From
Jon Heaslet:
Jamie –
One difficulty with my ‘job’ is
separating my self from my work. When I assist someone, is it my
job? Is it what I do? Is it who I am?
Regardless, it has been a joy for me this month to visit
elderly persons who can no longer come to church. To take gifts to
families who otherwise would have precious little under their tree or in their
stomachs. To visit patients in hospitals. To acknowledge that at
this time of year, not everyone is deliriously happy. There are many
tears shed during this month, tears at the memory of an empty chair at their
table and an empty place in their heart.
And so I thank you for the encouragement to make something
of this month more than adding to the bottom line of retailers. As Dr.
Seuss said, “Maybe Christmas means just a little bit more.”
I’m sorry for the loss of your son, and grateful that his memory is alive and continues to bring joy to you and your family.
In gratitude,
Jon Rev. Jonathan L. Heaslet
From Lydia Armstrong:
I've
been stretched a little thin this holiday season. I'm working two jobs, and am
short on time and extra cash. I racked my brains for the first couple days of
receiving this email for what I could do in the limited time I had, and in the
end, I decided to keep it simple. I smiled at people and said hello to them. I
gave out as many compliments to strangers as I could. I told my mother I loved
her. I kept my big mouth shut when the guy at the Kroger customer service desk
was short with me. I tried to be as nice to everyone I encountered as I could,
and all the while I kept in mind your boy Theo. Merry Christmas, Fueglein
Helbert family, and may your holiday season be bright.
From Lakilya "LaLa" Dozier:
My good deed for this month was
giving out twenty four meals to the people in Monroe Park during exam week.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas/break.
From
Pete Hanley:
This year I had paid for a parking
spot on Broad Street, but only used ten minutes of my time. I saw some guys
getting out of their car, and scrambling for change, so I gave them the rest of
my parking ticket. Thought about Theo's Stocking right after.
Hope
you had a good fall semester, and have a merry Christmas and happy holidays.
From Helen McGrath:
Well, for Theo's stocking, I have been taking care of my three
older grandchildren while their Mama and Daddy take care of the newest baby and
keep the ship floating. I have not whined, complained, told on the kids when
they misbehaved or were mean to me. I gave up my place in a cash register line
every single time I was in line and gave up close parking spaces to other
shoppers. Thank you Theo, I am a better person.
From
Sara Weaver Lundberg:
Hi Karla!
I wanted to let you know that I volunteered in the infant room for
our Christmas Eve service at church in memory of Theo and for Theo's Stocking.
I held and loved on a crying little, cute, chubby baby. I loved it
and snuggled him up!!!!
Blessings to you, Karla.
From Anonymous:
I visited a
friend on Christmas Eve who really needed some company. She is struggling to
deal with life changes and grief and loss issues of her own. Spending this time
was healing for both of us. I also donated to the MISS Foundation in Theo's
memory.
I LOVE YOU. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
From
Anna Madland Bender:
For Theo's stocking
this year, I gave complimentary
visits to a family that has been coming in to see me for a long time.
They have recently had a large cut in their finances and they couldn't afford chiropractic
care. The wife started getting migraines again and the husband was afflicted
with Bell's Palsy. Everyone now though is healthy in time for the holidays!
Love you!
Dr. Anna
From Anonymous:
I don't like to talk about the kindnesses that I do in Theo's memory, I feel like somehow it makes it seem more about me than him. I try to keep in mind his spirit, his beauty, his life and his gift all season, all year. In that, I try to be a little nicer, even when it is really hard for me to be nicer. I try to remember that it's really about love. Love is the law. I let people out in traffic, I leave big tips, I get doors, I carry stuff when people need help carrying things, I tidy up where it needs tidying, I try to make things a little easier for people how ever I can see a place to do so. This year though, in addition to every day kindnesses, I am glad to have helped make it possible for two children, 8 & 11, to have a little merrier of a Christmas this year. I gave a dear friend money to help her children have a little more beauty and magic in their Christmas this year. Their dad is gone, and is not helping, or even communicating, she is heartbroken and struggling. They deserve a little bit of fun and light. I am glad we could help, even in some small way, to make this season a little brighter.
Thank you Theo.
From Anonymous:
I don't like to talk about the kindnesses that I do in Theo's memory, I feel like somehow it makes it seem more about me than him. I try to keep in mind his spirit, his beauty, his life and his gift all season, all year. In that, I try to be a little nicer, even when it is really hard for me to be nicer. I try to remember that it's really about love. Love is the law. I let people out in traffic, I leave big tips, I get doors, I carry stuff when people need help carrying things, I tidy up where it needs tidying, I try to make things a little easier for people how ever I can see a place to do so. This year though, in addition to every day kindnesses, I am glad to have helped make it possible for two children, 8 & 11, to have a little merrier of a Christmas this year. I gave a dear friend money to help her children have a little more beauty and magic in their Christmas this year. Their dad is gone, and is not helping, or even communicating, she is heartbroken and struggling. They deserve a little bit of fun and light. I am glad we could help, even in some small way, to make this season a little brighter.
Thank you Theo.
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