Wow ... We've made it to the final day of this 31-day series. I hope you've found a few new ways to care creatively. Thank you to those of you who have left comments or sent emails to say this series has encouraged or inspired you. I couldn't be more pleased! After all, it takes every one of us reaching beyond ourselves to care for those around us. Beyond ourselves ... That's my topic on this 31st day of Creative Caring I had an unusual experience about a year ago. The morning began like any other, but as I stood before the bathroom mirror applying my makeup, I felt strangely compelled to take $200 out of the checking account. Hmmm... Was there even $200 IN the checking account? As I finished my morning ... Keep Reading...
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TABLE FOR TWO: Day 30 of 31 Days of Creative Caring
A few years ago, I made plans to provide a romantic Valentine's Day table for two dinner for an elderly couple in their late 80s. They were dear friends, and I knew their declining health often kept them from doing the "little things" they wanted to do for each other. With their daughter's approval, I began preparing the surprise. Plans were to arrive unannounced at their home carrying white linens, china, crystal, sterling flatware ... floating heart-shaped candles ... and a red rose in a bud vase. I would also bring a favorite, easy-to-transport meal of smoked pork tenderloin, wild rice with cranberries, salad, rolls ... and a decadent dessert. After serving my guests, I would leave, returning later for ... Keep Reading...
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ORPHANS: Day 29 of 31 Days of Creative Caring
By the most common definition, an orphan is a child whose parents are both dead. We sometimes call these children biological orphans. Their parents died from illness, accident, tragedy, war, etc. The highest numbers of biological orphans can be found in countries where war or AIDS are present. There are also social orphans: children abandoned by their parents or whose living situations have necessitated their removal from the home. The cause may be as sad as a parent overcome by alcoholism, drug addiction, or psychological impairment ... or as heinous as a parent who walks away without ever looking back, leaving a child (or multiple children) alone. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is ... Keep Reading...
