I send each and every one of you love and support. It’s important to do the best that we can during these trying circumstances. We have to hang in there for a bit longer.
Below are examples of acts of kindness and the good things that are being done.
I just heard that ‘Mall of America’ is reopening, not for shopping but to have a spot for the Red Cross to collect blood.
It is so good to see the kindness of individuals or organizations helping in this crisis. So I thank the Red Cross.
In my state Drew Brees is donating $5 million for the relief effort to all in need in regard to this virus.
His restaurant, Walk Ons is serving free food to our unemployed hospitality workers. Geaux Drew! We love you so much! You are a blessing to our Nola Saints team and our community.
One of our Louisiana high school teachers wrote a beautiful letter to his students telling them that he understood how they were feeling. Hoda interviewed him. Hoda used to live and work here!
So many of his students were asking him questions and were genuinely concerned about what was happening. This teacher took the time to address their concerns. Good for him!
So, what good things are happening in your area? Please share. There are lots of good things to share in my state in spite of the heartaches.
Everyone please keep the uplifting stories coming! It’s good to have balance. Sure, there are concerns everywhere but we need to be grateful for the good things going on too.
Isn’t that wonderful? It lifts our spirits to hear these things. Exactly what is needed! I would be proud too. Support is so important during all of this.
During this time of isolation we feel less alone when others are offering support.
Hats off to that teacher! 😊 I love it!
Thanks for starting this thread.
You’ll remember it. When you do, check back in! 😊
So the update is......Last Thursday, she arrived in the US and is now staying with her dad! I don’t know how long she is here for or if it’s permanent but she is here! I can only imagine how happy they all are. I cried happy tears myself.
What a beautiful update. I am happy for the entire family. Your friend must be on cloud nine! They have a lot of catching up to do. It’s a shame this coronavirus is here and they can’t be together but at least they get to speak on the phone. I bet it feels like a miracle for all of them. Thanks for sharing.
Me too. It is so good to hear our girls on the phone, isn’t it?
😁 Yay! Yay! Yay! Say it again! We need to hear about healing. You made my day!!!
Now, its Easter Eggs.
That is the sweetest thing. You know, it’s smart too. Kids need to be children. They need diversions. This has to be disturbing to them because they don’t understand it like an adult would.
My children are grown. I don’t have grandchildren. My heart goes out to people who have young children and grandchildren. That’s hard.
I love their exhibits. I will have to check it out. Anyone else’s museums doing virtual exhibits?
Taylor Swift made a generous donation to help towards relief efforts also.
GM & Ford said, “Hold our cars, watch this; we can make ventilators where we were making cars by next week.”
Construction companies said, “Here are some masks for the medical staff & doctors.”
Restaurants & schools said, “We’ve got kitchens & staff; we can feed the kids.”
NFL & NBA players are writing checks to pay the arena staff during postponed seasons.
Churches are holding online services & taking care of their members & community.
Women & children are making homemade masks & handing out snacks to truckers.
Breweries are making sanitizer out of the left-over ingredients.
We thought we couldn’t live without sports, going to beaches, restaurants, or a bar. Instead, we’re ordering take-out to help keep businesses alive.
What they didn’t count on was America saying, “Hold my beer, watch this.”
I think we have awakened a sleeping giant. The power of community.
Stop letting the media freak you out. Do your own research. Knowledge is power. But know for every hateful person you cross, there ten more kind ones.
Do your part. Be kind. And watch what our world can do!
By the way, did you also know that after the 911 attack, that Russia also sent to the US a monument (statue?) in memory for those who died? I never knew this until I saw it on YouTube video.
Good stuff. 💗
im a grocery store worker so I’m personally busy with working to provide lunches and dinners for other workers from the deli.
Very nice to hear about people shopping for others in need.
Thank you for working in these trying times. What’s the vibe out there in the stores for workers? Are you are working extra hours?
A few of our stores have closed because the workers became infected and they closed to do thorough cleaning.
I hope you and your coworkers stay safe. We appreciate your working so hard 💗.
Take care.
I wish you well. I appreciate everyone in the community who works so hard in these difficult circumstances.