18 Special Days
It's Solomon's birthday tomorrow. Can't believe it's been two years since our little angel boy was born. We'd like to celebrate the impact he's had on our family by marking his 18 days of life with special acts of kindness and service. We were so touched by the acts of kindness, large and small, shown to us through this whole experience. Now is our opportunity to do that for others. Please feel free to join us. You can post an anonymous comment to let us know what you're doing.
posted by Becky @ 1:29:00 PM
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I took some treats over to a neighbor I don't know too well to check on her and her elderly husband who's been ill. I stayed for awhile and had a good visit.
We gave a donation to the food bank while visiting the grocery store today.
We took cookies to a neighbor family and a puzzle to some friends.
I wrote a letter to a family I taught on my mission to catch up with them.
I tried to concentrate on enjoying and being grateful for my little ones today
Thursday we are going over to entertain some patients at an adult day care center. I am also going to try and go in and donate blood.
I gave some flowers to a very lonely, older lady to try to cheer her up; I hope spending a little time to talk with her helped her have a better day.
I'm going to run some errands and do shopping today for someone in need.
I am sending family money so they can have a Happy Thanksgiving.
I baked some banana bread for some families. My son loved helping me prepare it...
I watched my friend's daughter this afternoon so that she could have some time to herself.
I drove the missionaries around all evening so they could get where they needed to.
I took dinner to a friend who was sick today.
I checked in with a friend who's husband recently had surgery.
I took care of my friend's kids so she could rest.
I took flowers to a friend who just her baby home from the hospital.
I am watching a friend's child so that she can have a little time to herself, and get some things done.
I spent quite a bit of time with a lady I know, and took the opportunity to tell her that Jesus wants us to choose to be as much like him as we can...by being patient, and kind, and helpful to others. She has never wanted to "be like him" because she thought that meant suffering like he did. It felt good to tell her that he did the suffering so we wouldn't have to!
I gave a friend a ride home from school.
Sent some flowers to a friend.
I sent a love email to my husband, just to let him know how much I appreciate all he does for our family.
I apologized to a friend whom I had been mad at.
I spent extra time playing with my daughter today.
I did some extra chores for my spouse.
I started making a blanket for a friend who's expecting a baby.
I took some cinnamon rolls to a friend who recently lost her 7-year-old son. We visited for 1 1/2hours and shared many tender thoughts. I was able to share a little bit of my testimony regarding our purpose here on earth as well as the next life. It was a wonderful experience.
I spent some time at a friend's house talking about the gospel. He's LDS, but really needed a pick-me-up.
I took my son out for a couple of hours so that my spouse who was feeling ill could sleep.
I visited with a neighbor this morning who is new to the area and has been feeling a little bit homesick.
Helped a sick friend by taking her daughter to and from preschool
Helped a neighbor with some chores
I decided that I would do 18 special things after learning what you guys were doing. So I have delivered treats to neighbors and friends. I took a favorite treat to a friend having a hard day, I watched a friends kids, I took a neighbors daycare kid to school, and Ive made sure to be there for my sister who has had a hard time lately. Thanks for sharing your idea it was great being a part of it!
I did a few extra things to save my husband some time and effort today.
I helped a neighbor fix his mailbox today...
I lent a hand to help out with a church activity when they needed it.
I made a pancake breakfast for my family this morning.
I made a pancake breakfast for my family this morning.
I taught our Primary what precious gifts love and friendship are...and how much other people need us to be kind to them.
I made dinner tonight for a bunch of friends.
I was there for a friend who just needed to feel loved.
I wrote a letter to a teacher from years ago. Letting her know the her positive impact on my life.
I substituted for Primary.
I made my husband a lunch this morning... He forgot it, but that's ok. :-)
watched my friends' little boy for a few hours while she worked
We had the full-time missionaries over for dinner last night.
I went over to a friend's house and helped with her laundry when she wasn't feeling well.
I fed my neighbor's cat.
I volunteered two hours of my time today to help a charity.
I delivered some food to the sister missionaries.
Invited a family that was new in the ward to spend Thanksgiving with us.
I sent new clothes to Africa for babies in need.
I attended a meeting at church that was not assigned to me, so that another could spend time with her family.
I filled in for a friend who couldn't teach her Primary class today.
We gave a piece of furniture to some friends who needed it more than we did.
I picked up some newspapers for our neighbors who were out of town.
I helped a woman move this afternoon.
I gave a couple of friends a ride to the airport.
I made treats for my husband today.
I listened to a friend who's been going through a hard time lately.
Last night I took my daughter and we went to the temple to do sealings. I wanted to do this temple work in honor of Solomon. The first names of the first couple that came up when we were kneeling at the altar was "Solomon and Mary Ann". I was pretty excited and thankful to a God who knows us and loves us.
I spent an hour and offered comfort to a woman who was suffering spiritually.
I took a long walk on Thanksgiving with my father. This is what he loves most to do. We had an exceptional time bonding and enjoying God's creations.
I surprised my husband when I brought a treat home for him from the mall.
I prayed for someone who is struggling and took the opportunity to teach my daughter that praying is always a good way to help someone when there is nothing else you can do.
We went Christmas shopping tonight and bought some presents for a couple of children who are less fortunate than we are. We have loved doing service in honor of Solomon these past 18 days. Thank you! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I had a visit with a sales clerk this evening who seemed to want someone to talk to. It wasn't too busy in the store, so I spent a few minutes listening to her. Sometimes it's just nice to not be in a hurry, and share the moment with someone you don't even know. When I walked away, I thought about Solomon, and hope he knows I am trying to be a better person because of him.
I visited with a friend who is temporarily a single mom. Hopefully it helps to know that she can ask for help if she needs it.
We provided some money that will be used to purchase a wardrobe for a disabled lady in our neighborhood.
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