Today was our first FAIL for Random Acts of Kindness Advent.
My Aunt Linda fixed us all Sunday lunch at my mom’s, minus my mom.
I never anticipated how crappy it would be.
Completely hard, rough no good day and it just did not happen.
So we’re going to try again tomorrow with…
gifting our mailman a little Christmas cheer.
We can do it!
Oh and giveaway tomorrow. Check back!
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To be honest. My dad’s house still has a ton of stuff just sitting in there. I wish I could get out but there is no way for me to get in 🙁 I just couldn’t do it. Prayers for strength.
Girl, you are amazing! And your Random Acts of Kindess has “infected” our household. I love reading each day about what you are doing/have done. And a “slacker” you ARE NOT!! Don’t be so hard on yourself. Grief stinks and walking through it this time of year stinks even more! It’s great to know that His mercies are new every morning!! Praise the Lord for that!
Ditto a thousand times again & again & again what Amy L. has said!!! 🙂
Cut your self some slack, deary! Your charitable heart and God given strength is inspiring. Hugs and prayers for the days and weeks to come.
I have been beside myself that you could even do day 1. I can hardly complete a task like that when I’m not grieving. You are amazing and your teaching your children unforgettable life lessons, even the one that says you have to give yourself room to grieve. May God be the God of Comfort for you this season!
Slacker is the very last word anyone that knows you- in person or via the internet- would use for you. Girl, you are the anti-slacker! I don’t think you call today a ‘fail’ I think you would call it taking a brief break because you are a human bean =) walking through a really tough time. You are so honest and transparent, I think when you go outside during the day, the sun will shine completely through you. =) Hang in there. You are doing good.
Laura, You are being way too hard on yourself. You are an inspiration to those of us who too have lost a parent and I for one am amazed at the strength God has given you in your time of grieving. This time of year has always been the hardest for me and it has been 11 years now since I lost my dad, he was 54 and I was 30. We try to do something to celebrate his life each year. We may make an ornament in his honor or buy ( and eat of course) his favorite food or candy, We light candles in his memory and so on. This seems to help us always remember the happier times and it allows us to keep his memory alive. I hope this helps 🙂
And the random acts of kindness is such a sweet, sweet thing to do and to teach your kids. Just makes me smile! I will continue to pray God’s comfort for you as you heal from your loss and please know that you are never alone.
Oh sweet, Laura. You most definitely are NOT a slacker. I love reading about your Random Acts of Kindness, but you have to remember to also be kind to yourself and give yourself some grace through all of this. Today is a new day! Sending you BIG hugs and continuing to pray for you and your family! Hoping today is a better day!
Laura,
I have been in awe of your commitment to the advent calendar, so much so that I told my dad about it, who is a pastor. Yesterday, he talked about it in his sermon and encouraged others to follow suit– so really, you didn’t fail on your random acts because they were influencing others in places you didn’t even know! (Texas)
We are praying for you and your family in this season.
Well, I did my first Random Act of Kindness yesterday … your love and faith is starting a movement! I prayed on my way to Target for the Lord to put someone in line behind me who could use a gift card. After nervously shopping and circling the store a few times, I got in line. The cashier finished checking my items and there was NO ONE in line behind me … yes, at Target one week before Christmas. I looked up at the cashier who had to have been at least 6 months pregnant and I knew that she was the one. So I bought my card, paid for my order, and then said, “This is for you, Merry Christmas!” Her mouth dropped open and she didn’t say anything … I think that was good?!?! Anyway, just wanted you to know that you didn’t fail and you’re not a slacker. Thanks again for the inspiration!