Almost Passover

Each year while in Canada, we noticed people who are alone during the holidays. The main yearly events were Thanksgiving and Christmas and the loneliness of some people was shown in their faces and in their eyes.

Most years we invited single people or couples without kids to our home during these holiday times. We collected toys and food donations and made up big parcels to take to the less fortunate neighbours who needed a bit more for their families.

Holidays alone, especially for those who struggle, are hard.  

During Passover similar pains are shown on people faces; but the goodness of the hearts around us is just as strong. People collect donations of all kinds of things to give to the needy.  The kindness surprises me each year.

This morning, by 7 am, a friend drove up to our home to pick me up and take me shopping for the holiday. She knew that without a car it would be harder to get to the big stores where the holiday specials are, so she came for my rescue.

At least three friends made sure that we have a place at someone's table for the Seder, the first night of Passover, knowing that our children are far from us. We were invited to a few homes and today we were also invited for a meal on the last day of the holiday week.

Friends who know that we have no vehicle and the public transportation is not working on Passover, made arrangements to pick us up and drive us back from events so we will not have to rent a car nor order a taxi during that time.

We are on the receiving side of kindness this year, and we appreciate each act of love that comes our way.

96th Thankful Day -

I thank you God for depositing your love and mercy into people hearts so they have enough to share it with Willie and me.

On the receiving end, 

Orith