Being with my 95 year old father these days may brighten up his by now dimmed inner world a bit by sitting together, just being with him, holding his hands and being with him in heart. Gratefulness makes all the difference. Thank you.
Today my thoughts are with a woman I used to work with, Her 18 yr old daughter died and I learned today that her Insurance at my company is termed. She needs to go to therapy. Our company is still at a stand still since the cyber attack . I had no idea it was my friend that I worked with when the issue was brought to my attention. Just felt immediately upset that people’s needs are not being met. I can try like I already have today to push harder for member’s immediate needs. It isn’t joy but something needed asap!
I am happy to report that my friend’s health ins was reinstated today. Felt like a Merry Christmas to me. My Member service dept told me she cried on the phone and appreciated it so much. I also helped several others needing medications refilled today : )
As Carol Ann said I too appreciate the people like you.
I appreciate that you care so much, Robin Ann.
Sending prayers for your grieving friend.
And a prayer for you, my friend.
oh, Robin Ann – Your caring and resolve are so important to so many. I so appreciate the people who stand up and are willing to commit to work for change for the collective. Good luck to you and your coworkers. Your work matters.
I can continue to be kind to everyone I meet. By smiling at everyone and thanking everyone, even for the littlest thing, I can show my appreciation and recognition for others.
Interesting Question. Someone did that for me this morning. I received a call from my dear cousin who lives in Wyoming. We talked for 45 minutes and it brought me such joy to hear from her and catch up on that branch of the family. What a gift it was.
Today I found a picture of two herons that we used to have on our wall. We love herons and always thought of this picture as symbolizing our loving relationship.
I had tucked it away. I will take it over to him today and know it will make him so happy to have it.
Herons are such elegant, beautiful birds.
So wonderful that you found that picture.
I’m so sorry your husband is in assisted living, Linda.
That must be such a difficult adjustment to make.
I’ll light a candle on this site for you and your husband,
in honor of your love.
♥️
Even though I don’t post I do visit here each and every morning as part of my prayer and meditation time. I can’t help but notice that Nanette has not been present for a few days. I hope all is well as she had a recent heart attack. Thinking of you Nanette.. you are in my prayers 🙏
Diane, how great to hear from you,
and how great it is to know you are here each morning!☀️
I was just thinking about you yesterday.
Anna occasionally posts, as you must know, but I haven’t heard from her lately.
I do hope Nanette is well.
I join you in a prayer for Nanette.
Sending love to you Diane!
♥️
This is
by no means
a reprimand,
as I have few to no qualms
about telling others when I have been kind,
but I took a liking to the following sentiment,
and have thought much about it
over the years.
Someone once wrote
that it would be great,
and of high personal value,
to do a kind thing for someone every day,
and not tell anyone else about it. 🙂
I will find a person
and offer a kindness
and then tuck it in my heart,
and perhaps hope
that the other person
might tell someone of it.
ps. I will feed ‘my’ birds today.
Kindness counts. ♥
A close family member (who’s very private and wouldn’t want me talking about them on the internet so I won’t specify the relationship) is dealing with her husband’s very unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer. He’ll be having surgery early in the new year. I’ll send her the recipe I found for a shared favorite dessert and try to find a suitable cartoon that will make her laugh.
and two tiny gestures that will matter….. I am putting on soft holiday music in my background as I bake today, and going out right now to fill the bird feeders – sunflower chips, walnut pieces, suet, hummingbird sugar water, and a few peanuts for the blue jay — we are grateful for our bounty today and I will let the little backyard birds show me how to celebrate good fortune….
The adage, “you never know what someone else is going through” is apropo this week. So, open a door for someone, say thank you and you’re welcome, perhaps pay for someone’s meal in the drive thru, or just say encouraging things to someone. It could create a smile that creates more. Paying it forward…it does work.
Yram, I read this idea somewhere along the line, “Whatever you want, give it away.” It is exactly what you are saying. Thank you for helping me remember this notion.
I can call my mom when she gets back from LA later today. She went to visit my sister’s family to meet my new nephew. She’ll appreciate the call and will love telling me all about the baby.
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Being with my 95 year old father these days may brighten up his by now dimmed inner world a bit by sitting together, just being with him, holding his hands and being with him in heart. Gratefulness makes all the difference. Thank you.
Today my thoughts are with a woman I used to work with, Her 18 yr old daughter died and I learned today that her Insurance at my company is termed. She needs to go to therapy. Our company is still at a stand still since the cyber attack . I had no idea it was my friend that I worked with when the issue was brought to my attention. Just felt immediately upset that people’s needs are not being met. I can try like I already have today to push harder for member’s immediate needs. It isn’t joy but something needed asap!
I am happy to report that my friend’s health ins was reinstated today. Felt like a Merry Christmas to me. My Member service dept told me she cried on the phone and appreciated it so much. I also helped several others needing medications refilled today : )
As Carol Ann said I too appreciate the people like you.
I appreciate that you care so much, Robin Ann.
Sending prayers for your grieving friend.
And a prayer for you, my friend.
oh, Robin Ann – Your caring and resolve are so important to so many. I so appreciate the people who stand up and are willing to commit to work for change for the collective. Good luck to you and your coworkers. Your work matters.
I can continue to be kind to everyone I meet. By smiling at everyone and thanking everyone, even for the littlest thing, I can show my appreciation and recognition for others.
Beautiful!
Interesting Question. Someone did that for me this morning. I received a call from my dear cousin who lives in Wyoming. We talked for 45 minutes and it brought me such joy to hear from her and catch up on that branch of the family. What a gift it was.
Thanks for sharing! Glad you got to catch up with your family 🩷
My husband is in assisted living now.
Today I found a picture of two herons that we used to have on our wall. We love herons and always thought of this picture as symbolizing our loving relationship.
I had tucked it away. I will take it over to him today and know it will make him so happy to have it.
He will absolutely love it, such a loving thing to do. I just saw a heron on my walk the other day. Now next time I see one I will think of you both.
Love this
Herons are such elegant, beautiful birds.
So wonderful that you found that picture.
I’m so sorry your husband is in assisted living, Linda.
That must be such a difficult adjustment to make.
I’ll light a candle on this site for you and your husband,
in honor of your love.
♥️
Linda, the candle is listed under
For Linda and husband From Mary
Even though I don’t post I do visit here each and every morning as part of my prayer and meditation time. I can’t help but notice that Nanette has not been present for a few days. I hope all is well as she had a recent heart attack. Thinking of you Nanette.. you are in my prayers 🙏
It’s nice to see you back Diane. I hope Nanette is ok too.
Thinking of all the others too-Kevin, Avril, Dusty Su, missing ya’ll.
I have also thought of Nannette lately not being here.
Diane, how great to hear from you,
and how great it is to know you are here each morning!☀️
I was just thinking about you yesterday.
Anna occasionally posts, as you must know, but I haven’t heard from her lately.
I do hope Nanette is well.
I join you in a prayer for Nanette.
Sending love to you Diane!
♥️
This is
by no means
a reprimand,
as I have few to no qualms
about telling others when I have been kind,
but I took a liking to the following sentiment,
and have thought much about it
over the years.
Someone once wrote
that it would be great,
and of high personal value,
to do a kind thing for someone every day,
and not tell anyone else about it. 🙂
I will find a person
and offer a kindness
and then tuck it in my heart,
and perhaps hope
that the other person
might tell someone of it.
ps. I will feed ‘my’ birds today.
Kindness counts. ♥
Kindness most definitely counts.
I love this Sparrow!
“Offer a kindness and tuck it in my heart”
💕
Beautiful
A close family member (who’s very private and wouldn’t want me talking about them on the internet so I won’t specify the relationship) is dealing with her husband’s very unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer. He’ll be having surgery early in the new year. I’ll send her the recipe I found for a shared favorite dessert and try to find a suitable cartoon that will make her laugh.
Humor can be such a mood lightener, Barb. A nice combo to offer.
and two tiny gestures that will matter….. I am putting on soft holiday music in my background as I bake today, and going out right now to fill the bird feeders – sunflower chips, walnut pieces, suet, hummingbird sugar water, and a few peanuts for the blue jay — we are grateful for our bounty today and I will let the little backyard birds show me how to celebrate good fortune….
I need to fill up my bird feeder too 🙂
“…let the little backyard birds show me how to celebrate good fortune…”
Love this so much Carol Ann.
And I love your whole sharing today!
Thank you.
Birds
are people too… ♥️
that’s right, Sparrow!!!! smiling with you…
The adage, “you never know what someone else is going through” is apropo this week. So, open a door for someone, say thank you and you’re welcome, perhaps pay for someone’s meal in the drive thru, or just say encouraging things to someone. It could create a smile that creates more. Paying it forward…it does work.
I generally stay connected with people. Especially if they are suffering. I will make some phone calls.
Thank you for this reminder.
My phones rang early this morning. I was willing to say hello to someone who was hurting. It helped both of us.
I think we all need joy. I think if I remember to give what I want to receive, I will create joy.
Yram, I read this idea somewhere along the line, “Whatever you want, give it away.” It is exactly what you are saying. Thank you for helping me remember this notion.
So true, Yram!
I can call my mom when she gets back from LA later today. She went to visit my sister’s family to meet my new nephew. She’ll appreciate the call and will love telling me all about the baby.
Sending “Happy holidays” messages to other people is what I can do to create joy.
That time isn’t far off. We have a lot of people to get to.