I just love Cross Blog Conversations because you meet some of the most interesting individuals and strike up some very valuable conversations. This time I am talking to Erin over at Mom’s Resource Blog. She and I first met about a month ago when she interviewed me for the Buzz A Mom campaign.

Alrighty, so let’s get right into the conversation.

Erin wants to know:

What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you? Did it inspire you to pass it on?  What is the nicest thing you’ve ever done for someone else?  Why did you do it, and how did it make you feel?

There have been so many people who have done nice things for me. It is hard to choose one. I have been immensely blessed.

If I had to choose just one, I would have to say when I was my lowest point in life and had lost so many things, including my self-worth and dignity. Our computer stopped working and with it my hopes of my online business. I was contacted by Kelly McCausey about something and I explained to her why I was not able to follow through. I was at the library at the time and after I emailed Kelly and she responded, I started noticing all of these PayPal notifications come through my email.

Kelly had put out a call to the WAHM community and people started donating towards the purchase of my computer. As I saw the money come in, I sat in the library and cried my eyes out, thanking God and asking Him to bless them all. Kelly raised over $1000 for me and it helped me to get a nice working computer for my family plus a new camera which I desperately needed.

It inpsired me to strive for the best in business, never give up; and yes, it inspired me to pass it on.

This year I started paying it forward by finding two women who want to work from home and helping them get started by paying for their hosting, domain names and helping them learn the ropes. I think that it is empowering for a woman to have something that is hers to be proud of.

I am also helping some moms get that blog they wanted by giving away a few free customizations this year.

I am doing this because people like Kelly, Regina Baker, Lynette Chandler, Aurelia Williams, Angelia White, and so many others helped me get to where I am today. It makes me feel good to be able to assist others as they watch their dream come true.

Now that I have answered the questions for you, Erin, I have a few for you to answer as well.

Why do you think it is so important to do nice things for other people? Do you think that people who don’t pay it forward sufferor miss out in any way?