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Post by malibou on Mar 31, 2020 7:41:28 GMT
I took tissue and Clorox wipes to the high school Ds went to. They were so appreciative. The high school teachers don't seem to get nearly the donations that elementary and middle schools get.
I've also been yelling thru the doors of all of my older neighbors to make sure everyone has what they need.
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Post by flanz on Mar 31, 2020 7:48:32 GMT
I took tissue and Clorox wipes to the high school Ds went to. They were so appreciative. The high school teachers don't seem to get nearly the donations that elementary and middle schools get. I've also been yelling thru the doors of all of my older neighbors to make sure everyone has what they need. Are your schools still operating as usual?
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Post by malibou on Mar 31, 2020 8:18:14 GMT
I took tissue and Clorox wipes to the high school Ds went to. They were so appreciative. The high school teachers don't seem to get nearly the donations that elementary and middle schools get. I've also been yelling thru the doors of all of my older neighbors to make sure everyone has what they need. Are your schools still operating as usual? No, ours are shut down. I did that the week before they shut down. My goodness are there still schools that are open?!
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Post by flanz on Mar 31, 2020 20:52:38 GMT
Are your schools still operating as usual? No, ours are shut down. I did that the week before they shut down. My goodness are there still schools that are open?! I didn't think so! But when you posted it sounded like that was something you had just done, so it got me to wondering.
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Post by katlaw on Mar 31, 2020 21:29:41 GMT
My mother-in-law really enjoyed diamond painting. She would order a new one, take them out of the packaging to have them flat and ready to work on and would file the diamonds where she knew they were. She passed away suddenly 14 months ago and my husband brought home all of the diamond painting items in a few big boxes. I put them in a closet and ignored them, it was a daunting task to figure out which diamonds went with which painting. I spent some time doing that the other day. I then gave some of them away to some people I know that are self isolating. I still have more to give away, it has been fun sharing them out.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 31, 2020 23:52:08 GMT
My MIL was moved from the hospital to rehab yesterday. DD and her dog went there and had a phone chat while MIL looked out her window. I am sure my MIL was really happpy.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Apr 1, 2020 0:26:07 GMT
I ordered some meals to be delivered to staff at our local hospital.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2020 0:30:20 GMT
Love reading these. I've been calling my 85 year old mom on the phone daily. She is used to seeing my sisters and the extended family, so she feels very isolated living all alone (with her shih-tzu). I check on my son and sisters thru texts or msging. Takes a lot of time with a big family. But I spend these days caring for DH and giving him IV meds around the clock. I've become pretty good at it. I can do it when I'm half-asleep now.
We have 2 young girls who live in our building and they've always loved DH. When they asked me where he's been, I told them that he was in the hospital and he's not well. They dropped off the sweetest handmade get-well card for him. These girls are only 7 & 12. DH taped the card to our front door with a note above it saying that it made him so happy. In return they left him a heart made of wood chips in front of our door, and today they brought him homemade banana muffins. They really are selfless and Loving.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 1, 2020 1:17:17 GMT
I made a batch of lemon sugar cookies for my sister’s FIL who just lost his wife of 66 years last week. Lemon is his favorite flavor. While not something I did, I thought it was a neat idea worth sharing. My neighbors texted us tonight to share that they have been finding rocks with inspirational sayings painted on them around the neighborhood along the sides of the street when they’ve been out walking or riding their bikes with their kids. What a fun idea to help cheer people up.
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Post by ellaknits on Apr 1, 2020 3:02:14 GMT
This evening I was having a social distancing date. The guy I’m dating works suggested it. We went through a drive thru and then parked next to each but facing opposite directions so we could stay in our cars but talk while we ate dinner. While we were there an older man and 2 kids approached. He asked if we would buy then something to eat. At first I said I would buy something for the kids. He said thank you, they would really appreciate it. As I was going to the drive thru I started thinking 3 meals at the drive thru (yes I had decided to but the man something too) was going to be $25. I decided I could get a lot more food at the grocery store for the same amount of money. I told the man and kids my plan and went to Aldi about 1 block away and spent $35 to get 3 bags full of groceries for them. I was able to get quite a lot of food for that small amount. Love your description of your date! But also, that was a lot of effort to help a stranger - both your time and money. So kind. You're awesome.
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Post by tampascrapper on Apr 1, 2020 3:25:06 GMT
This evening I was having a social distancing date. The guy I’m dating works suggested it. We went through a drive thru and then parked next to each but facing opposite directions so we could stay in our cars but talk while we ate dinner. While we were there an older man and 2 kids approached. He asked if we would buy then something to eat. At first I said I would buy something for the kids. He said thank you, they would really appreciate it. As I was going to the drive thru I started thinking 3 meals at the drive thru (yes I had decided to but the man something too) was going to be $25. I decided I could get a lot more food at the grocery store for the same amount of money. I told the man and kids my plan and went to Aldi about 1 block away and spent $35 to get 3 bags full of groceries for them. I was able to get quite a lot of food for that small amount. Love your description of your date! But also, that was a lot of effort to help a stranger - both your time and money. So kind. You're awesome. Aww thank you. Fortunately a lot of people are helping others during this time. I hope it continues after this craziness is over.
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Post by kate on Apr 1, 2020 3:30:40 GMT
A colleague at school asked if I could help out another colleague with our e-learning platforms. This call came when I was literally in tears over my own problems with said platform. I said, "Sure, give her my number, but I can't help her... blind leading the blind, and all that." I had already spent a lot of time I didn't have on problems that weren't mine. Well, I called her a little later (having solved my own problems), and we had a great conversation. She came away feeling empowered, and I felt embarrassed that I had considered saying, "NO, call someone else!" She is a lovely gal. A better act of kindness is one that I received. Does that count? My dear brothers, along with their amazing wives and my parents, sent us a HUGE care package full of TP, sanitizer, "fun" stuff like potato chips for my teens and a couple of pounds of Starbucks for me and DH, and other miscellaneous thoughtful goodies. I know they're all worried about us being here in NYC, and the fact that they tag-teamed this project for us just brings tears to my eyes. I really can feel the love in it!
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Post by Chips on Apr 3, 2020 5:51:45 GMT
So I have been walking during the day while working from home and figured something out.
One of my neighbor's son and his wife and 3 kids are now are living in their house. So I just offered them our swing set, my teenage son and I just power washed it and I am so thrilled it is going to them.
Playgrounds are closed in our state so this family will have their play playground so these kids can run off boundless energy!
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