Coin Stories

So I sent this one on a journey by mail yesterday (3/2/2020) to Antelope, California to a member of my Facebook Brenda Novak Book Group along with a $10.00 Starbuck’s gift card & a challenge to pass it on as a Random Act of Kindness (RAK). I feel confident that she will accept the challenge because the group has done many RAK in the past with it’s own members. I asked her to come on this website and read about the coins first so she could get an idea of what they were about.

So I sent this one on a journey by mail yesterday (3/2/2020) to Antelope, California to a member of my Facebook Brenda Novak Book Group along with a $10.00 Starbuck’s gift card & a challenge to pass it on as a Random Act of Kindness (RAK). I feel confident that she will accept the challenge because the group has done many RAK in the past with it’s own members. I asked her to come on this website and read about the coins first so she could get an idea of what they were about.

This coin represents, like a butterfly, the stages of us. Together and individually. The result, a true wonder and beautiful marvel of what can happen over time. I look forward to growing old with you and living the best life two souls can as one. Forever and always you are and will always be the love of my life. Love will always be a verb from me. JB2

Sometimes you hear someones story and it reignites your hope that love prevails in the end. This coin represents love, patience and perfect timing. Thank you for allowing me to be a spectator in your journey.

All my best to both of you!

Given to Fritzie Loria for being my, classmate, coworker and faithful friend, for decades through ups and downs in my life.

I received this coin from a special student. The tough times this student has are usually because her heart is so big that she wants to help everyone and everything. But, even in dark times, she knows she's also lucky that she cares so much! I'm glad to be in her life because she makes me better at what I do and love. Now this coin will travel to another person who always puts others first. Her students are lucky to have her as well.

Being recognized by my Daughter means the world to me. She’s always thoughtful but this blew me away. I’m passing this to my dear friend to honor her special birthday, for the untold ways she spends with those needing a helping hand, the time she takes to lend an ear to listen or a warm smile of encouragement. Happy Birthday to my friend.

I have a wonderful talented friend who is always donating her time & Art to different events locally. I bought a special Owl pendent and gifted it to her along with this coin.

I was gifted this amazing coin by a co-worker at Christmas in 2018. I've carried it in my purse and have done many acts of kindness in its honor. All the while I've been waiting for the right moment and soul to pass it along to.
Enter Keni.
About a year ago the universe plopped one of the most delightful humans I've ever encountered into my life and heart, Ms. Keni Nodland. Keni IS kindness. She spreads light and joy wheverever she goes. She embodies the very ripple effect this coin was created to inspire. From our clients to friends and strangers alike Keni is known by many for her sweet and giving spirit.
After catching some of the hardest curveballs life can throw, Keni and her fiance' have made a recent unepxected move to Houston, Texas. It is in heartbreak and love that we send her off. My parting 'act of kindness' was registering to become a bone marrow donor- in support of CJ and blood cancer warriors everywhere. My hope is that any future coin recipient reading this story will do the same.
In the meantime I pray that this coin brings with it floods of kindness, support, and encouragement to Keni, CJ, and family.

Keni- When the time is right and the gratitude is great- pass this off to someone who reminds you of the greatness in giving. Just like you have for me and so many. Until then, and always, we're holding you up in love and light 🦋.

Today i recieved this coin from my ASL teacher. I nearly cried when recieving it. I am going to pass this on to my school counselor because in all my times of doubt and sadness he has picked me back up and has given me a safe environment when needed. He will absolutely love this and I know he will gladly pass this on.

I received this coin from my high school friend carol and I'm giving it to my coworker who lost his adult son recently. I went to his sons celebration of life and saw his grief.

My big sister bought this Butterfly Coin for me to use as one of my Bucket List items to do. Today I will be looking for a special student to share the coin with. My hope is that this student will help pass the coin along to another deserving person and track its journey. Butterflies are special to me! I came across this quote the other day...
"People talk about caterpillars becoming butterflies as though they just go into a cocoon, slap on wings and are good to go...Caterpillars have to dissolve into a disgusting pile of goo to become butterflies....so if you are a mess wrapped up in blankets right now...keep going." Something amazing is coming your way...so just keep going. Life is short and spreading kindness is important...so go on...share your kindness!

Given to Suvada Mujanovic, my soul sister, who has partnered through my ups and downs. You are there to always bring a smile.

This coin has been sitting in my desk drawer for a few months. My wonderful brother Jeff sent it to me. Finally I am passing it and a Starbucks gift card onto a co-op employee who I don't know well but is always friendly. Yay for kindness!

I was feeling bad and my very dear friend gave me this coin to feel better. I'm Blessed with a good friend. Thank you Jesus. :)

The coin is at Kyan's home. Thank you Grandma and Papa. We do not know what we should do with it, but we are watching for someone to give it too. We want to give it to someone who is kind.

I am a disabled veteran. I am a volunteer for and responsible for the Craft Shop at Camp American Legion Rehabilitation Center in Lake Tomahawk, WI.
Last year at camp I received my coin from a fellow disabled veteran who said she felt (her words) my dedication while caring for special needs female veterans at Camp made me worthy of the coin.
I hope I can live up to her words. Jo Anne M.

I received this coin over a year ago but finally found another person worthy of the coin. She devotes her time to helping other without question and with no motive except seeing the joy in the other person's eyes.

This butterfly coin was given to me by a very loving person. I plan to keep this for awhile to hold on to while i travel the seas. It means so much that my friend thought of me, i will cherish this until it's time to part and share with someone else. Who knows when. Keeping it close to my heart for now.

Giving this coin to my loving niece in Denver, Colorado.
She help place a Bookcrossing book for me, Named Eragon.
Again Thank you so much!
Bill

This coin is being handed off to our favorite neighbor on her fiftieth birthday, a small token to show our appreciation and recognition of the depth of her compassion and kindness. It had been a hell of a last year for her, and the new decade – both hers and the world's – will surely provide a new opportunity to grow forward and upward with the wisdom and sagacity of half a lifetime behind her. Because she provides so much luft to everyone around her, may the transfer of this coin generate a gentle breeze to return that momentum.

Not something I did, but wanted to write what someone just did for me. I was grocery shopping with a hungry 2 year old. She loves bananas, so when we picked up a bunch of bananas, she immediately wanted one. I told her she needed to wait until after we pay for them, little whining but she said OK. Then we moved on to whatever other produce we needed. One of the produce stocking men, came up to me after a few minutes, and he had a banana in his hand and cut it up for her. It was very sweet of him. He said "I hope this makes your shopping trip a little bit easier." I am incredibly grateful for his kind action.

Hi! I found the coin today 1/23/20 with 2 companions in the McKay forest, Eureka near Redwood Acres. Can't wait to set it free again in a favorite spot of mine & follow its journey! ~Rachel 🦋🤟

Given to Laura Inclema at our Ambulatory Nursing Leadership retreat in hopes we can continue to inspire kindness throughout our organization and then beyond. Laura is working to build a leadership structure that mimics the mission behind these coins- to look for opportunities to help someone. We constantly are looking for ways to improve our services to patients and to work well as a nursing team. Laura is a fantastic role model to her leadership team and has created a culture of kindness among us.

This coin is beautiful. I didn’t want to give it away, but I will so I can watch it. Only give it to someone special so you know it will get passed on. Best wishes to you.

This coin arrived from my good friend Sr Barb. Sr Barb shows compassion everyday and always has a shoulder to lean on. Listening is a way to show kindness and she is a great listener. I try hard to listen to see if I can “pay it forward “.

I am going to send this coin to my friend Andy. Andy has shown me both large and small acts of kindness. He thinks nothing of taking time out of his day to help out. I have seen him drive hours to help out a friend (me) or family or stay late to help finish tasks. He has donated lots of time to Boy Scouts.

Started in Grand Junction, CO - sending to my best friend in Monte Vista, CO

Found this coin on December 24th, hanging out with a glass hermit crab, in Fortuna CA. It decided to move along today with a couple of companions.

Given to a friend during her fight against cancer. Now it's moving on.

Got a friend in Anacortes who was central to helping me to be successful in Bali, especially after the terrorist bombing in October 12, 2002. He plays a mean saxophone and he and his wife helped me write a rock opera that was central to healing the community after the attack.

I received this coin many months ago. I thought it was such a beautiful gift. Unfortunately I didn’t register it until now, almost a year later. Partly because I wanted to keep such a beautiful gift that my person aka beautiful, kind, caring friend Merri gave me. She’s been my guiding light in many dark times. She’s my inspiration to keep my head up and always do me !! To respect myself , know that I deserve more. We push each other to do better. Thank you Merri.
I want to find just the right person for this!!!
I will be sending it to my wifey!! The one who has been with me for 30 plus years. Julie is my friend, my partner in crime, my sister, my wifey the one who knows my every secret good, bad and very ugly. Yet has never left my side. She has had my hand, my back for almost all my life. God blessed me beyond imagination when he sent her to be my life time living guarding angel.
She’s is my butterfly

I have just received this coin from one of my good friends, Judy. We have become so close and have had many adventures, all of which I treasure greatly. I love how this wonderful woman encourages me to see the world through gracious, compassionate eyes.

Until I find another kindhearted person to pass this coin on to, I will use it as a reminder of where I am, and where I want to be as a person.

Thank you, Judy.

Gift received. Ready to spread happiness.

This coin came to me as a Christmas present from a dear cousin. I received an advent calendar and decided to share with a friend via text every night. I started this long before I received the coin and It wasn’t really designed to be an act of kindness but a way to tell her how awesome she is and how grateful I am to have her for a lifelong friend. She phoned me tonight and said how much she has enjoyed our experience and that she had been feeling down. my heart was full. I’ll b passing this coin to her in Nashville even though her life is nothing but random acts of kindness. June - Daytona Beach Florida.

On Christmas Eve 2019, I gave this Monarch Butterfly coin to a most wonderful young friend in my life, Alaina Copeland. She lets me call her Ali. My son introduced me to her as someone who would "captain" my new electric boat named "Kick" after my late husband. She did that and more. We now go to Pilates together and she is always here for me and warms up heart. She is only 19 and is the kind of warm-hearted, intelligent, caring person the world loves. I dearly love her and hold her in my heart.

This story begins with a set of 24 Butterflies, given as gifts in memory of Eugene Bernard Nelson, a great man of music who at 96 years old got on the Boat for his journey out of this life and beyond the Veil. His life was truly a great example of giving and service to others through his passion of music and singing. His love and his soul's calling of teaching music touched hundreds of lives, and through those he touched reached out to many more, continuing on into the generations. I love you Papa. Thank you for your music and your stories of the road. I thank you for the freedom when it came my time to go. I thank you for your kindness, and the times that you got tough. And Papa, I don't think I said I love you near enough. Fly free, Papa! Now you can continue to touch the heart of the world through all of these Butterflies. Love, Laurie.

This story begins with a set of 24 Butterflies, given as gifts in memory of Eugene Bernard Nelson, a great man of music who at 96 years old got on the Boat for his journey out of this life and beyond the Veil. His life was truly a great example of giving and service to others through his passion of music and singing. His love and his soul's calling of teaching music touched hundreds of lives, and through those he touched reached out to many more, continuing on into the generations. I love you Papa. Thank you for your music and your stories of the road. I thank you for the freedom when it came my time to go. I thank you for your kindness, and the times that you got tough. And Papa, I don't think I said I love you near enough. Fly free, Papa! Now you can continue to touch the heart of the world through all of these Butterflies. Love, Laurie.

Pretty cool to see this butterfly coin. Can wait to pass it on with kindness

I received this coin from my friend, Mary, who gave me a gift certificate for a hotel stay. It brought refreshment!
I gave this coin to a friend after I supported her in her service of decorating for a Christmas dinner for International students. I attended and contributed to the dinner, and provided her with transportation. The whole evening reflected the true spirit of Christmas!

My sweet mama sent this coin to us along with a bunch of other goodies. Her grandson (4yrs old) was so excited to open a package all the way from Missouri from his mema. He looks forward to pass along kindness along with this coin!

Hiya, my name is Tenisha and I am a cashier at the front end. Thank you Maurice, for honoring me with the coin. I would like to pass along this coin to a kind and thoughtful cashier that I work with, her name is Ashley.

Merry christmas Ashley and I hope 2020 will be your best year ever!

Received this coin as a Christmas gift from my friend of 47 years. We met in 5 the grade and have been friends ever since.