One of my very favorite things about being a blogger is the amazing community and sense of belonging it brings. I have become so close to so many talented, giving, compassionate and downright good people through this journey. When someone is in need, we all ban together and do what we can, which is a lot. With social media amplification of posts, word spreads far and fast, and the result is often overwhelming to the recipient. That is what I am going for by sharing this story today. A friend, Rhonda, is in need. This story tugged at my heart strings in a huge way because my grandmother is my very best friend. I will give it to you in Rhonda’s words, the way I got it. The request is so simple. Just a handmade Christmas card to a woman who is likely about to see her last Christmas here on Earth…
Friends, it is with a heavy heart that I ask you all for a favor this holiday season. This is a picture of my grandma taken at last year’s family Christmas gathering. Grandma was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, news that shook our family. Today the news took a turn for the worse as we found out that her cancer is stage 4 and she has only a couple of months left.
She is understandable depressed going into this holiday season. And I don’t think the reality of it has hit grandpa yet. Knowing that this will be grandma’s last Christmas makes it a melancholy affair. In order to lift her spirits, my mother is trying to get as many people as possible to send my grandparents a Christmas card. I thought it would be lovely for her to receive a whole bunch of handmade cards as well. Th
ere is just something about a handmade card makes it special to open and to possess. I know it’s a busy time of year, but could you perhaps take a moment to make and send a card to my grandmother, to bring some smiles to her last days? And if you see fit, I would be very grateful if you shared this story with your readers, in the hopes that my grandparents’ mailbox is overflowing with love this Christmas. Cards can be sent to: Ed and Betty Vogel
425 E. Coleman Rd.
Clare, MI 48617
425 E. Coleman Rd.
Clare, MI 48617
Thank you everyone for helping to make my grandma smile!
Won’t you join me in sending a simple card? Let’s spread Christmas cheer where it is desperately needed. Here is the Facebook Event page, which you can send to your facebook friends to help us get as many involved as possible. Thank you for reading, and for being a part of this.
Smiles are on their way!
My heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family. This story resonated with me deeply, as my family had the same experience last Christmas with my very dear mother-in-law, who we sadly lost in April. What a lovely thing to do for your grandparents and I would be honored to send them a little love in a card. I would gladly share your story on my blog, though it is so new. Would you be comfortable with us sharing on Pinterest? Treasure every moment and we’ll try to get as many people as possible to make her Christmas mailbox burst at the seams! 🙂
Oh Johnnie this breaks my heart. I will put this on my list of things to do this weekend. I agree a handmade card is such a lovely gift to receive. I know you and your family will make this the most special Christmas your grandma has ever experienced. Sending lots of prayers your way.