Honestly, I've had to remove myself from the social media focus on Newtown, but I'm aware that those directly impacted do not have that capability. That breaks my heart! There are young, innocent children whose lives will never be the same. Families that are devastated. This one act will affect generations to come.
I'm choosing to focus on the 26 lives and the legacy that they will leave. Ann Curry from NBC News has inspired a movement focused on giving in their honor:
Newtown's heartbreak has a lot of us asking, "What can I do?" Thinking about this, I took to Twitter and asked people to imagine what would happen if all of us committed to 20 acts of kindness to honor each child lost in Newtown. I added, "I'm in. If you are, RT #20Acts." ~ Ann Curry (Inspired to act: #26Acts of kindness to honor those lost in Newtown, Conn.)
My oldest son is in middle school so I had to have a discussion with him earlier this week to discuss what conversations he may have had at school with his friends and seen on television or online. That kid truly never ceases to amaze me when it comes to his compassion and concern for others.
When I discussed the #26ActsOfKindness Movement and ways we could participate, he came up with the following ways (one to impact our community and one to impact Sandy Hook Elementary:
~ give 26 random people a candy bar wrapped with an encouraging quote saying happy holidays and to be more thankful and helpful to others (I think he has an ulterior motive to get me to buy candy, but I'll let that one slide for this cause)
~ collect $26 over his winter break to send to Sandy Hook Elementary's PTA with 26 signatures on a card giving them well-wishes and encouragement
We're in, are you?
Love the cause. Such a wonderful, wonderful way to honor the lives of those brave children and teachers
ReplyDeleteThis is great, it is nice to see positive reactions about helping and doing good.
ReplyDeleteI am so in too!! I saw this on Irsa's blog the Frugulette and wrote a post myself--started the goodness last night by sharing for over an hour==but the random acts will start today--love the form--hadn't seen that as yet
ReplyDeletehere's my link--if you want to check it out-hope that's ok
http://mybestofbothworlds.com/2012/12/26-acts-of-kindness-are-you-in/
otherwise you can remove-I won't feel bad
Merry Christmas indeed!! KINDNESS is the way to heal to honor and to help!
God BLess!!!
This is Beautiful! I'm pleased to see people doing this makes me so proud. I'm doing this too in another way!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet idea, I've seen this around and continue to be inspired.
ReplyDeleteI love that your son came up with the idea of how to give back. Enjoy giving back, it feels so good! Thanks for linking up. xx
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the 26 Acts of Kindness movement, but I hope that people don't stop with the kindness after 26 acts are committed.
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