One of my neighbors has MS and while I was visiting him today he complained that he was bored.
So, I went back home and collected four scrapbooks, one for his wife and each of his children. Since he was placed on disability he has the days to himself. I suggested he could make scrapbooks for his family with pictures and little notes from him.
We were both surprised by just how much he remembered about each of his children since they were born. As we talked there were tears of happiness brought about by memories he hadn't thought about in years.
Now that he has the time he's going to find all the little trinkets and pictures and place them inside each book. And if he needs some help, he knows I'm only a short walk away.
He was so excited about starting that he went into his bedroom and pulled out all their old pictures and started going through them. He even has the little bracelets from the hospital when they were born.
When I left this afternoon there was a sparkle in his eyes and hope in his heart.
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- Posted by tiggerzzz
- Feb 1, 2013
- Comments (19)
Readers Comments
Joy wrote: What an amazing act of kindness. You are such a light. Many blessings.
jaederque wrote: It never ceases to amaze me how the human touch can literally change a person's outlook. All we have to do is share a little of ourself. Thanks for a great share:)
Peacehunter wrote: You helped him tap into his abundance of love. Great idea! Inspired!
Milana wrote: Aww how sweet! My good friend's mother died of ms yesterday and so this article caught my eye and was very relevant. You are a blessing, and especially to his family!
timvoie wrote: Beautiful gesture. These acts of kindness and care make such a difference in our world.
thaata wrote: You made the entire family happy by your kind act. Nice of you. Thanks.
JustB wrote: Such a thoughtful gift that created so many ripples.
momoffive wrote: Such a sweet and kind thing to do for your friend. You are awesome to help him remember such precious memories. Bless you always!
Durgesh Pandya wrote: Such small stories helps me to think and act smallest opportunity to be kind and make someone happy.
11888 wrote: Such a nice thing to do! :) it was great that you were able to be there for someone! :) peace!
