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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!

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."

Thursday, December 20, 2012

I Have a Gift to Bring

Remember the Little Drummer Boy?  He sang, “I have no gift to bring…to lay before a King….”  Remember his gift?  It brought a smile from the baby Jesus.  The Little Drummer Boy gave from his natural ability and provided an offering strait from his heart.

This year, I am admitting to you, I am feeling overwhelmed.  I don’t know if it is because the days fall in sync with those days five years ago when the week of excitement ended differently than we ever imagined.  Or perhaps I am simply justifying my idleness with my own excuses.  The truth is I’ve been chanting “I have no gift to bring…”  That’s right.  I am unprepared for December 22nd. 
 I once read a story about a woman who had suffered recent hardship and felt like she was alone in the world.  One evening, she came home from work and clicked the message retrieval button on her answering machine.  Someone had played piano music to her recorder.  She never found out who it was, but she said that her spirits were instantly lifted.  I am sorry I cannot give credit to the story teller, but the story stayed with me.
I, however, cannot play the piano.  I cannot play any instrument if you want to know the truth.
I’ve mentioned it before—Heller was a master LEGO builder.  He could build pirate ships, cars, and more.  My favorite creations, however, were his trophies.  To receive a trophy from Heller was something special—an easy kindness he could deliver that I will never forget.
I am not a LEGO builder.
Lately, I have been receiving beautiful works of art from Heller’s little brother, Nicholas.  I am quite impressed with his ability, but most of all, I am impressed with the kindness he displays with each presentation.  “Mommy I made this for you,” is music to my ears, and it always brings a smile.
I am no artist.
But, I do have a gift.  I simply have to search my soul and find a way to use my gift. 
Join me and spread kindness like never before!

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