Smiles For Remaining Days

--by LindaG1953, posted Nov 23, 2013

I have this very sweet neighbor who was just diagnosed with cancer.

She has chosen not to receive any treatment and I try to visit her daily.

When I received my Smile Cards I was wondering how I could use them to make a difference in someone's life. Imaginary light bulbs flashed as I thought about my neighbor and friend. Mary, I realized, would love some happiness in her life.

She loves flowers so I bought a small violet and a "Thinking of You" card, then tucked a Smile Card down inside the leaves of the flower.

That evening I got a call from her asking about the Smile Card. She felt so special. It made her day. It sits in her living room where she can smile at the card every day.

I am just thankful that I can bring some happiness to such a special and kind lady as Mary. I ask God to comfort her everyday that she is here.

Thank you sending me my Smile Cards. I will find a way to send her one everyday until she leaves me.

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Posted by LindaG1953
Nov 23, 2013
Comments (21)

Readers Comments

frank wrote: U are such a wonderful and caring neighbour. God richly bless u and grant your neighbour longer days on earth so she can enjoy more of your kindness.

18cspears wrote: This is so awesome.

Lesley Goodman wrote: Life is so much better when their are people like u! Just having someone there is all it takes to put a smile on someone's face! You are a true person. May god be with the both of u!

Eve Hughes wrote: What a thoughtful thing to do. Life is not about big kindnesses so much as it is about moments. Those small kindnesses we can easily do that eases someones pain for a moment of time.

brendaprice wrote: Thank-you for your kindness and understanding of your neighbour's decision. God bless :)

espanola2 wrote: It warms the heart to know that there are people out there making someones day a little bit better.
God bless

xenahugs wrote: This is so beautiful. Thank you for being there for her.

Sethi wrote: Thank you for sharing and being who you were.

dawn_0 wrote: Neighbors like you are far and few these days! You are a true friend and neighbor! May god bless you and your neighbor! Thank you for being there! I pray one day may we all have neighbors like u!

lesley wrote: Having neighbors like you is so great! You are a true person! May god bless you and be with your neighbor! Thank you for being there

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