A note from Lori – Welcome to the first of what I hope to be many stories featuring ordinary people who are quietly doing meaningful things to make this world a better place. My inspiration for The Ripple Effect followed a mysterious gift left hanging on my door knob on a sunny day in May. Tucked inside the beautiful strawberry themed package was the cutest pair of socks, napkins, a keychain, my favourite candy and another treat, a candle, and a lip balm in a wonderful glass quart.

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed that gift from a mystery donor – it brightened many days that followed when I considered someone took the time to think of me. Even more meaningful… I’d been thinking about and missing my aunt in the days leading up to the delivery. Did I mention she loved all things strawberry?