Shoes.
Just say the word and see what happens.
For some, we begin reaching for our credit cards right away. For others, we don't even give them a moment's thought--we simply know they are there and we will put them on each morning before we begin the day.
When was the last time you counted the number of shoes in your closet? How many do you think are there? One pair? Ten? A number higher than all of your fingers and toes?
Now, imagine if your answer was "none." There are so many in the world who could give this answer. They are walking barefoot, because they lack the resources to simply put shoes on their feet.
Today's kindness idea: When slipping off your shoes at the end of the day, take a moment to slip into your closet and pull out those gently worn shoes you haven't used in a while. Locate a shoe donation location, and drop them in. What a difference you can make delivering kindness from the sole.
WELCOME!
On the day of Heller’s life celebration, his grandmother (Mapa) said these words:
“Many people have mentioned the fact that this tragedy (the loss of our sunshine) is heightened by the fact that it happened around Christmas, and they wonder how we will ever get through another Christmas.
Christmas is Christ’s day and we will continue to celebrate Jesus on that day! But December 22nd will be a day reserved for celebrating the life of Heller, and we will celebrate on that day (and perhaps a few days prior to) the way he would want us to. On that day, we will go out and make a change, do a good deed, and let the world know that a little boy once lived for that special reason.”
So, on December 22nd, Heller’s friends and family will honor his memory by spreading random (and deliberate) acts of kindness to others. We encourage you to go out and spread some kindness of your own.
Then, if you would like to, please leave a comment or send an email to BecauseofHeller@aol.com and share what you did, what you witnessed, or what others did for you so we may share Heller's impact with others. So we can remember that we are still celebrating his life!
“Many people have mentioned the fact that this tragedy (the loss of our sunshine) is heightened by the fact that it happened around Christmas, and they wonder how we will ever get through another Christmas.
Christmas is Christ’s day and we will continue to celebrate Jesus on that day! But December 22nd will be a day reserved for celebrating the life of Heller, and we will celebrate on that day (and perhaps a few days prior to) the way he would want us to. On that day, we will go out and make a change, do a good deed, and let the world know that a little boy once lived for that special reason.”
So, on December 22nd, Heller’s friends and family will honor his memory by spreading random (and deliberate) acts of kindness to others. We encourage you to go out and spread some kindness of your own.
Then, if you would like to, please leave a comment or send an email to BecauseofHeller@aol.com and share what you did, what you witnessed, or what others did for you so we may share Heller's impact with others. So we can remember that we are still celebrating his life!
Have You Received a Kindness Inspired by Heller?
If you received a card like the one below, and/or a kindness inspired by Heller, please share your story, so we may know how Heller's kindness touched the lives of others. You may leave a comment, or you may email your story to be posted on the blog to BecauseofHeller@aol.com.
Help this Site Grow Because of Heller
This year, we are making the choice to look forward to December 22nd! We cannot wait to share Heller's kindness with others. We know there will be difficult times as the date grows nearer, so we look forward to stopping by this site during those times to see what kindnesses are growing and to share stories of our kindnesses as well.
Please feel free to send an email to BecauseofHeller@aol.com with any suggestions, comments, thoughts, or ideas about how we can make December 22nd even more special "Because of Heller."
Please feel free to send an email to BecauseofHeller@aol.com with any suggestions, comments, thoughts, or ideas about how we can make December 22nd even more special "Because of Heller."
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Give from the Sole
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Tomorrow a friend of my daughter is coming to stay with us for a few days, a while, don't know for sure how long. She isn't getting along with her parents and they need some time apart I think to appreciate each other again. She's a handful and this could be a big mistake on my part, not sure what I'm getting myself or my family into, but I've committed to helping and all I can do is pray that it does. Wish me luck!!!
You are in my prayers, Denise! Kindness isn't always easy, is it? But, I assure you, it is always rewarding. xoxo Hayley
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