Two weeks ago my neighbor's father died unexpectedly. She left with her two children, 3 and 6 months, to join her mother and siblings in Austin. My neighbor's husband stayed here to work, then joined them for the Christmas weekend. They all returned midday today.
I knocked on the door to ask what they needed from the grocery store. Just a half gallon of milk, he said. I went to a store that sells wonderful prepared foods and bought two days' worth of fresh dinners, and two dinners for the freezer. And milk and other perishable staples.
When I delivered the food, it was clear they were frazzled and spent. It was also clear they were relieved not to have to go to the store, not to have to cook, not to have to think beyond arriving, regrouping, attending to their young children, and holding their aching hearts. I'm so glad I did that.
I knocked on the door to ask what they needed from the grocery store. Just a half gallon of milk, he said. I went to a store that sells wonderful prepared foods and bought two days' worth of fresh dinners, and two dinners for the freezer. And milk and other perishable staples.When I delivered the food, it was clear they were frazzled and spent. It was also clear they were relieved not to have to go to the store, not to have to cook, not to have to think beyond arriving, regrouping, attending to their young children, and holding their aching hearts. I'm so glad I did that.
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- Posted by vita
- Feb 1, 2017
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
Painiacs wrote: Iftbless you what a wonderful g
splain wrote: Vita , thank you for such a beautiful, thoughtful act of kindness. What an amazing neighbor you are.:)))))))
mindyjourney wrote: I am so glad you did that too, my friend :). I have been on the receiving end of such a kindness after both mother and father transitioned...is a kindness you never forget. Thank YOU!
leoladyc728 wrote: thank you for doing this. Such a blessing to them.
debbe530 wrote: What a most welcome gift in time of need. Blessings on you for thinking outside the stated need.
healingtree wrote: What a real help. Thank you so much for offering a bit of needed relief. Lovrly.
Mish wrote: That was a beautiful thing to do for them. Bless you â¤ï¸
pyronik wrote: that's a brilliant thoughtful thing right there. Thank you, I imagine it was a major kindness to them
RoseMarie wrote: Beautiful kindness thank you x 💓
