Exchange of Neighbourly Blessings!

Good Evening,

Well, some new tidbits! Nice ones! Earlier today, we hand wrote some uplifting cards, to our immediate neighbours. ie. One neighbour, whose husband (he lived in an care facility), just passed away; and, it still is a sad occasion; albeit they were apart for a year. Another neighbour's wife died about a year ago; and we know he has been feeling quite despondent, as of late. Another neighbour, who had recent pace maker surgery; so that has changed her life considerably. Then a gentleman who is terminally ill with cancer; and his poor wife, who is literally beside herself with the devastating news. Have also written about these fine people in various posts, should you wish to read about them.

Plus - an upper! - our very next door neighbours, who gave us today, a jar of homemade marmalade jam! The husband loves making homemade jam; and he was the one who gave us their scarlet red rhododendrum; thinking we have a 'green thumb', and that we could restore it to a healthy vitality! As it happens, the rhodo is starting to appear in gorgeous blooms in 'our' common strata area, between their place and ours. The 'maintenance gardening crew' moved the rhodo from our pot to this ideal 'middle' location. Interestingly enough, the previous plant, suffered at the hands of our cold harsh winter; so, this is, indeed, a 'Blessing in disguise!'

We let our neighbours / friends know they are 'special' and that we are there for them, should they ever require any help. We went through experiences with our ailing parents; so we have some empathy and compassion.

To make a long story short, two neighbours responded; but with thanks! One of them, because we had also given him 'Al's Homemade Vegetable Soup' yesterday (he is the one whose wife died a year ago) and he wrote us a heartfelt message, in a beautiful card. The other neighbour gave us pictures that her gentleman friend took of a mutual DOG friend of his and ours.

Also, as an added surprise, was a lovely Philippino woman, close to my Mum's age, who arrived on our doorstep! Apparently she found some pictures that her granddaughter took of my Mum, along with my Mum's caregiver; the caregiver being friends of the granddaugher. What a small world! Plus, Alan helped carry hers and her husband's five very heavy and large suitcases into their house, when they arrived the other evening. So, as the expression goes; 'What goes around, comes around!'

Tidbit - 'Do unto others, as you would have others do unto you!'

Bittid - 'It is better to give, than to receive!' Plus, you do feel so much better, when you give to others!

We have had our various 'ups and downs' (who doeesn't, particularly during these challenging times?); and yet, 'keeping things simple', and 'trekking onwards like the energizer bunny!' works best! AND, having total TRUST in Him to Provide our daily needs.

Eventhough, Alan and I are steadfastedly working towards fruition; we are confidently looking to Him, to Guide us in all our steps, for HIS Purpose. We believe that it is ALL to the GOOD; regardless of 'delays' and 'setbacks'. We recently had a bit of a blow; and yet we thought 'get out there and uplift others asap!' Well, since we made that positive choice earlier today, it has been a very rewarding and wonderful day! We daily 'Praise Him In ALL Things', and we are utterly thankful for all our Blessings!

Wanted to share some of these bittids with you, if any of you are experiencing some discouraging / down 'moments'. Making the choice to have a positive attitude, regarldess of all circumstances, works best!

Love the colourful picture (you can refer to earlier posts, if you wish); and eventhough, it is still 'daylight', there is a feisty wind brewing, along with the forecasted showers. A good night, methinks, to remain indoors.

Peace, Good Night, and God Bless.