ozzzyyy Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 TO HEAL A BROKEN HEART Jan 9, 2003 An Act of Kindness for a Broken Heart By Meladee McCarty My husband, Hanoch, and I wrote a book, "Acts of Kindness: How to Create a Kindness Revolution," which has generated much interest across America. This story was shared with us by an anonymous caller during a radio talk show in Chicago. "Hi, Mommy, what are you doing?" asked Susie. "I'm making a casserole for Mrs. Smith next door," said her mother. "Why?" asked Susie, who was only six years old. "Because Mrs. Smith is very sad; she lost her daughter and she has a broken heart. We need to take care of her for a little while." "Why, Mommy?" "You see, Susie, when someone is very, very sad, they have trouble doing the little things like making dinner or other chores. Because we're part of a community and Mrs. Smith is our neighbor, we need to do some things to help her. Mrs. Smith won't ever be able to talk with her daughter or hug her or do all those wonderful things that mommies and daughters do together. You are a very smart girl, Susie; maybe you'll think of some way to help take care of Mrs. Smith." Susie thought seriously about this challenge and how she could do her part in caring for Mrs. Smith. A few minutes later, Susie knocked on her door. After a few moments Mrs. Smith answered the knock with a "Hi, Susie." Susie noticed that Mrs. Smith didn't have that familiar musical quality about her voice when she greeted someone. Mrs. Smith also looked as though she might have been crying because her eyes were watery and swollen. "What can I do for you, Susie?" asked Mrs. Smith. "My mommy says that you lost your daughter and you're very, very sad with a broken heart." Susie held her hand out shyly. In it was a Band-Aid. "This is for your broken heart." Mrs. Smith gasped, choking back her tears. She knelt down and hugged Susie. Through her tears she said, "Thank you, darling girl, this will help a lot." Mrs. Smith accepted Susie's act of kindness and took it one step further. She purchased a small key ring with a plexiglass picture frame - the ones designed to carry keys and proudly display a family portrait at the same time. Mrs. Smith placed Susie's Band-Aid in the frame to remind herself to heal a little every time she sees it. She wisely knows that healing takes time and support. It has become her symbol for healing, while not forgetting the joy and love she experienced with her daughter. ******************************************** Since Ed's death, I sense great pain here at this site. This is a new experience for many of us with little choice but to deal with online grief. There are many confusing and conflicting questions that linger in our minds, hearts and prayers. Helplessness in not knowing what to do, and regrets that we did not do enough. Some of us had more communication with Ed, than we did with many of our own family members and friends. How it hurts to have lost a comrade and friend. I know personally for me it is difficult to post and that I'm hesitant to want to continue on, knowing it will never be as before. I'm also scared that if I get too close to any one of you, that tomorrow you may not be here. I just want you all to know how very much you mean to me and that somewhere in my heart, I know time will erase the great pain and sadness I feel today. I'm praying for that "band aid" reminder that joy does come in the morning when healing has had its way with us. Just thought you should know. I believe the first step to healing a broken heart, is to be able to reach out and tell one another how much it hurts and how very much we need one another. ((((((((Mrs. Survival Friends)))))))) I love you all! ------------------ Quote Link to comment
lowlander Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 I love you too, sweety!!! ((((((((((((((((((((You))))))))))))))))))))) (((((((((((((((((((everyone here at Mrs.Survival)))))))))))))))))) ------------------ Quote Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 (((((((((Ginger))))))))) Very nicely said, Ginger...you have a great way with words, they express what I have been thinking too! ------------------ Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, and His love endures forever! Quote Link to comment
gardnmom Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Thank you Ginger. A beautiful sentiment. It is important for us to realize that we are already attached to members of this forum, that we are a family, and have been for a long time. We must comfort one another with love and the things that we have always done. Grief is a part of life that all must bear, each in his own way, we cope. I am attached in one way or another to each and everyone here. Blessings on you all. ------------------ Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. [This message has been edited by Lois (edited January 09, 2003).] Quote Link to comment
mrszouave Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 THAT WAS PERFECT GINGER.....JUST PERFECT! love, deb Quote Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Ginger, Your post, was a beautiful illustration...Thank You....I've been wondering where you were. I've missed your posts, and you too.... ((((((((Ginger & Friends)))))))) ------------------ Quote Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 {{{{{Ginger}}}}} Thanks I needed that band-aid today! Thinking it might be a good idea to stick one on my monitor as a reminder! ------------------ Quote Link to comment
ozzzyyy Posted January 10, 2003 Author Share Posted January 10, 2003 Bless you all! I'm so glad we have one another Thank you for hearing my heart cry! Becca Anne, what a wonderful thought! I hadn't thought of appying a bandaid to my computer! That is where I need to see this visable reminder and know that we are all in a delicate healing place. Love ya'll! ------------------ Quote Link to comment
theyd Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Thank you Ginger. That was just perfect. My monitor will wear a bandaid too. Big Hugs all around..... Quote Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Thanks hon. I'm off to look for a bandaid. I love you all ------------------ Quote Link to comment
logcabinmama Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Thank you Ginger, that was so very good. Yes, we are a family and we are here for each other. Looks like there will be several monitors with band-aids. (((((((Hugs to everyone here.)))))) Love ya all ------------------ Quote Link to comment
Snowmom Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 Thank you Ginger. That was wonderful. (((((Hugs to everybody))))) ------------------ Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.