out through the mail.  Don't forget to tell us the your stories.  Thanks!