I recently read a quote that said, “Enough is like a feast.”
Having worked in the non profit sector for 25+ years, I know this to be true. But not just from the ‘providing services’ side, also from the ‘being helped’ side; as in this Christmas story I shared two years ago.
Never underestimate the impact of your acts of kindness. They are like a feast to the receiver.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Diana xo
I know, I know – Christmas is three months away but this story isn’t really about Christmas. It’s about an act of kindness that I will never forget as long as I live.
Let me take you back to Christmas Eve 1993. I was the single parent of a beautiful one-month-old daughter who just happened to be colicky and not sleeping well at night. Obviously I hadn’t been sleeping well either.
It was almost midnight and my sweet baby would cry every time I tried to lay her down.
When I tried to lay her down for the umpteenth time that night, she began crying again. I was tired and needed a break.
So I walked out of her room, grabbed my journal and pen and slipped out my apartment door.
I sat on the stairs in the hallway and opened my journal. I began to write while my baby cried.
I…
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Lucas J. Draeger said:
Happy New Year, dear lady.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Lucas – Happy New Year to you too! ❤
Diana
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Healing Grief said:
A beautiful story for this time of year. Thanks Diana. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Karen. ❤
Diana xo
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Jennifer's Journal said:
A truly heartwarming Christmas tale, Diana. So nice to read it again. 💕
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dianasschwenk said:
Aww sweet. Thanks for reading it again Jennifer. Happy New Year! ❤
Diana xo
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Wyrd Smythe said:
Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you my friend and back at ya!
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joannerambling said:
Thank you for making me feel like I am not alone with such emotions
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dianasschwenk said:
You’re welcome Jo-Anne – Merry Christmas!
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Val Boyko said:
So heartwarming and inspiring Diana! Merry Christmas to you and Michaela ❤️
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you – Merry Christmas Val!
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