Giving Thanks

Around the Holidays is a really great time to show acts of kindness. It is already something most people do especially when spending time with their loved ones. This week has been more of an eye opener for me because my godson went into the NICU. He is still there, but doing better. I wanted to help in anyway that I could, so while my acts were random they were mainly biased to him and his family. A couple of things that I did was baked them some desserts and brought them up to them on Thanksgiving. I also brought in some magazines for her to read and then donate to the hospital since there was so many families stuck there for such a long time. I went and brought them some clothes and snacks since they had to leave in such a hurry. I know all of these things are appreciated and I want to help in anyway I can. Tomorrow I am cooking dinner for them since I know its been over two weeks since they had a home cooked meal. I am working on doing something for the nurses as well to show how much I appreciate them being so good to the people I love. Other random acts of kindness I completed were donating some books to the library, donating toys to families in the army, and donated money to St. Jude.
My friend also lost a close friend to her due to a drunk driver. Her husband and baby were left behind in critical condition. I have started a group that has "adopted" them for Christmas to raise money and gifts to help them get through this troubling time.
As you can see, tradegy has a way of bringing people together and really makes you focus on what is good in your life. Without being aware of the blessings you are granted everyday you really don't know what is that you have to be grateful for. Going to that hospital everyday has really helped me see that. You see so many families surrounding eachother for support and then you see the lonely mom who looks exhausted and has no one. Don't take for granted what other people wish they had. If you see someone with less than you always try to show them you care.