Monday, January 3, 2011

forget me not...

changing the world
one random act of kindness
at a time...

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Two years ago, my beloved friend BJ was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. (exhale). Quite a sobering experience for sure but JAH has walked in stride with me, even carried me along the way, in my attempts to shower her with as much love as is humanly possible.  

At the outset, a friend suggested that I write BJ each week.  It would be good for both of you, she said.  I didn't know what to say at first...I mean, what could I say?  I cried.  I prayed.  I meditated.  And deep in the stillness, I found my words...

In sharing this experience, Selah's Angels soon emerged - a group of wonderful bloggers and friends who volunteered to send anonymous greeting cards to BJ at their leisure.  Their words of love and random acts of kindness lifted BJ's spirits to unimaginable heights, and continue to make a world of difference in her life.  thank you oh so much.  BJ was so touched by your compassion, she requested that I connect her with someone in need to periodically shower with love.  As you may (or may not) remember, I taught her how to quilt during our most recent visit together.  Imagine my surprise when BJ called me all excited to tell me that she made a quilt and sent it to this beautiful soul she has never met, just because.  

For two years now, Selah's Angels have been sending greeting cards to those in need - primarily the sick and elderly, especially those touched by cancer.   The recipient list has since grown by request (which we have happily embraced).  

This year, Random Acts of Kindness week will be celebrated globally from February 14 - 20, so I thought it would be a good time to invite you to join Selah's Angels in sending one of the recipients on  our list a warm greeting card in the mail (anonymously of course).  You need only send one greeting card (handmade or store bought) and there is no future commitment required in this shower of love. If you are interested, please leave a comment here or email me at necessaryroom@gmail.com.

*All greeting cards should be mailed by February 14, 2011*

forget.me.not

29 comments:

iasa said...

COunt me in

Anyes said...

Always a pleasure to be part of something so great, count me in :-)

Cathi said...

Definitely count me in too!

Operaton You said...

Ah....yes!!!

Definitely, without a doubt, I am sending a card / a message of hope and love.

Thank you for making it easy for us to spread and share our love!

I love you!

Cindy said...

Se'lah count me in for sure. hugs to you.

ELK said...

THIS is an amazing story and I am so in on this one ...let me know who..when ..where

Lyn said...

I'm there!

Umā said...

Me too!

Unknown said...

The cards do mean so much to the person going through a tough time. I should be able to send one. I try to do so faithfully. :)

Tracey said...

You leave me speechless.... Count me in :-)

Tracy said...

Oh, I would LOVE to send some LOVE...be sure to count me in. ;o) ((HUGS))

Baracka said...

it would be a pleasure to give love to others... please count me in

chris said...

Count me in.

Kass said...

Oh, yes. I would love to do this.

Gail said...

Oh YES Se'Lah, I am so interested and want to be art of your mission.
You do such good work for so many in need. God Bless you
Love Gail
peace....

margie said...

i'm in. xo

A Box of Chocolates said...

Se'Lah
i'd love to sweetie.

beth said...

i would love to do this.....
will you be sending out reminders to us....i'm so bad with these things when it comes to dates :(

but great on following through :)

Gayle said...

I'm in!

Birdie said...

I'm participating Se'lah! big hugs and lots of love to you!!

Anonymous said...

Count me in Se'lah!

Much love,
Sharon

libby said...

i'd love to be a part of this...can you still count me in?

thank you and sending lots of new year love and light your way.

<3

Teresa O said...

Such lovely goodness. I would love to send a card.

Jessica Lynn said...

i found a link from birdies blog to you. i'm so happy i did ;) what a generous, loving heart you have. i'm inspired! i would love to be a part of this!

spread your wings said...

i'm interested in participating in this. came via planetM

My Courageous Life said...

I'm interested!

VM Sehy Photography said...

I'd like to join as well.

Lisa Johnson said...

I'm interested if it's not too late.

Anonymous said...

Count me in please!