tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post5970431586490922892..comments2024-03-28T17:11:08.879-04:00Comments on Home Joys: Find Ways to ServeGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-65095166044792438592020-05-02T16:35:33.824-04:002020-05-02T16:35:33.824-04:00I would guess the postal service has seen an incre...I would guess the postal service has seen an increase in regular letters lately, and that's a lovely thing in our age of texting and emails. What a blessing to have your brother close by; a good and helpful diversion at a time when it's easy to withdraw. I have 6 younger brothers, and it's a joy to remember the younger years while appreciating the current "grown-up" relationships we now share. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading about your CV19 goals, and as always, am blessed by your words. May you be encouraged as you keep on serving Him!Priscilla F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-74978743888874510312020-04-30T22:49:50.967-04:002020-04-30T22:49:50.967-04:00Thanks for sharing these Gina! For me being'st...Thanks for sharing these Gina! For me being'stuck' with my whole family is a sweet blessing even though I'm sad that I can't go home. I've been taking the girls to Blessings of hope, to help pack food boxes, it gets us out of the house, allows us to help and then we can get some cheap groceries after. It's been so helpful in all those ways. We also helped to pack lunches for medical workers, which we really enjoyed. I too have enjoyed sending letters, mailing things is so convenient in America;) Blessings on your journey!Beckinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-10914755784418715292020-04-30T18:34:08.967-04:002020-04-30T18:34:08.967-04:00What great ideas! I have struggled to figure out i...What great ideas! I have struggled to figure out if there is any way that I can help and still manage my own full plate. One way that I figured out I could help is to call my aunt more often. I normally call a few times a year. She is alone and her husband is in long term care and she has 0 contact with him right now- of course no visiting but he also can't use any other way of contacting her. So she's struggling and lonely. I've also tried to reach out to friends and neighbours to just send a quick message or email asking how they are. My husband wrote a letter to a friend and also sent a book to encourage him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-36645864643287053272020-04-30T11:19:00.672-04:002020-04-30T11:19:00.672-04:00Thank you for sharing. Especially that quote about...Thank you for sharing. Especially that quote about loneliness; that makes a lot of sense!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-88911132358519111122020-04-29T21:36:09.894-04:002020-04-29T21:36:09.894-04:00I have been making masks for friends, family and a...I have been making masks for friends, family and a local nursing home. I make a couple of dozen and then find somewhere that they are needed. I'm sure that all of your good deeds are very much appreciated.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741742995571975518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-44914425349177391102020-04-29T21:06:07.271-04:002020-04-29T21:06:07.271-04:00Thank you, Gina, for the encouragement to set goal...Thank you, Gina, for the encouragement to set goals for this unique period in time. I, too, made a number of masks, for family near and far, for neighbors, and for MDS. Also, I meant to call someone every day, but haven't done very well at that. Your post was a gentle reminder to JUST DO IT! I also wanted to comment on your brother coming in to help you. My mother was widowed at the age of 26 with two young children, and her brother moved in with us for several years until he got married. What a precious gift of love that was for us. He remained a father-figure and a godly influence for me for the rest of his life. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-65778290252659153712020-04-29T13:51:27.241-04:002020-04-29T13:51:27.241-04:00You have given me some great ideas to help others....You have given me some great ideas to help others. I am working from home, but can find some time to help. Blessings to you and your family. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031691428723104249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-37677444638487451712020-04-29T12:53:38.248-04:002020-04-29T12:53:38.248-04:00You, your family and community are an inspiration ...You, your family and community are an inspiration to us. Any act of caring or charity is so important at this time. Travel is very limited where we are(UK) so I've been making good use of the phone, just a quick call can brighten a person's day. My daughter is an assistant psychologist and hates the masks, it's hard to engage with a patient when all they can see are your eyes. This virus is nasty, we know health care workers who are ill and friends who have lost loved ones, like yourself we must help where we can, stay safe and not forget to pray. Blessing to you and your family xxDiane Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05937090520011963851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-53323145680146007762020-04-29T12:08:01.964-04:002020-04-29T12:08:01.964-04:00I have been trying to sew masks for people. At fir...I have been trying to sew masks for people. At first I was very unsure about doing it because I still struggle to sew at times. But when I saw that family and friends ..neighbors and aquantinces needed them I felt convicted to at least try. My masks are nothing fancy and at times I feel inadequate to the others who sew masks then I am reminded that God does not require perfection out of me. All he wants is for me to use the talents and the skills he's given me .Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285932014354218751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-58807289341951942602020-04-29T11:52:01.707-04:002020-04-29T11:52:01.707-04:00Thank you for this Gina. I loved all your ideas ab...Thank you for this Gina. I loved all your ideas about how to serve during COVID. I want to reevaluate my own goals... maybe instead of just taking the attitude that everything is on hold for now, I can take the attitude of looking for creative ways to serve. Especially loved the smile that crinkles your eyes idea. I too hate the distance COVID brings. Lucinda Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15417289089523711683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-15242303388873430502020-04-29T11:19:45.214-04:002020-04-29T11:19:45.214-04:00I love this post. What wonderful ways to reach ou...I love this post. What wonderful ways to reach outside of ourselves and serve others. I have some health issues so the main thing I've been trying to do is send cards every day. Thank you for sharing the love of God with us all and with those you're meeting<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.com