A neighbourhood community

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

We have had a really nice day. To start off with, we met my son for breakfast and appreciated a great tid visit with him. We then went on home to continue with the 'soup making'. Alan added a bittidz more veggies, as well as a tin of consomme and beef broth to the mix.

We then called our neighbours and delivered tidbitz containers of soup to them. One neighbour who just returned from Mexico with his family (without his wife; as she has dementia and is in a care home). He had been away from her for a week; so the soup hopefully gave him a bit of a boost.

Another neighbour we gave some soup to (an elderly Chinese man; and whose wife had died a few years ago), apparently, was on his bittid own for Christmas. Then there are the new neighbours; who were delighted with the unexpected 'soup delivery.' We also gave some soup away to some other neighbours (we do not know them; as they are generally away during the winter and summer months); and I was graciously invited in to their home. Turns out their daughter who is in her mid forties, is terminally ill with cancer. Very tragic. Glad though, that the soup served to be a tidbit of an uplift.

Then our other dear neighbour, who LOVES Alan's homemade creative soups, was happy to have a large bowl (not a container). She ended up inviting us in tonight for a bit of 'Christmas Cheer'; along with our Chinese neighbour. We all chatted about the upcoming 'New Year's' and then the Chinese New Year celebration on February 3rd. I 'kibutzed' with him (his name is Alan as well)that he could host a Chinese New Year's Party and that all of us neighbours would happily attend! LOL! He pondered that tid thought; however, gleefully suggested that we all go to the downtown Chinese New Year's Parade. So, who knows?

We also went out to give our Greek friend a 'care bag'; which consisted of a good sized container of soup, a large homemade raisin / bran muffin, two leftover pieces of pizza from the other night; and a mini orange (Vitamin C!). He was totally moved. His bright brown eyes lit up and joyfully he cried out: 'Zuppa for dinna.' I suggested to him that he probably has more money (coins) than we do presently; as our business has been stymied at this particular time. Also shared with him, that my son gave us a 'liquor card' for Christmas, to help stock our liquor larder over the holidays. Our Greek friend is a 'regular' and has been performing with his guitar for several years, positioning himself right outside the local liquor store. (Good on him!) Fortunately, he is not homeless, as he mentioned he has a room that he can call 'home.'

Tidbit - 'Love thy neighbour, as thyself.' A genuine tid of empathy goes a long way.

Bittid - When you uplift / encourage those around you; your spirits feel illuminated as well.

Love the above cheery photo image with its enlightening and heartfelt message.

Today really felt like a tid Sunday; and we are grateful to have enjoyed a bit of a time out and a reflective rest. He IS our Refuge and Strength. We are thankful too, for our family, friends, and neighbours.

Peace and God Bless.