What Is Lainee’s Day of Kindness?
Lainee’s Day of Kindness was born out of deep sorrow — and the unmistakable grace that can rise from it.
On December 11, 2022, our Lord took Lainee’s hand from mine and gently led her home.
Nothing prepares you for a moment like that. And when the first anniversary came around, we faced a choice: to let the day be defined by grief… or to let it reflect the way Lainee lived — with love, joy, and quiet kindness for others.
So we chose kindness over sadness.
And Lainee’s Day of Kindness was born.
This year marks our third annual celebration of that choice, and we would love for you to join us.
How? By doing exactly what Lainee did so naturally:
Choose to love someone else, in memory of someone you love.
- There’s no event to attend.
- No sign-up.
- No expectations.
- No pressure.
Just one heartfelt invitation:
Do something kind for someone — big or small — and let love ripple outward
Whether you’re remembering Lainee, honoring your own loved ones, or simply wanting to make the world a little gentler for a moment… you’re invited to take part.
And if you’re looking for inspiration, here are 50 simple ways to share hope and love on December 11.
50 Ways to Share Hope and Love on Lainee’s Day of Kindness
1. Everyday Kindness (Simple Acts Anyone Can Do)
- Hold the door for someone.
- Let someone go ahead of you in line.
- Compliment a stranger sincerely.
- Leave an encouraging sticky note in a public place.
- Pay for someone’s coffee or meal.
- Pick up trash in your neighborhood or park.
- Offer your cart to someone at the grocery store.
- Return someone’s cart for them.
- Share snacks or drinks with coworkers or classmates.
- Smile at people intentionally — it matters more than we know.
2. Speak Life (Words That Heal & Lift Others)
- Text someone you haven’t spoken to in a while and tell them you’re thinking of them.
- Call a friend just to say hi and that you appreciate them.
- Write a thank-you note to a teacher, mentor, or pastor.
- Send a prayer, scripture, or encouraging message to someone who’s hurting.
- Leave a positive review for a small business.
- Encourage a parent you see doing their best.
- Tell someone what you admire about them.
- Send flowers or a card “just because.”
- Share a memory of a loved one with their family.
- Forgive someone quietly in your heart.
3. Kindness at Home & with Loved Ones
- Make a family member’s favorite meal.
- Clean up a room or chore without being asked.
- Surprise someone at home with a small treat.
- Leave a love note for your spouse, child, or friend.
- Spend quality, undistracted time with someone who needs you.
- Offer to babysit for a tired parent.
- Give your pet extra playtime or a longer walk.
- Share a heartfelt story about Lainee or someone you love.
- Ask someone, “How can I pray for you today?”
- Really listen — that itself is an act of kindness.
4. Serve Someone in Need (Acts of Service)
- Visit a senior — at home, in a care facility, or someone who’s lonely.
- Shovel snow, rake leaves, or pull weeds for a neighbor.
- Take a meal to someone recovering from illness or surgery.
- Help someone load or unload groceries.
- Donate gently used clothes or blankets.
- Bring someone to a doctor’s appointment if they need a ride.
- Offer to walk a neighbor’s dog.
- Help a friend update their résumé or job application.
- Support someone grieving with a coffee and conversation.
- Volunteer with a local outreach, shelter, or community group.
5. Giving & Generosity (Big or Small)
- Donate blood or platelets — a life-saving act of love.
- Give to someone’s GoFundMe or medical fundraiser.
- Pay for someone’s gas or groceries anonymously.
- Leave a generous tip for a server or barista.
- Donate books to a school, shelter, or little free library.
- Buy a warm meal for someone experiencing homelessness.
- Support a child or teen’s fundraiser or activity.
- Give a Lainee’s Love Hope Shirt to a hero fighting cancer.
- Donate toys or supplies to an animal shelter.
- Bless someone simply because God puts them on your heart.
Share Your LDOK Story (Only If You’d Like To)
If you choose to take part in Lainee’s Day of Kindness this year, we would love to hear how God used your simple act of love. Your stories — big or small — can inspire someone else to step out in kindness too.
But please know this: you never have to share anything publicly.
Some of the most meaningful acts of love happen quietly, seen only by God and the person you blessed — and those moments are precious.
If you would like to share — well, we’d love to share your joy!
Please feel welcome to post your LDOK moments in the comments, send us a private message, or use #LaineesLove.
Together, we can create a ripple of hope and love that reaches far beyond December 11.