Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Balloons For Mom


--by pinksmoochies, posted Jan 6, 2014
Wednesday would have been my mom's 67th birthday. She was an activity director at a nursing home. In her memory, I bought two dozen blue balloons (her favorite color) and took them to a local nursing home where I took them around and gave them to residents.

With my 2.5 year old son in tow, we went around tying them to wheelchairs, invoking smiles and sparking conversation. The director of the place asked for my info because she was so touched! It really brought a little light to the place :)
 
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Glowworm wrote: What a great thing to do to celebrate your mother's life and honor her memory. *hugs* That is truly beautiful.
Mish wrote: Yes, agree with Glowworm. Beautiful!
jsmc10 wrote: Bless you, such a wonderful act :)
blessed2bkind wrote: Thanks for sharing, it means so much to even get a visit in a nursing home. My mom is in one now and just the thought of someone coming to visit brightens their day. Balloons would be an awesome surprise and everyone loves balloons ;)
Bellavida wrote: Wonderful! Inspires me to do the same with my 2 yr old in tow. I want her to know how great it feels to be kind to others. Thanks for the idea.
petra wrote: Inspired to remember my mum on her birthday with an axt of kindness i think she would have liked that

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