2020 was hard bring anxiety loss and heartbreak yet kindness love and generosity remain giving us daily power to make a positive difference
My family make a event on charismas day . This year, despite the challenges, has been no different. In March 2020, an MRI revealed in my foot. This was an incredibly scary time, including emergency surgery, a hospital stays during the spring lockdown, and months of rehab to get walking again. I will never forget how friends reached out, sent meals to my family, delivered treats, and sent encouraging virtual notes as I recovered. The smallest gestures meant so much as I felt so alone during this dark time.
waiting for my biopsy i felt the power of kindness and my bengin diagnosis inspired giving back with my daughter we spread joy through sharing daily acts of love and happiness.
On another day, we bought toys for underprivileged children (who doesn’t love buying toys for kids?!) and on another day, we gathered much-needed items for a women’s shelter. But some of our activities didn’t cost a thing. We dedicated a day to leaving positive reviews on small businesses’ websites and letting them know why we loved them. Businesses are struggling and giving them a shout out can make all the difference in getting more clients to their door. As a small business owner, I know the power of Instagram shout-out or a Facebook post share. Little gestures that cost nothing but can truly help a business succeed.
We spent one evening writing Christmas cards to seniors in long term care facilities. Especially in 2020 when lockdowns prohibit any visitors, we hope our holiday cards, simple gifts, and children’s drawings bring them a little bit of joy despite the loneliness.
On day five of our countdown, we played ‘ding doing ditch’ on the doorsteps of our neighbours, leaving hot chocolate bombs in our place as we hid behind bushes and cars. We laughed and laughed, trying to be sneaky through the snow. We heard voices call out ‘thank you!’ into the darkness and giggled from our hiding spots as we felt the joy of doing something special in secret.
even with challenges like my daughter broken arm we shared kindness through gifts donations and thoughtful acts these small gestures taught my girls they joy of giving and the importance of helping other.
My daughters have grown to love these 12 days. While it takes some time away from their own playing, they eagerly check the calendar each morning to see what activity we have planned for the day. At first, I was hesitant in sharing our advent on Instagram. But now I see the enormous ripple effect it has on others. I love being tagged in posts of people who were inspired to create their own advent or those who are piggybacking on our ideas with their own families.
Anytime we could uplift another and chase joy, I hope we can take it. We all need more hope and love this year. If we can be anything in 2020, let’s be kind.”
