So, Happy Birthday, Alyssa!
Other news from Main Street...
We have neighboring family who we see "over the fence" occasionally and at Christmas, etc.
The other day, while going in from my car, we said "Hello" and I asked how she was..
...found out she lost her sister to cancer 3 weeks ago and her Mother shortly before that.
I never knew. I never asked. I feel bad. I should have been more aware - called occasionally, whatever...
So today I am making her a cake and will offer it and a card with our sympathies.
A day late and a dollar short.....
But I know she will be gracious and I think her 2 young sons and her husband will enjoy the cake.
It sometimes takes more than good intentions to be a good neighbor.
If you have someone in your neighborhood that could use a cheery "hello", take the time to say it....you never know what they are having to deal with.
I know I will try t be better at "actions" rather than "intentions"...
-me
4 comments:
Happy Birthday to beautiful Alyssa. I know what you mean about the neighbor thing. I have backyard neighbors that we see from time to time. Last time I visited with the wife, I found out her dad had died and that she had a new granchild. (never knew the daughter was expecting) I want to be a better neighbor too!
Wha wha? One of her sisters passed and her mother? I had no idea. Dang. You'd think that would be stuff they'd wanna tell us. But maybe they're more private with stuff like that.
-Jeff
Happy Birthday to your beautiful grandaughter!
id say your a lovely neighbour im sure she knows your heart was in the right place angie
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