It is common to bring meals to those who have just given birth or lost a loved one, but what about when other situations arise that are stressful? Could we do the same for someone in those situations?
I bring this up because a friend of mine showed incredible kindness and thoughtfulness and was an excellent example to all of us.
Another friend of mine lost her job and was distraught - and reasonably so. She sent out an email asking for prayers. I, like many others, sent her a response letting her know I would be praying for her and if I heard of any available jobs I would pass along the information. My response was thoughtful and came from the heart.
But one of our friends took it a step further. She went to the store and bought a bottle of wine, an already cooked chicken, already made macaroni and cheese (for our friend's son) and some flowers and drove to her house (the day she lost her job) and brought her and her son dinner. What a load off our friend's mind to not have to worry about that!
What are some other situations where you could bring a meal to someone to take one less worry off their mind?
* breakup * sick child * sick * new job * loss of a pet * new home * broken bone * car accident...
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Other Ways To Give - 2
11. Donate magazines to nursing homes
12. Donate old towels and blankets to animal shelters
13. Volunteer to read to children at your local library
14. Donate books to your local library/library book store
15. Say "I love you"
16. Volunteer at a hospital
17. Pick up trash you see on the ground and throw it away
18. Participate in cancer walks
19. Donate blankets to homeless shelters
20. Participate in Big Brothers/Big Sisters
12. Donate old towels and blankets to animal shelters
13. Volunteer to read to children at your local library
14. Donate books to your local library/library book store
15. Say "I love you"
16. Volunteer at a hospital
17. Pick up trash you see on the ground and throw it away
18. Participate in cancer walks
19. Donate blankets to homeless shelters
20. Participate in Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Click to Give - FREE
What would you do if you could help feed animals, save a piece of rain forest, feed the hungry, help with literacy, care for children's health, and help the fight against breast cancer every day and it didn't cost you a cent? Could you?
You can! Make a habit of going to the web site www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive every day and click on the box that says Click Here To Give - It's FREE (you can only click once a day).
Then go to the next tab on the site, Rainforest, and repeat. Continue until you've clicked on every tab and you will have made a difference with just the click of your mouse. With every click the sponsers of that charity make donations - food, books, money, land...
It only takes a minute to make a difference.
You can! Make a habit of going to the web site www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive every day and click on the box that says Click Here To Give - It's FREE (you can only click once a day).
Then go to the next tab on the site, Rainforest, and repeat. Continue until you've clicked on every tab and you will have made a difference with just the click of your mouse. With every click the sponsers of that charity make donations - food, books, money, land...
It only takes a minute to make a difference.
Help the Homeless
How many times have you been stopped at a red light and seen a homeless person holding a sign asking for help? It happens more than we care to admit. I know, from comments I have heard, that a lot of people don't like to give them money, but that doesn't mean you can't help them. You can give them a care bag.
A care bag is a sandwich bag or average size gift bag filled with every day items that everyone needs. Keep a couple in your car and the next time you see a homeless person on the street give them one.
Suggested items to include:
Soap Toothbrush Toothpaste Comb or Brush Socks Bottled Water
Food item (granola bars, crackers, etc. *check experation date) Shampoo
Deoderant A note or card of encouragement
***Keep a box of dog biscuits on hand to give to them if they have a pet with them.***
A care bag is a sandwich bag or average size gift bag filled with every day items that everyone needs. Keep a couple in your car and the next time you see a homeless person on the street give them one.
Suggested items to include:
Soap Toothbrush Toothpaste Comb or Brush Socks Bottled Water
Food item (granola bars, crackers, etc. *check experation date) Shampoo
Deoderant A note or card of encouragement
***Keep a box of dog biscuits on hand to give to them if they have a pet with them.***
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
February - Preemie Hats (Crochet)
Children are born premature every day and it is vital that their heads stay warm. This is your chance to help save a life.
These hats can be donated to hospitals and currently to Caps for Good (until February 28, 2011). You can visit the Caps for Good web site for more details and to download a Caps For Good Action Kit. http://www.goodgoes.org/caps#&slider1=3
We'll start with a basic hat pattern and then toward the end of the pattern I will provide two variations.
Needle size H-8
Row 1
Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from the hook; sl st at top of beg chain to join; count is 12 dc
Row 2
Ch 3, dc in joining ch;2 dc in each dc around, join; count is 24dc
Row 3
Ch 3, dc in joining ch; *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join; count is 32 dc
Rows 4 - 10
Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join
*Variation 1*
Row 11
Sc in each dc around; join
Row 12
Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, * ch 2, picot, ch 2, skip next 4 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from *, last 2 sc, slip stitch to finish
Unfolded
Folded
*Variation 2*
Row 11
Ch 3, picot the ch 3, sc in next dc, *picot, sc in next dc; repeat from *, sc in last dc
Row 12
Ch 4, sc in next sc, *ch 4, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, slip stitch to finish
Unfolded
Folded
These hats can be donated to hospitals and currently to Caps for Good (until February 28, 2011). You can visit the Caps for Good web site for more details and to download a Caps For Good Action Kit. http://www.goodgoes.org/caps#&slider1=3
We'll start with a basic hat pattern and then toward the end of the pattern I will provide two variations.
Needle size H-8
Row 1
Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from the hook; sl st at top of beg chain to join; count is 12 dc
Row 2
Ch 3, dc in joining ch;2 dc in each dc around, join; count is 24dc
Row 3
Ch 3, dc in joining ch; *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join; count is 32 dc
Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join
*Variation 1*
Row 11
Sc in each dc around; join
Row 12
Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, * ch 2, picot, ch 2, skip next 4 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from *, last 2 sc, slip stitch to finish
Unfolded
Folded*Variation 2*
Row 11
Ch 3, picot the ch 3, sc in next dc, *picot, sc in next dc; repeat from *, sc in last dc
Row 12
Ch 4, sc in next sc, *ch 4, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, slip stitch to finish
Unfolded Folded Other Ways to Give - 1
1. Pray for one another.
2. Listen more than you talk.
3. Look a person in the eyes when they're talking to you. It shows you're listening.
4. Everyone is different. Try to be understanding and compassionate when someone is going through hard times and difficult situations.
5. Hold the door open for someone.
6. Volunteer to serve at a food bank.
7. Buy canned or non perishable food items and donate them to your local food bank. Some stores have Buy One Get One Free Deals or 10 for $10 can goods deals.
8. Donate gently used clothes and household items to Good Will or to a shelter.
9. Help an elderly neighbor by mowing and weeding their yard.
10. Babysit a friend's child for free so they can enjoy a day or night out.
2. Listen more than you talk.
3. Look a person in the eyes when they're talking to you. It shows you're listening.
4. Everyone is different. Try to be understanding and compassionate when someone is going through hard times and difficult situations.
5. Hold the door open for someone.
6. Volunteer to serve at a food bank.
7. Buy canned or non perishable food items and donate them to your local food bank. Some stores have Buy One Get One Free Deals or 10 for $10 can goods deals.
8. Donate gently used clothes and household items to Good Will or to a shelter.
9. Help an elderly neighbor by mowing and weeding their yard.
10. Babysit a friend's child for free so they can enjoy a day or night out.
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