It was the 3rd month memorial on December 26th, 2016 of my husband's passing. In my husband's memory, I had planned to bring together more of my family and friends to share this December, a little bit of kindness and gratitude.
I made a list of some basic groceries that we will need to fill up 30 Boxes. My sister and her husband donated the bulk of the groceries on their own initiative, towards the hampers and I arrived to find these being delivered at home. My 10-year-old nephew shopped with me for the balance and never tired out in the busy malls. Between my family members and friends ranging from 10-year-old to my 86-year-old dad (turned 86 today 27 Dec) who all helped buy the groceries, pack the boxes, seal the boxes , load the vehicles, drive to the townships to deliver each box to the needy families and finally to give gratitude and thanks in memory of my husband and brother.
While my family and I carried out this distribution, my husbands family 3000 kilometers away provided homemade hotdog rolls, juice and biscuits to 30 homeless people.
They too received so much of gratitude.
This year our festive season was a sad and heartbreaking time for us all but these actions helped us get through the days by focusing on bringing light to the lives of the needy. We continue to carry out service to those around us. I know in my heart that we are led to those in need as instruments of God's plan and our Angels that guide us. Blessings to my husband and brother's souls.
I made a list of some basic groceries that we will need to fill up 30 Boxes. My sister and her husband donated the bulk of the groceries on their own initiative, towards the hampers and I arrived to find these being delivered at home. My 10-year-old nephew shopped with me for the balance and never tired out in the busy malls. Between my family members and friends ranging from 10-year-old to my 86-year-old dad (turned 86 today 27 Dec) who all helped buy the groceries, pack the boxes, seal the boxes , load the vehicles, drive to the townships to deliver each box to the needy families and finally to give gratitude and thanks in memory of my husband and brother.
While my family and I carried out this distribution, my husbands family 3000 kilometers away provided homemade hotdog rolls, juice and biscuits to 30 homeless people.They too received so much of gratitude.
This year our festive season was a sad and heartbreaking time for us all but these actions helped us get through the days by focusing on bringing light to the lives of the needy. We continue to carry out service to those around us. I know in my heart that we are led to those in need as instruments of God's plan and our Angels that guide us. Blessings to my husband and brother's souls.
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- Posted by Peace_Spirit
- Dec 29, 2016
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
Mish wrote: Such a beautiful way to honor their memory. Finding solace by helping others, the gift truly is in the giving. Bless you all.â¤ï¸
Alisamom wrote: What a wonderful way to remember your husband. Such a lovely family effort!
splain wrote: Beautiful way to remember your husband and brother.
RoseMarie wrote: So endorse Mish's comments. What a loving thing to do when yiur loss is so recent. Bless you x
mindyjourney wrote: Such a loving way to honor husband's memory, my friend. To transform such a loss and grief to one of service and kindness takes much strength and courage. You husband's spirit lives on. Blessings of continued comfort.
leoladyc728 wrote: what a beautiful way to express your love for your husband.
kjoyw wrote: Such a lovely tribute!
Virginia wrote: A loving gesture in so many ways. Bravo to all those involved. You made good memories for yourselves and the recipients.
tsantospaula wrote: Having a purpose, especially if it brings good to others, eases suffering.
